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New rider from St. Louis MO
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19 Aug 2013 23:41 #602243
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1980 Kawasaki KZ550 LTD
2002 Acura TL Type-S
2002 Toyota Tundra TRD
New rider from St. Louis MO was created by 02Type-S
Hey guys! I keep finding myself finding the answers I need on this forum through google, so I figured I may as well join up. My name is Tommy, I live in the St. Louis area. Been into cars for a long time, currently building a 2002 Acura TL Type-S and have a mildly modded 2002 Toyota Tundra TRD.
I picked up my first bike last friday, its a 1980 KZ550 LTD. About all I know about it, is its currently lowered 1.5 up front, clip ons, custom seat and rear fender, and its painted kind of a root beer color. It runs awesome, just needs a chain (out of adjustment and very loose), some rear brake work, fork seals (I guess, theres about zero pressure up front) and it idles a bit low. I currently have $600 in it, so I feel like I'm already ahead a bit. Any suggestions or tips/tricks/knowledge is greatly appreciated! On to the pics!
Here are my other babies
I picked up my first bike last friday, its a 1980 KZ550 LTD. About all I know about it, is its currently lowered 1.5 up front, clip ons, custom seat and rear fender, and its painted kind of a root beer color. It runs awesome, just needs a chain (out of adjustment and very loose), some rear brake work, fork seals (I guess, theres about zero pressure up front) and it idles a bit low. I currently have $600 in it, so I feel like I'm already ahead a bit. Any suggestions or tips/tricks/knowledge is greatly appreciated! On to the pics!
Here are my other babies
1980 Kawasaki KZ550 LTD
2002 Acura TL Type-S
2002 Toyota Tundra TRD
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20 Aug 2013 07:47 #602269
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1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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Welcome. Neat looking little bike.
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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20 Aug 2013 14:59 - 24 Aug 2013 13:13 #602326
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80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
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Quincy,IL
Replied by Rainman on topic New rider from St. Louis MO
Welcome 02Type-S, good lookin project.
Search for a posting by member loudhvx. In his signature are links to lots of 550 information, specificaly carb and cam chain reference info.
Jim
Search for a posting by member loudhvx. In his signature are links to lots of 550 information, specificaly carb and cam chain reference info.
Jim
80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
79 KZ750 Twin parts bike
78 KZ650 C2 Parts Bike
75 KZ400 Wife's old bike sold
81 KZ440 A2 LTD Wife's new bike
84 Honda 450 Rebel Wife's newest bike
Jim
Quincy,IL
Last edit: 24 Aug 2013 13:13 by Rainman.
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24 Aug 2013 10:00 #602862
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1982 KZ1000K LTD Chopper
Replied by Beaner242 on topic New rider from St. Louis MO
Welcome to the board. Nice bike there, looks good. I'm 60 miles south of you. Hit me up sometime if you would like to take a nice country ride.
1982 KZ1000K LTD Chopper
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27 Aug 2013 01:36 #603279
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1980 Kawasaki KZ550 LTD
2002 Acura TL Type-S
2002 Toyota Tundra TRD
Replied by 02Type-S on topic New rider from St. Louis MO
Thanks guys, I hope to learn more about what I have here and do some work on it this fall/winter
1980 Kawasaki KZ550 LTD
2002 Acura TL Type-S
2002 Toyota Tundra TRD
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