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25 Aug 2007 07:20 #166218
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Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
Replied by harm on topic My KZ550 project-now running!
It runs:woohoo:
The bike runs really well considering i still need to sync the carbs and do some work on the jetting.
I modified the the poorly designed choke flappers and that seems to work pretty good. I took the flapper doors out and filled them in with epoxy, then added an additional detent to the choke arm so there is an option for something other than full choke.
The Yoshi header sounds great
I will be machining up a headlight bracket assy. to hold the GPZ 550 headlight and fairing.
What do you think of the Kawasaki green moto-x bars? Not sure if they will stay but at this point i think they look pretty cool.
The bike runs really well considering i still need to sync the carbs and do some work on the jetting.
I modified the the poorly designed choke flappers and that seems to work pretty good. I took the flapper doors out and filled them in with epoxy, then added an additional detent to the choke arm so there is an option for something other than full choke.
The Yoshi header sounds great
I will be machining up a headlight bracket assy. to hold the GPZ 550 headlight and fairing.
What do you think of the Kawasaki green moto-x bars? Not sure if they will stay but at this point i think they look pretty cool.
Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
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25 Aug 2007 07:21 #166219
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Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
Replied by harm on topic My KZ550 project-now running!
Its kind of hard to see in the picture but i machined some new covers to replace the smog covers on top of the valve cover.
Post edited by: harm, at: 2007/08/25 10:24
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Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
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25 Aug 2007 07:25 #166222
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Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
Replied by harm on topic My KZ550 project-now running!
Started working on the body parts now...
Tom
Holland, MI
1980 KZ550 ELR
2011 Concours14
2017 KX450 [/color]
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- Is this a fun bike, or what!!!
26 Aug 2007 19:16 #166494
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KZ650C2 Stock/mint. Goes by "Ace".
H2A Built from a genuine basket case. Yes,it's a hot rod.
GT550A Stock/mint. Pleasant stroker.
2006 Bandit 1200S for easy LD rapid transit
Various H2 projects in the wings.
Replied by H2RICK on topic My KZ550 project-now running!
Way to go, Tom. Looks like it'll be a winner. Just my opinion but the green bars might be just a LITTLE bit over the top 
....but it's your bike, so whatever works for you.
Keep those pics coming.
....but it's your bike, so whatever works for you.Keep those pics coming.
KZ650C2 Stock/mint. Goes by "Ace".
H2A Built from a genuine basket case. Yes,it's a hot rod.
GT550A Stock/mint. Pleasant stroker.
2006 Bandit 1200S for easy LD rapid transit
Various H2 projects in the wings.
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26 Aug 2007 22:11 #166557
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1977 KZ1000 A-1
Replied by Sandy on topic My KZ550 project-now running!
Wow...it's coming along beautifully!
Can't wait to see the end result.:ohmy:
And as far as the green bars...they DO stand out,but hey...they'll probably look great(blend in) once the green body-parts are back on.
Can't wait to see the end result.:ohmy:
And as far as the green bars...they DO stand out,but hey...they'll probably look great(blend in) once the green body-parts are back on.
1977 KZ1000 A-1
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