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1981 KZ550 custom seat

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29 Apr 2019 07:21 - 29 Apr 2019 07:30 #802978 by axel
1981 KZ550 custom seat was created by axel
Finally got it registered and made a seat! Found this bike a year ago (abandoned probably 8 years earlier) sinking into the ground with the bottom of the fuel tank rusted out.
1981 KZ550 (carburetor tuned for pod filters)
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29 Apr 2019 08:52 #802986 by loudhvx
Replied by loudhvx on topic 1981 KZ550 custom seat
That's nice and simple. Did you put a brace between the shock mounts? The 550 has a small one near there already, but a stronger one would make for a more rigid frame. It looks like you can weld, so I figured you may have done it already.

Looks like you actually repaired the original tank. Nice job. I actually like that sorta look... apocalyptic, but authentic.

Very cool bike.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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