a proper gpz racer...

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20 Dec 2011 18:55 - 20 Dec 2011 18:56 #494004 by turboguzzi
a proper gpz racer... was created by turboguzzi
not mine though

this is for sale in italy, 3500 euro

pukka Gpz550 based 600 TT F2 racer from the early eighties, quite successful in national races, one off frame with motor as stressed member, separate gas tank under cover, one off body work.... mmmm

if anybody is interested, can pass on the contact, though guy speaks only italian


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20 Dec 2011 18:58 #494005 by DoubleDub
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Very cool B)

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20 Dec 2011 19:45 #494018 by loudhvx
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Mighty tasty.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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20 Dec 2011 19:54 #494021 by CoreyClough
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Those are some HUGE Header Pipes!
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)

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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21 Dec 2011 00:30 #494063 by LarryC
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CoreyClough wrote: Those are some HUGE Header Pipes!


I'd say...enormous for that little motor :unsure:
Larry C.

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23 Dec 2011 05:53 #494417 by loudhvx
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Any opinions on using a motor never designed to be a stressed member as a stressed member?

The frame is only using the upper motor mount in front.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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23 Dec 2011 08:08 #494423 by turboguzzi
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its definitely not the first one i've seen. look at egli, segale, martin and many other successful race frames.

www.bikeexif.com/z1000

less of a concern in a racer, if cases crack, fit new!!

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