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09 Jan 2015 17:10 #658203 by KZ1994
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Hi, I'm relatively new to motorcycles and recently picked up a 1983 GPz550 (H2 I believe)
I was curious if it was possible to convert my H2 into looking like a ZX550A?
Thanks in advance

The first picture is my bike, the second is what I'd ideally like to make it look like.

'83 GPz550
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09 Jan 2015 17:32 #658205 by !Seymore
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Why? Looks to me like you have an all stock GPZ that will not hold any value, once mod'd. If you really want a 550A, find one and buy it. Could be harder to find the body parts, than a 550A...


Good luck...

C.
79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)

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09 Jan 2015 17:38 #658208 by Kapahulu
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Seymore is right. You have a classic bike. Don't mess with its looks unless you want to make it worth less than you paid for it.

I'd be happy to own your GPZ just the way it looks now.

1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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09 Jan 2015 17:47 #658209 by KZ1994
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I understand that it's classic and it's relatively stock condition maintains a value, however, I never planned to keep it this way in the first place when I bought it.

I ideally wanted to find a stock ZX550A, but was never able to find that body style in 550 form, only in 750 and 1100. I was thinking of piecing it together from 550, 750 and 1100 panels, if possible.

'83 GPz550

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09 Jan 2015 18:23 #658210 by !Seymore
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationDid you not see this? Here's your start! :ohmy:



Honestly, I strongly doubt if 750 or 1100 panels will fit a 550. Totally different measurements/frames/mounting points. Seriously, you'll not get, or have, a ZX550A... even if you find the proper body parts. I would give high marks to continuing your search for a ZX550A.

(not being critical, just honest and down to earth...)
Good luck..

C.
79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)

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09 Jan 2015 19:39 #658216 by KZ1994
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Ah, I did not realize that they were separate frames!
I will probably just wait until a complete/near complete one shows itself.

Thanks!

'83 GPz550

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09 Jan 2015 19:59 - 12 Jan 2015 12:39 #658217 by 650ed
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If you decide to change it you may want to learn the words to........



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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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09 Jan 2015 21:40 #658227 by !Seymore
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Yep... keep your eyes open. Patience grasshopper, time and persistence will pay.

So, how much do you want for the GPz?

C.
79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)

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