1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
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1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
29 Sep 2017 17:15 - 29 Sep 2017 17:17
Hello,
Just wondering if anyone knows which generator covers would fit on my '85 ZX550A1 / GPZ550. They look very similar in terms of bolt placement but would like confirmation from other owners.
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Just wondering if anyone knows which generator covers would fit on my '85 ZX550A1 / GPZ550. They look very similar in terms of bolt placement but would like confirmation from other owners.
Thanks!
1985 GPZ 550 / ZX550A1
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Re: 1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
29 Sep 2017 17:17
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationFor Reference, was looking at getting this cover
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Re: 1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
29 Sep 2017 18:04 - 30 Sep 2017 04:07
From the cross-reference at Partzilla all of the KZ/ZX/ZR550s use the same gasket, so that generator cover will probably fit.
I saw a couple similar to the ZX style that appear to be about as good or better than that one. for about the same price.
1983 KZ550F SPECTRE GENERATOR COVER ..... appears to be silver w gold emblem/label.
I saw a couple similar to the ZX style that appear to be about as good or better than that one. for about the same price.
1983 KZ550F SPECTRE GENERATOR COVER ..... appears to be silver w gold emblem/label.
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Re: 1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
29 Sep 2017 18:30
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationEnded up getting one with a stator, just in case I lowside again and kill the new stator haha
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Re: 1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
29 Sep 2017 19:46 - 29 Sep 2017 19:57
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationI would stop that seller from sending you that. That doesn't look right. That looks like a 650/700/750. Notice the wider ring near the base. The kz550's don't have that.
Also what bike do you have? That stator in the listing is a 1-phase stator, so it's most likely from a 1978 to 1908 Kz650. Most Kz550's are 3-phase so you more likely need a 3-phase stator, unless your bike is a 1980 model.
If you put your model year (not necessarily year of manufacture) and the factory model designation (ends with a letter and number), in your signature, (see mine below) it will save us the trouble of asking in the future.
Also what bike do you have? That stator in the listing is a 1-phase stator, so it's most likely from a 1978 to 1908 Kz650. Most Kz550's are 3-phase so you more likely need a 3-phase stator, unless your bike is a 1980 model.
If you put your model year (not necessarily year of manufacture) and the factory model designation (ends with a letter and number), in your signature, (see mine below) it will save us the trouble of asking in the future.
Bobibbles wrote: Ended up getting one with a stator, just in case I lowside again and kill the new stator haha
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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Re: 1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
30 Sep 2017 03:53 - 30 Sep 2017 05:02
Good catch. His bike is an 85 ZX550. 
To the op. viewed from the underside. on the 550 notice that the bolt hole casting kinda blends into the grommet casting, whereas on the 650/750 the castings are separated.
Here's one with a stator. gold anodized. not sure if it just has cosmetic issues or what. 550 Spectre.
I'm assuming Spectre gold is anodizing. not sure. The other one I linked above is more similar to the ZX.
Whenever photos aren't definitive, ask if it has road rash or other damage. I don't think this one does, but I prefer to be certain.
To the op. viewed from the underside. on the 550 notice that the bolt hole casting kinda blends into the grommet casting, whereas on the 650/750 the castings are separated.
Here's one with a stator. gold anodized. not sure if it just has cosmetic issues or what. 550 Spectre.
I'm assuming Spectre gold is anodizing. not sure. The other one I linked above is more similar to the ZX.
Whenever photos aren't definitive, ask if it has road rash or other damage. I don't think this one does, but I prefer to be certain.
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Re: 1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
30 Sep 2017 12:35
Oh snap, thanks for watching my back guys. I'll try to contact and cancel the order right away. I'll add details about my bike for my signature. All I can say is it is an 1985 GPZ 550 / ZX 550. I'm from America so I think that would make it an A2 correct?
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Re: 1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
30 Sep 2017 12:41
I"ll probably get this one, but I was hoping to find a seller that was closer to California. Bike's been in shop for almost a month and every day feels like forever haha.
martin_csr wrote: Good catch. His bike is an 85 ZX550.
To the op. viewed from the underside. on the 550 notice that the bolt hole casting kinda blends into the grommet casting, whereas on the 650/750 the castings are separated.
Here's one with a stator. gold anodized. not sure if it just has cosmetic issues or what. 550 Spectre.
I'm assuming Spectre gold is anodizing. not sure. The other one I linked above is more similar to the ZX.
Whenever photos aren't definitive, ask if it has road rash or other damage. I don't think this one does, but I prefer to be certain.
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Re: 1985 GPZ550 Stator / Generator Cover=KZ550 Cover?
30 Sep 2017 12:48 - 30 Sep 2017 12:48
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationNo eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationNo eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationA)
B )
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I'd like to purchase option A as it should have the fastest shipping, but any of these good?
B )
C)
I'd like to purchase option A as it should have the fastest shipping, but any of these good?
1985 GPZ 550 / ZX550A1
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