new owner of an 81 kz 550 ltd (video)

more photos i put the rear sprocket on today took the old chain off and mocked up the front sprocket oh i also took photos of the dyna coils and how the bike sits now here u go

the 18t gets a bit close :evil: and yes i know the screws arent in still waiting oil seal

and how do i get that yellow wire off

so i walked to to her with a bread knife and started to hack away at her after i skined the seat now she fits like a glove i kept the curve so all i need to do now is pull the cover tight after i get some staples for my staplegun. and all on a whim :whistle: so glad i did :evil:
will post pics after i get it finished

before

after

added to back

just a little update im making space to move the bike inside my bedroom to finish her up the only time i really get to work on it is at night and with no sun out thats hard to do but after i bring her inside the list of things goes as follows
1 remove old gaskets of side engine covers and cut new ones
2 put covers back on with the new hex bolts i just got in the mall
3 finish the front brakes and head light
4 cut chain to size and install
5 fill with oil and make sure no leaks
6 check everything else and make sure every thing is nice and tight
7 try and start
8 ride
im thinking of covering up the chrome and tank with plasti dip does anyone know if it will eat the chrome i know the stuff peals of when u dont want it anymore

so ive got a bit done on her these past few weeks now that shes inside. the gaskets are all cleaned off and i have one more to make then i bolt her together and hope she doesnt leak. heres a few pics

my co pilot

hey guys the last few days ive had some time, so i got the chain cut had to grind the link down. also got the covers together and shes all ready for oil again.:woohoo: also pulled the carbs to get the airbox in and while they are out im going to clean them again just got a brand new can of carb cleaner . then the fight begins with geting the carbs in with airbox :dry:
but heres some pics of the chain

list of now
put back together the clutch
fill front brake fluid
get my wiring done
carbs
fill with gas and oil
check over every thing
pray it starts :evil:

Sounds like a solid plan! I've learned to like these little Kaws, looking forward to seeing more of this!

New pliable air ducts will made putting the carbs back on much easier. Ed

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Good Fortune!

thanks guys i will try and order them next week funds are on the low side
can the black hose that goes from the airbox to top of the engine be removed and caped off even if im still using an airbox? i know i would also have to plug the ports by the carbs.

lightitup wrote: thanks guys i will try and order them next week funds are on the low side
can the black hose that goes from the airbox to top of the engine be removed and caped off even if im still using an airbox? i know i would also have to plug the ports by the carbs.

I believe you are referring to the EGR system? Will run fine without it if not better I even have plates made to replace the vents on the valve cover, so it's nice and clean.