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1981 GPZ550 Restoration almost done

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20 Nov 2023 22:36 #891897 by 577nitro
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Howdy....just dropping some photos of the GPZ550, getting close to being done, thought I was there then had some issues with compression not being what it should.  So, I decided to just bite the bullet and go for the 615cc kit and a bit more cam since I have to take the top end off anyhow.  This is just a teaser; it looks gorgeous in the sun light!  This will also give me a chance to correct some stuff and make it perfect.

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20 Nov 2023 23:09 #891899 by Wookie58
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The bike is stunning, I'll be coming calling for a BOTM feature when it's done 
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21 Nov 2023 02:38 #891903 by Mcdroid
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Beautiful...I do love anything GPz.

Michael
Victoria, Texas

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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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21 Nov 2023 05:20 #891908 by ThatGPzGuy
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Lovely. ThatGPzGuy approves. 

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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21 Nov 2023 07:17 #891913 by ronnieV
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Beautiful!!  Love them gpz's. Can't wait to see it finished 

77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442
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21 Nov 2023 07:44 #891916 by scubaanders
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Looks absolutely fabulous.
being 18, I had a KZ500 -81 and every morning hoped it magicaly had turned into a Gpz550D1 during the night. 
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Gpz1100A2 1984
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21 Nov 2023 10:05 #891923 by Mikaw
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Great job. The gold accents are subtle but still stand out, nice,

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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21 Nov 2023 15:16 - 22 Nov 2023 13:37 #891933 by 577nitro
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Thank you all!  I'll post before and afters as well.   

Once this baby is done, I'm onto the KZ650...rolling resto and the full frame-off of the 72 H2 Mach IV.   The H2's are still creeping up there in $$$, I saw a 73 in Purple go for $40k straight up.   If it weren't for the fact that my H2 was a barn find(S), friend deal and a basket case, there is no way I could afford one.  Even the GPZ1100's B1/B2 are going through the roof, there was one (B2) stock, that went for 20K!  Sheeze...at least you can still get the small bore bikes for a fair price.  

I'm really digging my 650, tons of resources and info on them, and a great cult following.   They are IMHO, going to be the next bikes to be collected and shipped over seas.

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21 Nov 2023 17:25 #891934 by gd4now
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I agree that is a great looking machine and I for one look forward to what you do the the next one!

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22 Nov 2023 13:47 #891958 by 577nitro
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I agree that is a great looking machine and I for one look forward to what you do the the next one!
Yeah, the KZ650 is going to be bitchin', I just got 700cc big kit with cylinders already done.  Probably go with at least a hot street cam, port and polish head, higher CR, Cartridge Emulators, KYB Zephyr Rear shocks, dual disk, 24mm carbs, stock airbox with K&N, oil cooler, to name a few things.  

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23 Nov 2023 04:36 #891968 by howardhb
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Well done 577nitro, she's lookin' sweet!

GPz's sure are purdy!

Here's mine, in the sunshine where: she shines best!
( I've named her "PUSSYCAT" )

 

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23 Nov 2023 21:24 #891997 by 577nitro
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Well done 577nitro, she's lookin' sweet!

GPz's sure are purdy!

Here's mine, in the sunshine where: she shines best!
( I've named her "PUSSYCAT" )

 
That is a nice one for a fact, any mods?  I struggled for a long time on what direction to take, since it was a total frame off due to the horrific condition it was in... whole bike painted with textured lawn furniture paint.   I call it a rescue; I just couldn't let it be hauled off to the breakers.  Keep it stock, mod it, resto mod, finally just said mostly stock with enhancements.   

 
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