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GPz550 Newsletter 11/02. Swapping the axle shaft nut for a flanged lock nut using Honda OEM parts!
Lock nuts weren't widespread on production vehicles until the 1980s. Was it the cost? Did they prefer lock washers? It's a mystery... Back then, axle shafts ... -
GPz550 Communication 10/28 Issue. Recently? Brake master is “HONDA OEM horizontal mount” – achieving both performance and cost efficiency! Perfo
Good morning - it looks like we're in for another rainy week. While the heat is unpleasant, the rain is worse because it keeps me from going outside. The GPz... -
GPz550 Communication 10/26 Issue. Used Fuel Tank is “Uncoated – The Ceiling is Key” Endoscope and Ceramic Compound
I'm updating the GPZ 550 Communication whenever I get a chance. Now, to solve the fuel tank hole problem, I purchased a used tank. You really do worry until ... -
GPZ550 Newsletter 10/25. Not Just OEM Size? How to Choose Narrow Tires. Let’s Try Out Belted Bias (*´ω｀*)
These days, there's hardly any choice when it comes to tire sizes, right? For 17-inch wheels, "Front 3.50-17, Rear 5.50 or 6.00-17" For 18-inch wheels, "Fron... -
10/18 Issue. GPz550 Communication – Optimize Screen Mounting! Easy on and off, right?
Back in those days, they used mysterious screen mounting methods. I'm not sure if OEM parts are available, but they didn't mount screens the same way. When i... -
Tired today too ♬ When your used fuel tank lacks shine! Easy-to-use ceramic compound really works
I'm really a fan of original paint jobs. If I'm being honest, bikes that are all shiny from a fresh repaint tire me out a bit. I find it more charming when t... -
Issue 10/15 “GPz550 Newsletter”. Rusty fuel tank, DIY rust removal & coating not recommended.
I already knew from the start that the fuel tank was rusty. I thought it wouldn't be that bad, but reality wasn't so kind. I won't do any fuel tank rust remo... -
Added the allegedly 65 horsepower GPZ550 (ZX550) (*´ω｀*)
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GPz550 Communication 10/14. Restoring a dirty screen! Ceramic compound is really convenient, you know~ (*´ω｀*)
My GPz550 screen is super dirty. I mean, it's shockingly bad... Well, I could buy a new one, but it costs quite a bit to get the bike running, so I'm the typ... -
GPz550 Communication Issue 10/13. THE Kawasaki Pitch? I repurposed a GPZ900R early model repro rear-view mirror.
I've acquired such a great bike that I never run out of blog topics~ I'm deeply feeling Kawasaki's generosity in the world of parts compatibility. I'm a bit ...
