Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

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10 Jul 2009 04:44 - 12 Feb 2019 08:59
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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 04:45 - 12 Feb 2019 09:00
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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 04:47 - 12 Feb 2019 09:01
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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 04:51
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Still need to cover the seat pad, get new tires, new fiberglass front fender, paintable tank (the stock tank and fender are for another bike), and Kawasaki-green paint job.
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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 05:00 - 12 Feb 2019 09:06
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Oh, also, because I raised the rear a little, the bike leaned over more than I wanted on the side stand. I couldn't find a longer one at the time, so I figured out a way to make the existing one stand straighter. I just heated the upper curve to a dull red-hot using a mapp gas torch and hammered it straight. It was the equivalent of adding two inches to the stand.

I also found a longer 550 stand on ebay, but don't know what it's from.

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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 05:01 - 12 Feb 2019 09:08
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kick stands

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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 09:10
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Looking pretty radical Lou! Only the essentials are left!
and Kawasaki-green paint job.

I like GREEN too.
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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 10:21
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Love this bike. Have you every weighed it?
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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 11:23
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Thanks guys!

Before removing the battery and starter it weighed about 425 lbs. I figure it weighs about 410 to 415 lbs now. (with gas and other fluids)
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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 18:51
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Maybe a dumd question Lou but how do you start it since the 550's don't have a kick starter?
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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 20:09
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Looking great Lou. Can't wait to see her green.

As for starting, push/bump start.
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Re: Another 81 GPZ. Losing the fat.

10 Jul 2009 20:20
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harm wrote:
Maybe a dumd question Lou but how do you start it since the 550's don't have a kick starter?

I think he just push starts it. :)
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