Kz550 build (in progress)

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Kz550 build (in progress)

23 Nov 2021 13:42 - 23 Nov 2021 14:22

Hey there, picked up this ‘81 kz550 ltd in January. I’ve been working on it here and there. Just got the wheels back from powder coat and the new tires mounted. Bikes not done yet but, it’s very rideable and I’m digging the progress.

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Re: Kz550 build (in progress)

23 Nov 2021 14:27

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Looks really great. Nice job!

Jim
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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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Re: Kz550 build (in progress)

23 Nov 2021 21:15 - 23 Nov 2021 21:17

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What type of motorcycle exhaust do you run on this bike? I am currently checking 4wheelonline for a couple of options for my ride.

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Re: Kz550 build (in progress)

23 Nov 2021 21:28

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What type of motorcycle exhaust do you run on this bike? I am currently checking 4wheelonline for a couple of options for my ride.

Gutted stock muffler...that doesn't muffle?

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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Re: Kz550 build (in progress)

24 Nov 2021 05:09 - 24 Nov 2021 05:47

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What type of motorcycle exhaust do you run on this bike? I am currently checking 4wheelonline for a couple of options for my ride.

yep. Gutted the factory “mufflers” take your time and it will work just fine. I searched for months looking for a 4-1. Nothing available.

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Re: Kz550 build (in progress)

25 Nov 2021 05:52

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I'm surprised Delkevic doesn't have anything listed for a KZ550.

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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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Re: Kz550 build (in progress)

30 Nov 2021 20:42 - 30 Nov 2021 20:44

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I'm surprised Delkevic doesn't have anything listed for a KZ550.

...especially considering it uses the same pipe and clamps as the Kz650. Heck, you can almost use a 650 header on a 550 by tweaking the pipes closer together. I've managed to bolt a 650 header up to a 550, but the problem is the header is just a bit too tall so the pipes hang too far down below the motor.

I'm holding my breath for a 550 Delkevic option, but I turned blue years ago.

Mac 550 headers were workable, but they seem to have gone belly up.

1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
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