Hello from OR

New here and to bikes. Always wanted a cruiser style bike and that time is finally here. See my, new to me, KZ550 LTD from '83. 13,314 on the odometer, they seem to be original, and I'm sure the bike has been re-painted. Don't even know what colors were offered in 1983. So not yet sure what is original adn what is not but it is a very clean bike and it runs and rides smooth. I am the third owner, it has been in Longview WA its whole life until I decided to trailer it down to the Portland last weekend. Any info you all have to share would be much appreciated. I look forward to your knowledge and know-how for years to come.

Thanks, Scott

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Welcome to the forum. Great to have another Portlander around.

Nice, clean looking bike you've got there.

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Neet little bike ! those 550's are spunky,quick,nimble fun rides, have a great time with her, and welcome to KZR nation, the brain trust for classic and vintage Kaw's regards Duke

KZ250LTD wrote:

Welcome aboard! I don't know much about the little shafties but oldcoldankles has a nice one that was bike of the month a while ago LINKY

It took me awhile to find out that the paint colour of my bike was named Luminous Midnight Red. I've been riding it now for 7 years without any problems whatsoever. Great motorcycles!

Any recommendations for which shop manual to purchase for these bikes?

83kaw550 wrote:

Any recommendations for which shop manual to purchase for these bikes?

I have one in PDF format. PM me with your email address, and I'll send it to you.

cool bike, those are way too much fun ...welcome...looks like you got a keeper there...Craig