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550 exhaust

07 Nov 2005 14:36
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My 81 GPZ550 has a Kerker 4-1 exhaust. It has a tag on the rear portion of the muffler that says Kawasaki by Kerker. Is that anything special?
The reason I ask is I like the looks of pipes on both sides better the the 4-1. Maybe someone on this forum has a 4-2 to trade or something?
The previous owner installed Uni pods on the carbs. I have the original air baox also. the rubber connectors are pretty hard, but would probably seal. It looks like a major pain to reinstall the original air filter setup. But again, I like the stock look better than the pods. Any tips on reinstalling the air box?
I appreciate any help or ideas.

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Re: 550 exhaust

07 Nov 2005 18:08
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I would be intersted in your kerker if you want to trade...my stock exhaust is still in pretty good shape.

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Re: 550 exhaust

07 Nov 2005 19:33
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"Kawasaki by Kerker" should signify that those are the original pipes.

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Re: 550 exhaust

07 Nov 2005 20:20
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scottwes, are your pipes black or chrome?

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Re: 550 exhaust

08 Nov 2005 06:40
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Sometimes Kerker did use the badge "Kawasaki by Kerker". It's nothing unusual, just a Kerker pipe.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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Re: 550 exhaust

08 Nov 2005 14:50
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My pipes are all black, and they belong to a kz, which I've heard (don't know) that the gpz pipes were a bit more upswept than the kz pipes which go more or less straight back.

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Re: 550 exhaust

08 Nov 2005 19:40
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I'll do some research and see what I find. I will be in touch.

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Re: 550 exhaust

08 Nov 2005 19:59
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On BikeBandit the mufflers have a different part number, but I assume that's because the KZ series had chrome mufflers. The muffler brakets have the same part number for both models.

I travel during the week, so when I get home Thursday I'll take a close look at my Kerker and give you a better description of what kind of shape it's in.
I don't think there are any dents, it does need paint on the header though.

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