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New '81 KZ550 from VA
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As a complete noob, I'm going to try to refurb this bike without asking too many questions, but I do have one to start out with... where does the dang horn bolt to?
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almous71 wrote: Hi there. Just purchased my first bike ever, an '81 KZ550A I found on the CL for a couple hundred bucks. It needs paint, a seat & pan, tires, and a lot of TLC, but it starts at a touch of the button, idles nice, rides good, and the electrical system's in good shape. In fact, it starts and idles so nice, I'm afraid to tear down the tank and carbs to clean them out, but I know I have to since there's a coat of slime in the tank.
As a complete noob, I'm going to try to refurb this bike without asking too many questions, but I do have one to start out with... where does the dang horn bolt to?
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Hello, almous71, and WELCOME to KZr!
As to questions about various components, would likely receive more advice and suggestions by creating a new topic for each particular item in the applicable tech forum. Because the tech questions sometimes don't remain as noticeable when carried in the New Member section.
Meanwhile, there's lots of good info on kawasaki.com, including parts diagrams, part numbers, models sharing same part, availability, etc.
Here's a link for help with navigating the site and finding information.
Click > kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=13&id=376734
Good Fortune!
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I'm a newb, here too ...
Looks like a good choice for a first bike - and you'll get some good mechanical experience in the process, too!
Careful though - these two-wheelers get into your bloodstream and you'll never be 'right' without one again!
Enjoy!
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1981 KZ550-A2
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