82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

26 Aug 2016 22:23

alexromega wrote: If someone could recommend some better shocks that the springs are a little lower, that would help out a lot. As you can see in the pic the tops touch a little

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RFY shocks? I can tell you from personal experience that stock from China they are disappointing, mine where leaking within a year. I did however, meet a guy named Chris Liverpool that rebuilds these shocks. I am happy this the results. Just Google Chris Livengood RFY shocks. I would post you a link but I'm having technical difficulties.

Nice build buy the way.

I put two washers behind my shocks to correct this same issue.

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

27 Aug 2016 18:19

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Thanks man for the info, I heard about the that guy I'm gonna see how much he's would charge. Ima try the washers to bring it out but I'm afraid it's gonna make them angle a little but I will see. Tomorrow I'm gonna put my seat out in the sun and try to stretch the material to get rid of he little folds. I'm gonna see what kinda washer I will need.

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

27 Aug 2016 18:21

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Ordered my muffler and now time to make that exhaust look real nice

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

29 Aug 2016 05:51

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you'll get all the details ironed out man.

keep us posted,
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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

29 Aug 2016 10:49

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How did you end up straightening the rear frame?

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

29 Aug 2016 17:49

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I took a torch and heated the metal tubing of the existing frame and bent straight and used a level till correct.

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

29 Aug 2016 17:50 - 29 Aug 2016 17:53

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wielding the stock exhaust in to a 4 in 1 this weekend.

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

18 Sep 2016 05:59 - 18 Sep 2016 06:03

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Exhausted now finished

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I decided to straight pipe open, make her super loud. This means I might have to tinker with the jets but I want it to sound mean.

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

18 Sep 2016 06:00 - 18 Sep 2016 06:04

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Here's a shot of my riding over the bridge connecting the lakes where j live.

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I didn't do the 4 into 1 exhaust I felt like it would take the Kawasaki look away.

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

18 Sep 2016 06:01

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Now I gotta buy an M unit. I wish they weren't so pricy. If someone's got a used one I will take it.

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

18 Sep 2016 08:59 - 18 Sep 2016 09:01

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I recommend you install at least a short fender on that rear tire. Otherwise all the road muck will be thrown into those pod air filters. Here's one example of what I mean. Ed

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Re: 82 KZ550 LTD cafe racer.

18 Sep 2016 17:23

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Yeah I'm looking for a rear fender to fit. I wanna hear her start before the I strap them on the front and back.

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