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17 Jul 2010 18:05
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i recently (today) bought a little kz 550 that runs well but is hideous. I NEED to get a cafe looking seat but have never drilled fiberglass or mounted anything like it. PLEASE leave suggestions on products, vendors, and any/all technical help in regards to putting on a new seat. thanks.

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17 Jul 2010 18:08
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Welcome to KZR!

Did you try a search of the site?

550s are great bikes.
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17 Jul 2010 18:18
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thanks, it has already been incredibly helpful. I have searched and was able to find some vendors, but i guess i am just uncertain with the entire process of aftermarket seats.

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17 Jul 2010 19:24
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationHere is a moulded seat and tail in the UK for a 650 that should be work for you.




73 Kawasaki Z1
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82 Suzuki GS 1100
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18 Jul 2010 11:44
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awesome, thank you. i have found a few seats i like, does anyone know of any aftermarket tanks that fit the 550ltd something less tear drop shaped, preferably with knee notches.??!??

i bought this bike for DIRT cheap and she runs well, i had not planned on making it a project but it is way too fun to ride not to work on and make pretty.

the previous owner spray painted nearly everything with out masking anything off.

i invite anyone with any recommendations or ideas to leave them. This is my first "project" bike and feel like a fish out of water with early 80's stuff.

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18 Jul 2010 11:55
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We need some pics before we go any further :) :) :)
73 Kawasaki Z1
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82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
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18 Jul 2010 12:11
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absolutely. ill have some up within the hour.

i have never been more excited to get my hands dirty.

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18 Jul 2010 14:05 - 18 Jul 2010 14:07
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here she is. ugly, but not for long!

also i live at 9000 feet and think its having trouble with altitude any suggestions for carb adjustment for altitude?

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18 Jul 2010 14:06 - 18 Jul 2010 14:14
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here she is. ugly, but not for long!


having a really hard time formatting for the website... heres some pics though.

www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=9641&id=1...1&id=100001096180143


also i live at 9000 feet and think its having trouble with altitude any suggestions for carb adjustment for altitude?

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18 Jul 2010 15:09 - 18 Jul 2010 15:14
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...having a really hard time formatting for the website....

Hello, cameron, and WELCOME to KZR!
We're glad you're here! :cheer:

EDIT -- don't know why this image fails to enlarge when clicked on, but see same images in the following two post which do enlarge when clicked on.

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18 Jul 2010 15:11
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18 Jul 2010 15:12
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1973 Z1
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