1980 KZ550

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1980 KZ550

31 Oct 2015 08:43
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Hello all, back again. I found a free KZ that needs some love. Pics to come. Not a GPZ, tank rusted, but it's all there, undamaged, and less than 5ooo miles on the odometer. Anyone have an online Kaw FSM for the 80 550? R
1980 KZ 1000E2
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1980 KZ550A
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Re: 1980 KZ550

02 Nov 2015 08:38
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tinyurl.com/cwropcz

Hi try this link to get a manual

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Re: 1980 KZ550

02 Nov 2015 08:39
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home.comcast.net/~loudgpz/KZ5mnl.pdf

the first link seems redundant try this one

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Re: 1980 KZ550

02 Nov 2015 08:41
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the link doesn't seem to work. Try the Gpz550 forum

www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7447

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Re: 1980 KZ550

02 Nov 2015 11:27
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Hopefully I'll have a new server for the manuals etc in my signature, within a few days..
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Re: 1980 KZ550

02 Nov 2015 21:14
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Hi loudhvx, good news I was a bit worried when the links didnt work. OP youll be sorted in a few days. We need to keep as many 550 s on the road as possible.

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Re: 1980 KZ550

03 Nov 2015 03:26
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You can download the base manual from this link. Be warned though, it's slow. I used Chrome and just let the download work in it's own window for a few hours and the manual came through okay in the end. www.nwsca.com/gpz550/garage.htm
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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Re: 1980 KZ550

03 Nov 2015 14:19 - 03 Nov 2015 17:55
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Well aa cpl pics. There is oil in the crankcase. Needs new tires. A bit faded, but I like it, and the price was unbeatable. It has not been run since 2010.

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1980 KZ 1000E2
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1980 KZ550A
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Re: 1980 KZ550

03 Nov 2015 15:47 - 03 Nov 2015 15:47
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Nice bike, that is the same color as the 1st one that I owned in '85. I've always wanted another in that color, but they never seem to pop up at the right time. I actually prefer the A model (yours) to a GPz (D model). It's lighter, more nimble, and torquier below 7000 rpm.

Enjoy!
'80 Z750fx
'81 KZ550A
'81 GPz550's, Too many!
'82 KZ1000R
'82 GPz750
'90 ZR550


Project photo album: s163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/mg15_ph...GPz-ZR550%20project/
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Re: 1980 KZ550

03 Nov 2015 18:01
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Tank rust. :ohmy:

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Re: 1980 KZ550

03 Nov 2015 18:03
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Not rusted through and actually looks good. R

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Re: 1980 KZ550

03 Nov 2015 18:04
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A few more
1980 KZ 1000E2
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