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AV8ter
03-09-2009, 08:04 PM
Got the bike a little over two years ago from a friend who never rode it. He dropped the bike back in 1986 and could not get started so he just let is sit for a little over twenty years. He told me if I wanted it I could take it.

The bike is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ550 LTD. I ended up redoing the whole carb and ignition setup to gut it to run again and had to get new sprockets, tires and a chain. I went ahead and ditched the sissy bar and cruiser handlebars in favor of a sporty-ish setup.

Finally took it out yesterday for the first time ever and it ran like a champ. At this point I am either going to sell it for REALLY cheap or just make it a streetfighter.



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Kevin
Tech5
03-09-2009, 08:21 PM
old school!
MrBoostedCRX
03-09-2009, 08:22 PM
looks nice man!
AV8ter
03-09-2009, 09:48 PM
Thanks.

I know it would be cliche and all but if I repaint it I am going to do the Kawasaki Green with blue and white stripes.

I am in love with the retro look of this bike.


Kevin
wannab20hatch
03-09-2009, 10:24 PM
i say keep it man. its in great shape and you never know where gas is gonna go to this summer.
Tech5
03-10-2009, 12:44 PM
Not my cup of tea but i say sell it!
Tarzanman
03-10-2009, 07:24 PM
use it to pick up chicks!
Tech5
03-10-2009, 07:36 PM
use it to pick up chicks!

Like who whores you pay to get on it an ride with you:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:
AV8ter
03-10-2009, 09:28 PM
Eh, most chicks dig the bike lol.


Kevin