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asterof
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PostPosted: 13:53 - 02 Apr 2017    Post subject: 1983 GPZ550 Restore Reply with quote

About two years ago I found a super clean condition 1983 GPZ550 located in Georgia. I purchased it and had it shipped to SoCal
When it got here I charged the battery, added some gas, checked the oil and started it up. Ran Ok
I have started doing a total restore, and have already torn it down and had the frame powder coated, and am starting to put it back together with all new parts I can find on eBay or the web.
What I need is a place I can order new parts from or a place
to have parts restored, and that seems to be a challenge.
I also want to get the Engine completely restored and need some pointer on issues anyone else has had.

I owned one of these when they were new, but sold it when my
daughter decided she wanted a bike back in 1986. So the reason
now that I am retired to do a restore on one.
Appreciate any help
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chickenstrip
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PostPosted: 14:21 - 02 Apr 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

In the UK, these used to be the go-to people for older Kawasaki spares:

https://www.z-power.co.uk/merchantmanager/index.php?cPath=4

Although I haven't ever used them myself, they used to have a pretty good reputation for knowing what's what. Could be worth contacting.
No one like that in the States? Someone like this perhaps?

https://www.johnnysvintagemotorcycle.com/Home.aspx

Even if they don't have the bits you need, companies like this are often worth getting in touch with as they may have knowledge of other sources or alternative solutions.
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