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  1. srsupertrap

    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    The GPz came with a extra clutch plate kit installed so its used. I suspect the Barnett kit was installed in the 1980s? If it turns out to be a problem I still have the 83 KZ550 clutch plates and fiber plates. I can only add I have been running a Barnett extra clutch plate kit in my GS1000 since...
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    1977 Kawasaki KH400 $4000

    Well that 400 sold in under a week. So few remaining triples are apparently diving the price through the roof. I remember the Kawasaki dealer in NJ was clearing out leftover KH400s in 1978 for $895 because nobody wanted a 2-cycle street bike anymore.
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    Considering something European

    I am biased because I picked up a 83 R100RS with 13K which had been sitting back in 1990 for $2750. It was a wonderful torquey motorcycle once I rebuilt the carbs with new O-rings etc. Although the RS brings back fond riding memories, I temper those memories with the fact that most R series...
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    1977 Kawasaki KH400 $4000

    Looks nice & original but overpriced in my opinion https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1977-kawasaki-kh400-two/6483511316.html
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    Worn rotors

    Larry, No worries, looking back EBay seller: smw70ss was charging like $40/rotor in 2007 so the price has probably creeped up from there. If I came across as a aloof expert that was never my intent . . . my apologies.
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    Worn rotors

    I had my 79 GS1000e & 81 GPz550 (rear only) rotors resurfaced by Chris Schumann (EBay smw70ss). He uses a rotary surface grinding machine and the results were excellent. Not cheap but less than EBC aftermarket rotors etc. I don't see the EBay ad presently but I can send you his email. I thought...
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    Earl's Brake Line Thread

    Thanks Ed for putting this tutorial together & sharing with the us. I will reference back to this in the future.
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    My Suzuki two stroke addiction...

    Man that thing is beautiful. BTW how long have you had the Kawi H2 and what is it like to ride?
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Well like many parts of the country I need some warmer weather on a weekend. Last week was zero overnight here in Colorado and the weekend was no better. One last issue, the plastic chain guard lost its original shape. Unlike a GS chain guard which is rigid plastic the GPz/Kz chain guard is...
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    Ohlin Chinese knock off Shocks

    I am guessing the RFY shocks with the fake adjustment knob is the Generation 3 he is referring to. Anyway I would steer clear. You would think an ISO 9001 registered company (RFY) would have work instruction, detailed assembly processes and calibrated equipment to produce a consistent shock...
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    C/L 1982 GPz750 $1,900 (Johntown, CO.)

    I agree 100% . . . the 83 GPz750 & 1100 started Kawasaki's transition to Ninja's.
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    Ohlin Chinese knock off Shocks

    I have seen numerous GS projects with these Chinese RFY shock installed. Anyone on the forum have any experience with these EBay RFY 13" shock absorbers, i.e. are they good or still junk? The ad shows some Ohlin STX 36 in the background...
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    C/L 1982 GPz750 $1,900 (Johntown, CO.)

    Nice looking original Kawi GPz750 with 22k miles, looks well maintained . . . .not mine https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1982-gpz/6435025912.html
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Thanks Larry, I am not sure what it's worth but I do like the modifications the PO did. Looking for a warmer day and some spare time before giving it whirl. I hope so Ed. Although I am confident the second build should start right up there is always unknowns like the crank bearing tolerances...
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    C/L 1977 RD400s (2) Fort Collins CO

    I never rode any RD350/400s but my older brother gave me his orange & white Yamaha 350 R5B when I was 17. Later a low mileage purple & white R5A . . . .Good memories
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    C/L 1977 RD400s (2) Fort Collins CO

    Interesting sales pitch https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1977-rd400-2/6416976296.html
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Same here Larry, with some mild weather I finished up on Sunday. Those Mikuni smoothbores were only made for the GPz550 not exactly a smart marketing move by Mikuni. I have also heard the stock GPz throttle cables don't work on these carbs but I have never had an issue. The Kz550 parts...
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    My Suzuki two stroke addiction...

    What a wonderful collection!:)
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Thanks Corey, I might have found one of those T-shaped connectors. More progress over the warm Thanksgiving holiday I used Threebond 1184 on the half moon gaskets That damn exhaust header may tuck in tight but the exhaust port spacing between 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 cylinder fits like crap. If I...
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Some more progress, assembly should move pretty quickly. Decided to use Valvoline 4T 10W-40 for initial break in The cylinder fins are polished like the original 1981 GPz cylinder head Torqued to 17 Ft-Lbs Camshafts went in no problem, liberally lubed all contact surfaces with CRC...
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