81 GPZ 550 Rebuild

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81 GPZ 550 Rebuild

23 Oct 2015 01:35
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Hey All! I'm new here, I'm looking for information on rebuilding and modifying my old 81 GPZ. Swing arm swap or upgrade, sourcing billet parts etc..

All info is welcome!

Thanks

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Re: 81 GPZ 550 Rebuild

23 Oct 2015 01:44
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Welcome to the forum. Love the '81 GPz550.
Jim
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Re: 81 GPZ 550 Rebuild

23 Oct 2015 03:44 - 23 Oct 2015 03:48
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Welcome aboard.
It looks like somebody has already done many of the more common modifications.

What are your goals? Sportier handling? Drag bike? Two-up touring? Factory perfect restoration? Your vision of the finished product will determine what comes next. There are thousands of pictures and build threads on this site. Do some exploring if you need ideas.

While you are doing that, chase down a genuine Kawasaki service manual and a set of JIS screwdrivers. These twe purchases will save you a great deal of money and frustration.
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/620336...amateur-build-thread
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Re: 81 GPZ 550 Rebuild

24 Oct 2015 08:28
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Hi welcome, nice looking bike you have there looks like it doesn't need a lot doing to it. What do you mean by billet? Yokes, rearsets ?
Keep us upto date with progress

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Re: 81 GPZ 550 Rebuild

24 Oct 2015 09:07
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