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09 Feb 2016 13:16 #710177
by MadShad
Shelbyville, Indiana. '80 KZ1000
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New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550. was created by MadShad
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!
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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09 Feb 2016 15:43 #710202
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Replied by SWest on topic New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.
Very nice, welcome.
Steve
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09 Feb 2016 16:32 #710214
by TexasKZ
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Replied by TexasKZ on topic New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.
Looks really nice and that Yosh can should be plenty loud........
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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11 Feb 2016 01:26 #710379
by ThatGPzGuy
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
Replied by ThatGPzGuy on topic New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.
Love the 81 GPz550s. Great bikes and one I definitely want to add some day.
Welcome.
Welcome.
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
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11 Feb 2016 04:24 #710391
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1980 KZ 1000E2
Crashed 6/2016
1980 KZ550A
Sold 3/2016
Replied by rrsmsw9999 on topic New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.
That is a sweet one. R
1980 KZ 1000E2
Crashed 6/2016
1980 KZ550A
Sold 3/2016
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11 Feb 2016 06:22 #710421
by loudhvx
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Replied by loudhvx on topic New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.
Very nice looking bikes.
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.
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.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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14 Feb 2016 13:29 #710716
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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
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Replied by rstnick on topic New member, new bike 1981 Gpz 550.
Welcome.
Nice GPz,
Nice GPz,
Rob
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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, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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01 Mar 2016 21:56 #713360
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That's really sweet.
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