New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.

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New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.

09 Feb 2016 13:16
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Hi folks,
I've been out of bikes for awhile until about a year ago when the bug kind of hit again
I picked up a 1990 xr600r Street tracker project with a blown up engine, rebuilt it and just sold it a few days ago. 2 hours later a 1981 gpz550 popped up on Craigslist somewhat close to me, with the xr money still in my hands I went and snagged it

12k miles, very clean and straight. It's been sitting awhile, needs neck bearings, carb work and most likely some brake work.
I'm super excited to have this bike and look forward to bringing it up a notch and hope to put some miles on it this summer.

I'll post some pictures of the Gpz and a couple other projects that have stumbled in.

Thanks!
Shelbyville, Indiana. '80 KZ1000
No more of that talk or I'll put the leeches on you, understand?

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Re: New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.

09 Feb 2016 15:43
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Very nice, welcome.
Steve

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Re: New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.

09 Feb 2016 16:32
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Looks really nice and that Yosh can should be plenty loud........
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Re: New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.

11 Feb 2016 01:26
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Love the 81 GPz550s. Great bikes and one I definitely want to add some day.
Welcome.
Jim
North GA
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Re: New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.

11 Feb 2016 04:24
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That is a sweet one. R
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Re: New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.

11 Feb 2016 06:22
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Very nice looking bikes. B)
I have several manuals in my signature you may want to download.
I also have a page about the valve train you should probably read before removing the valve cover.

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Re: New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.

14 Feb 2016 13:29
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Welcome.

Nice GPz,

B)
Rob
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Re: New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.

01 Mar 2016 21:56
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That's really sweet.
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