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  1. srsupertrap

    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Ed, It won't be an issue. The 3rd & 4th photos are actually the plastigauge results for KZ550 connecting rod #3 & 4. Nothing has changed on the connecting rods but the plastigauge results are similar width to the plastigauge results for KZ550 crankshaft journals shown in the 1st & 2nd photo. The...
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Although I suspected I could install the 83 KZ550 crankshaft and connecting rods in the 81GPz550, I had to measure everything to verify. While disassembling the KZ550 engine, some sand sprinkled on the KZ550 crankshaft while removing the cylinder. Good idea to disassemble, clean & grease Per the...
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Switched to Imgur to show my plastigauge results from this last weekend. Before doing that following table is from the FSM 8/10/2017 1981 GPz550 GPz Notes 1983 KZ550 KZ Notes Crankshaft Journal Mark No Mark 1 Marked on crank, Points Side in 2x places Connecting Rod Journal...
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Looks like Photobucket is selectively playing hardball and ransoming third party hosting. I clicked on the following link Worth A Look to understand the recent change. I copied the following Here is the answer they gave me. Unless you give them money, they will not unlock your links. Also, I...
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    C/L 1982 KZ1000 CSR $1200 Colorado Springs

    Another low mileage Kawi in Colorado, not mine of course. https://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/6185360661.html
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    1981 Honda

    Beautiful example of next generation CB750 DOHC . . . unfortunately you son probably see's thing different than us.
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Maurice, Good advice. The KZ550 donor bike parts sales on EBay has funded this portion of the rebuild. Ebay gets you coming and going though. For others: My GPz550 project is on hold for machining, APE has a one month turn around on cylinder boring. Business must be booming because they...
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    C/L 1971 Honda cb450 - $1400 (Fort collins CO)

    Looks like this a good Honda CB450 located here in CO. I always liked these . . . https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/6086638951.html
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    Picked up a new Bike today

    Nice Triumph, I recall seeing one at work with wire wheels and the guy routinely got it muddy. Is that a XC800 or 1100?
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Last week, I shipped a used KZ550 cylinder with a brand new Wiseco K615 BB kit to APE to have the cylinders bored. Corey, I finally followed your advice :D. I only later learned from Rapid Ray that Carolina Cycle does great work as well but with faster turns. Oh well.:( After carefully...
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    Here is a project idea for you Cafe boys

    The engine looks like a small Honda XL 185 or perhaps XR
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    Cylinder Boring Service Experience: Cometic Gasket, OH.

    I purchased a new Wiseco K615 BB kit for my 1981 GPz550 project. I contacted Wiseco techncial services and then suggest Cometic Gasket bore the cylinders. I have been told Wiseco sold that part of their operation to Cometic Gasket. Anyone have recent experience they can share with with Cometic...
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    Good Ultrasonic Cleaner?

    Several GSers have purchased this EBay Ultrasonic Cleaner. Based on your experiences would you buy it again or suggest something else? Thanks, Steve http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-6L-Ultra...cAAOSwImRYY0u0
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    C/L 1982 Honda CB900 Supersport with Bassani $1200 Denver

    If you look past the Shoei fairing (sell it), clean the carbs and paint at your leisure. https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/6115625196.html
  15. srsupertrap

    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Good approach Big T, I agree 100% and will add oil pump & secondary shaft & clutch hub too if they are the same. Here are the KZ550 entrails. Other progress: Just pulled the trigger on a EBay Wiseco K615 & cylinder assembly from an 550LTD. The KZ550 parts bike has the angular fins which are not...
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    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    Good question, here is the extent of the damage to the upper case. I will examine it closer but hoping for the best & plan to increase the radius. I want to keep this crankcase since its a survivor (S/N 000030 or maybe its 25). I did fish out most of the shattered cylinder liner parts and will...
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    Just acquired this...

    Very nice FZ750, looks stock too
  18. srsupertrap

    C/L KZ900 LTD Orange Puke

    Owner has reduced price to 6K BUT wait there is more . . . https://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/6090034310.html How about a Honda V-65 painted in tasteful . . . https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/6101072605.html
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    1984 Kawasaki GPz750 $2700 16K CO

    Many like two shock models but this is an awful shiny GPz750 that looks good. https://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/6097836546.html
  20. srsupertrap

    1981 Kawasaki GPz550: Restoration

    I cut the chain off yesterday with a bolt cutter which caused problems today removing the clutch hub nut today. I pm'd Gearhead13 and he reminded me to use the rear brake to remove the clutch hub nut (Doh!). I used a crow bar wedged between the foot peg bolt to hold the inner clutch hub...
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