Faster than a Harley 883?! My 1980 KZ550 LTD.

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

Комментарии • 24

  • @mikehancock6280
    @mikehancock6280 Год назад +3

    I had one and it was the most fun bike I ever owned. Quick, fast enough,comfortable and dependable. If I find a mint example I will definitely buy it.

    • @nickandmotorcycletime5246
      @nickandmotorcycletime5246  Год назад +1

      Couldn’t agree more man! Out of all my bikes it was always the funnest little bike to ride. I had to sell it recently to cover some home expenses but if I ever see one out there again it will be mine. Ride safe!

  • @YTjndallas
    @YTjndallas 2 года назад +6

    I’m trying to buy a 1980 Kz 550c LTD tomorrow. It was the same bike I had when I was 20. It’s museum quality Witt 4,282 miles on it. Original saddle!

    • @nickandmotorcycletime5246
      @nickandmotorcycletime5246  2 года назад +1

      That’s incredible man! Grab that up while you can. I will never sell this bike, it has sooo much character when I ride it. Let me know how the bike works when you get it man.

    • @brandonkostrzewa8470
      @brandonkostrzewa8470 Год назад +1

      Nice I found one picking up this weekend, i turn 22 soon

    • @Realifesaiyan1
      @Realifesaiyan1 Год назад +2

      There's one where I live. 4.9 k miles

    • @Realifesaiyan1
      @Realifesaiyan1 Год назад +1

      I bought a 82 a few months ago... It has 5k mile on it.

  • @MrAtomBee
    @MrAtomBee Год назад +3

    I had 1981 kz550 one and only bike i ever owned I was 19 and want the bike back. What a rush!! I bought my bike for around 800 bucks also LOL!! it might have 1000 cant remeber

    • @nickandmotorcycletime5246
      @nickandmotorcycletime5246  Год назад

      Noice!! One of the best little bikes out there man. I had to sell mine to pay from some home expenses, miss it quite a bit.

  • @beanvo9924
    @beanvo9924 4 месяца назад

    You live in a beautiful place my friend.

  • @fernandopatino5273
    @fernandopatino5273 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful bike 👍👍👍

  • @edogedogedo
    @edogedogedo 9 месяцев назад +1

    Sweet video man, love the energy. Picking up one of these tomorrow for 500 bucks that needs the carbs cleaned, or so the current owner says. Excited to learn how to work on it and get to learning how to ride! Subbed

    • @nickandmotorcycletime5246
      @nickandmotorcycletime5246  9 месяцев назад

      Nice man!! They are great little bikes. Super fun, and a lot of character. Hope the bike works out for you!

  • @poisoNation
    @poisoNation 8 месяцев назад +1

    I have this same bike, though its the standard not the LTD version, and I absolutely love it. So simple, raw, nimble and easy to ride and work on. The only downside of this bike are the TK carbs which make the bike very cold blooded. Once you get em all dialed in this bike is a real treat and has plenty of USABLE power. I hate dudes that brag about bigger CC bikes with 100+hp, like okay dude have fun either using only 10% of your bikes power or running from the police. I'm sure they'll be glad they have all that power when they're lane splitting in traffic all the time lol.

    • @nickandmotorcycletime5246
      @nickandmotorcycletime5246  8 месяцев назад

      Amen! Right on man. You’re so right in all those areas. I had to sell it last summer and I’m missing it right now, it was my all around bike I didn’t mind riding first thing in the spring. Now I’m waiting for brake parts for my vtx. Wish I kept it!

  • @jackthomson1649
    @jackthomson1649 Год назад +2

    What beautiful scenery and the lessons of life inbetween! What I always love from youtube. What part of Canada are you in? Nice bike btw, I've got a 1982 kz440 and its my beginner bike too haha

    • @nickandmotorcycletime5246
      @nickandmotorcycletime5246  Год назад +1

      Thanks I appreciate that. Yeah, I'm tucked away on the eastern coast of Canada in New Brunswick. It was a great little bike, they just keep going and are so much fun to put around on. Enjoy yours, and don't sell it if you got it for a great deal. Ride safe!

  • @cranius9956
    @cranius9956 4 месяца назад

    Awesome Video man! I just picked up an 82 kz 550 and was wondering if you had a digital manual or had a good recommendation on where to get one!

  • @alwood9148
    @alwood9148 Год назад +1

    i have 2 but the z500,s although a 550 topend on one, both are fun and quick people just dont know about them they are a mini Z1000 just lighter

  • @stilldeadrecords
    @stilldeadrecords 9 месяцев назад +1

    What cables did you buy for the throttle and clutch that weren’t 500 feet long like the originals?

    • @nickandmotorcycletime5246
      @nickandmotorcycletime5246  9 месяцев назад

      I actually just used the original ones. They curved a bit but worked fine with the drag bars.

  • @YTjndallas
    @YTjndallas 2 года назад +2

    My whole comment disappeared.