KZ550 Mine

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KZ550 Mine

24 May 2013 20:03
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I did some trading and picked up this 1981 (built 6-80) KZ550 LTD.
The bike is super clean and runs great. But, there are some things I would like to change.

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1981 KZ550
1971 CT70
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Re: KZ550 Mine

24 May 2013 20:06
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The first thing to change are the Bars and that Huge seat.

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Dime City Euro Bars
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It is a start in the right direction, I think.
1981 KZ550
1971 CT70
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Re: KZ550 Mine

24 May 2013 20:09
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Next is to do something about that big seat. I want the back part to be as low as I can get it.

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Re: KZ550 Mine

24 May 2013 20:14
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There is a rise in the rear of the seat pan that is ceeping me from getting the seat low enough. So I cut it out and welded another flat piece.

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Now I just need to find the time to get her in to the shop and have the new seat made.

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Re: KZ550 Mine

24 May 2013 20:20
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I am looking over options for the exhaust. I would really like an Kerker Pipe, because that is what was cool in 1981. But they are hard to come by. Im looking at a ZX600 pipe also. Im not really sure what I am going to do.


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1971 CT70
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Re: KZ550 Mine

24 May 2013 20:35 - 24 May 2013 20:36
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Nice looking scoot! Welcome to the forum.
Charles
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Re: KZ550 Mine

25 May 2013 05:48
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That seat is definitely looking better already. Prior to cutting down, definitely looked like the flight deck of an aircraft carrier! Keep the pics coming and welcome! that would be the perfect bike here in Hawaii.
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Re: KZ550 Mine

25 May 2013 12:11 - 25 May 2013 12:12
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Identical to my 650 :woohoo:
1982 KZ650H CSR
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Re: KZ550 Mine

25 May 2013 21:23
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Nice work so far.
What is that other bump in the seat pan, just forward of the flat you welded in?
For the battery?
Would be nice to loose that too.
Rob
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Re: KZ550 Mine

25 May 2013 21:38 - 10 Jun 2013 15:43
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rstnick wrote: Nice work so far.
What is that other bump in the seat pan, just forward of the flat you welded in?
For the battery?
Would be nice to loose that too.

That hump is for the tool kit.


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Re: KZ550 Mine

04 Jun 2013 19:51
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Have the seat in the shop today. It should have it back by the end of the week.
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Re: KZ550 Mine

10 Jun 2013 15:48 - 10 Jun 2013 20:44
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I got my seat back today. It is still taller in the back than I would like. But it has an old school look that is so much better than the way it came.

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Tim
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1971 CT70
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/588924-kz550-mine
Last edit: 10 Jun 2013 20:44 by County Fair.

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