new owner of an 81 kz 550 ltd (video)

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30 Oct 2013 23:17

ok so i ordered the carb kits and was putting them back together when i snapped the peace in the bowl were the needle sits and couldnt drill it out the way i wanted so i have to re build the parts carbs i ordered awhile back. i just havent really had the time to work on it. just wanted to leave a little update

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04 Jan 2014 00:02

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so just a little update i would like to say that i have finished up the bike and have been riding her around but that would be a lie. it would also be a lie if i said that i havent had time to fix her up but i have i just have been lazy and havent had the drive to get back to work on it. so i guess my question is what helps you guys get back to projects after you havent worked on them in awhile?

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04 Jan 2014 08:40

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Stick at it dude you've a nice bike there

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04 Jan 2014 08:45

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04 Jan 2014 08:50

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Heres how my bike looks at the moment

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05 Feb 2014 08:07

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so im taking the easy route of this project and im using my tax money to get it fixed by a local guy i know who does really good work just so i can start riding. but i also wanted to replace the the brake shoes and pad and i was wondering what brands do you guys use any input would be great.

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05 Feb 2014 08:16

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I don't know about the shoes for the drum brake, but for the disk brake pads I recommend you get the genuine Kawasaki pads. Aftermarket pads may work fine to stop the bike, but at least some of them will squeal like a wounded pig until they are fully broken in after many miles or unless you chamfer their edges. Guess how I know. :laugh: Ed

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06 Feb 2014 07:06

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thanks ed i found oem ones on partzilla

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06 Feb 2014 19:37

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chirpy999 wrote: Heres how my bike looks at the moment

Easiest place to get, hardest place to get out of......

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/520339...z650-fighter-project

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07 Feb 2014 07:11

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If you want to get some work done on it,,, down a 5 hour energy then chase it with an energy drink. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

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08 Feb 2014 10:08

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i drink monsters like they water so they dont really do anything for me

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07 Mar 2014 14:09

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well every one she runs and i rode her for about 10 miles today. omg im in love. i didnt even care it was 45 degrees out with the wind wiping my face. video and pics are coming later im waiting for a sunny day.

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