Hello from Italy!

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28 Dec 2015 23:26 - 28 Dec 2015 23:30 #704705 by rikaige
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Hi all!

My name is Riccardo, I'm the happy owner of this '84 GPZ 550 where lot of things have been changed to improve drivability an safety :D, just found this amazing forum searching for some technical info about the engine and gearbox since I'll soon need to rebuild it...
I'll be posting some questions very soon for you experienced kz owners!
I attach some pics of my customized bike on a great tour on the Alps this summer!


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"daghe gas!"
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29 Dec 2015 01:56 #704707 by kz n az
Replied by kz n az on topic Hello from Italy!
Hello nice bike Riccardo. I like the pics of the country side too

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29 Dec 2015 04:02 #704712 by SWest

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29 Dec 2015 05:38 #704719 by TexasKZ
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Hello from Italy!
Welcome aboard!

That is a nice looking bike and beautiful riding country. Please tell us more about the modifications.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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29 Dec 2015 06:19 #704726 by rstnick
Replied by rstnick on topic Hello from Italy!
Welcome Riccardo.

Nice looking bike and scenery!

B)

Rob
CANADA

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, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s

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29 Dec 2015 07:52 #704748 by pete greek1
Replied by pete greek1 on topic Hello from Italy!
Benvenuti a bordo
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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29 Dec 2015 10:22 #704776 by rikaige
Replied by rikaige on topic Hello from Italy!
Thanks for the welcome! ;)

the bike is a 1984 GPZ 550 with stock engine, carbs and silencers, only mods on the engine are pod filters and exhaust wrapping, more for aesthetics than performance....
biggest modifications are on the front where I fitted an Aprilia RSV1000 upside-down fork and brembo brakes with custom made disc holders, this really gives a plus to the bike in driving it as the snap-on handlebars do :laugh:
the tank is from a Z500 as the rear tail that has been shortened... front light is from a Yamaha MT09 modern bike, but I'll change it soon to some more ''classic''...
in next months I'll completely dismantle it to repaint the frame that need some welding and rebuild the engine since both the gearbox and the valves need some maintenance!
I'm also thinking on some upgrade for the rear swingarm and for the engine, but laws are very tight here about modification.... :blush:

"daghe gas!"

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29 Dec 2015 11:22 #704786 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic Hello from Italy!
welcome.
cool lil giant killer you have there sir :evil: .

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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