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The head has just been re-done by a very competent local race shop, so the springs should be up to the task. You could be on to something with the ignition components tho. I'll have to work through them to see where the most obvious place to start might be.
Good thinking collaborative Team!
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Drooz wrote: Good 'points' Brett & Corey!
The head has just been re-done by a very competent local race shop, so the springs should be up to the task. You could be on to something with the ignition components tho. I'll have to work through them to see where the most obvious place to start might be.
Good thinking collaborative Team!
You are welcome! It is fun helping others here, because so many have helped me back in the day.
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I hope you don't mind, but I am using this thread as a reference guide for my own project Z550 over here in the UK.
That is a beauty and my inspiration.
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'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!
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MANY thanks to everyone who chipped in to help. You all had a hand in this.
Even better news, I get to truly prove it on Sept 17th! I've finally got time for a track day session! Just have to hope for a nice clear day.
I'll do my best to bring a full report with pics and video!
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'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!
"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.
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Have a blast at the track.
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I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.
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GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
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Well, I made it out today to the last Vintage Trackday of the season. Only problem was, the rain came along too. We had 1 slippery 20 minute session and the rain came shortly after that. I had time to pack up, and just beat the downpour! :dry:
The 550 is still not 'right'. I think I need to get some tuning time on my buddies dyno. :lol: It's good to have friends. :whistle:
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!
"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.
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GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp
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CoreyClough wrote: Awesome! You are going to love that bike! Small but very mighty indeed.
Haha! Yes, I love it already.
I just need to move to California so I can ride it more.
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!
"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.
Kawasaki - Let The Good Times Roll!
Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA
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