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KZ550 A2 UK Restomod Project 15 Mar 2021 08:56 #844945

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So here we go this is my KZ550 that I purchased for £500 it came as a rolling chassis with 2 engines.




She's looking a bit crusty but she has potential, most of the wiring loom has been cut and looks to have been sitting outside for a bit. There are some new parts that have been fitted to one of the engines which happens to be a D1 engine from the GPZ550. None are numbers matching so I've gone with GPZ engine.



Its going to get stripped to the frame and everything is going to be repainted / plated where needed. I've already made a start on the engine which will be in the post that follows.
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KZ550 A2 UK Restomod Project 15 Mar 2021 09:10 #844950

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So I started stripping down the GPZD1 engine and giving it a go through. Everything seems in order and it appears most of the gaskets were new so I think someone may have put an attempt in at some point. It seems the clutch has been replaced as well. I ended up ordering a sprocket cover / clutch assembly from eBay for £20 as I noticed none of the engines came with one and I'm going to need a clutch at some point :laugh:. I also noticed a couple of fins that were damaged and I will cover this in the next post as well as going through the carbs.




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KZ550 A2 UK Restomod Project 15 Mar 2021 11:17 #844960

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Beautiful project! Looking forward to following your progress.
1982 KZ750 Spectre - 6 speed swap, BS34s, 18" rear wheel

2001 ZX-6R

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KZ550 A2 UK Restomod Project 11 Apr 2021 13:25 #846522

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Wonderful project, lot of info and a manual downloads here on LoudVX page

s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/index.html#home

Just cleaned up my Z500 B2 1980 (78260miles) last year and will post it all here soon.

Regards
Rob UK
1980 Z500 B2 owned from new 78260 miles
1980 Z500 B2 in bits since 1982 23000 miles
2004 GSF1200S Bandit K4
2000 GS125 ESD
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