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  1. 03-09-2009, 08:04 PM #1
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    Default Finally got the Saki on the road.......

    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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  2. 03-09-2009, 08:21 PM #2
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    old school!
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    looks nice man!
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    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.


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  5. 03-09-2009, 10:24 PM #5
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    i say keep it man. its in great shape and you never know where gas is gonna go to this summer.
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    Not my cup of tea but i say sell it!
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    use it to pick up chicks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tarzanman
    use it to pick up chicks!
    Like who whores you pay to get on it an ride with you
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  9. 03-10-2009, 09:28 PM #9
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    Eh, most chicks dig the bike lol.


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