KZ550 ltd. has anyone here made one cool?

silverstonepgt said:
Haven't finished mine, but I still like the KZ550 precisely because they're unloved.

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yep, I picked a KZ750 twin pretty much for the same reason - mainly so I didn't join the "let's all be different together" club !
 
HURCO550 said:
Sounds like it's decided then lol would you happen to know If a kz550a/ gpz aftermarket 4 into 1 will work on the ltd?

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I dont see why it wouldn't. IIRC the motors are the same but the GPZ had different cams. something else to consider; I have seen guys put Zephyr 750 exhaust systems and carbs on kz650s/kz750s because the port spacing is the same. The Zephyr 550 is based off the old KZ550 motor. I would not be surprised at all if the ports were the same for the zr550/kz550. I have never researched it but it might be worth the trouble for more exhaust options and a nice carb upgrade.
 
doc_rot said:
I dont see why it wouldn't. IIRC the motors are the same but the GPZ had different cams. something else to consider; I have seen guys put Zephyr 750 exhaust systems and carbs on kz650s/kz750s because the port spacing is the same. The Zephyr 550 is based off the old KZ550 motor. I would not be surprised at all if the ports were the same for the zr550/kz550. I have never researched it but it might be worth the trouble for more exhaust options and a nice carb upgrade.

Yeah, the exhaust ports should be the same on many of these KZ motors. 650/750 should be the same but I haven't measured the 550's. It would probably be close enough to hammer tweak a 650 pipe on it.
 
"With mods to the rear hanger plate, any four cylinder kawi 400/500/550 exhaust can be fitted, even later zx unitrack, ZR550 and GT550 shaft Ltd etc...."


https://kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597058-1980-kawasaki-kz550-exhaust
 
I have an old Mac 4 into 1 exhaust for a KZ550 you can have. The headers have some pitting and have a couple of pinholes that need welded up, but it's yours if you want it. I can bring it to the thaw, so no shipping.

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cyclefreak said:
I have an old Mac 4 into 1 exhaust for a KZ550 you can have. The headers have some pitting and have a couple of pinholes that need welded up, but it's yours if you want it. I can bring it to the thaw, so no shipping.

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Man that would be awesome if you don't mind. The future of this bike is still unsure, could end up in a different form (more on that later) I appreciate it man!

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HURCO550 said:
Man that would be awesome if you don't mind. The future of this bike is still unsure, could end up in a different form (more on that later) I appreciate it man!

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Don't mind at all. It's just taking up space in my garage anyway.

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So, have you come to your senses and ordered a universal hardtail kit for it yet?
 

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