1980 kz 550 ltd
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1980 kz 550 ltd
13 Dec 2013 21:47
Hi all,
Recently purchased a 1980 kz550 ltd. And looking forward to getting it on the road. Still gathering ideas on how I want the finished bike to look but Like some of the cafe racer style bikes.
Being a complete newbie to restoring bikes but having a metal working background I will be relying on sites like this for a lot of technical help.
For the moment I will try and get the bike running better and then plan out how to tackle it, no hurry as it's a long term project.
Thanks for all the info available on the site.
Recently purchased a 1980 kz550 ltd. And looking forward to getting it on the road. Still gathering ideas on how I want the finished bike to look but Like some of the cafe racer style bikes.
Being a complete newbie to restoring bikes but having a metal working background I will be relying on sites like this for a lot of technical help.
For the moment I will try and get the bike running better and then plan out how to tackle it, no hurry as it's a long term project.
Thanks for all the info available on the site.
1980 kz550 c ltd.
1982 GPZ750R
1982 GPZ750R
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Re: 1980 kz 550 ltd
16 Dec 2013 14:38
Welcome GB.
Do post up some pictures, before and along the way of your project.
Do post up some pictures, before and along the way of your project.

Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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Re: 1980 kz 550 ltd
19 Dec 2013 01:58 - 19 Dec 2013 02:04Attachment kz5501.jpg not found
Thanks rstnick,
Having some problems uploading photos but i will try here. This is what I am starting with.
1980 kz550 c ltd.
1982 GPZ750R
1982 GPZ750R
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Re: 1980 kz 550 ltd
19 Dec 2013 08:04
Welcome and looks like you are off to a good start. Good luck with it.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..
Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..
Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..
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