Thanks man. You mean the bracket I had to replace? Yeah, not really eye candy but since it is hidden away, I did not care too much. It is a fast and nimble bike but it was just too small for me so I traded her in for a GPz900R in great condition.
@@nordwind501 thanks for reply, the nine is great as well, its just my friend had a 550 in the early 00s I had a fzr we went all over, great times, anyway keep the right side up, take care.
@@nordwind501 by the way its not the welding on yours, its just my friend bollox head, at the back over behind the engine we're the welds go.keep it country.
Nice job. Shame you couldn't keep this bike. With time, you'll appreciate lighter machines more than bigger/weightier bikes. That's something everyone has to learn for themselves though. Thanks for posting, and with very nice background music to go with the slideshow.
Thanks man. 👍 It's not that I don't appreciate the lighter bikes - besides the ZRX and the GPZ900 I also have a '79 KZ650B that I love. Only 67HP but so nimble and great in the twisties... ☺️ My main issue with the 550 was that I am quite tall (1.88m) and just didn't find a good riding position. She went to a good and loving home though (guy with about 1.75 height 😉) and the GPZ900 I got in return is simply a hoot to ride. 😎
You're doing god work man. Awesome project, awesome bike, awesome job. I have a dream to get into restoring these old iconic peaces of art too one day. Have one just like this for sale near by. Maybe i will start a project like this too one day and share my progress! Still have a lot to learn.
So sorry man. I have just read that comment right now. It was a very satisfying project and I learned a lot during the process. You're right, it's worth the effort saving these old icons. 😎
Originalanlagen findet man praktisch überhaupt nicht mehr in vernünftigem Zustand. Restaurierung wird meist an der Schwarzverchromung scheitern, es sei denn, man findet einen Oberflächenveredler, der sowas kann. Deswegen sieht man bei den alten Bikes eben meist nur noch Nachrüstanlagen. Habe dasselbe Problem momentan bei meiner GPZ900R. 😳 Sorry, nicht sehr hilfreich, fürchte ich.
@@nordwind501 Ja das mit den Auspuffanlagen ist mir bekannt. Ich habe eine originale dran, sieht nur hier und da etwas "scheckig" aus. Lass ich einfach dran. Die Maschine hat original 21Tkm. Kennst Du einen guten Lackierer, möchte Sie im FireCracker Red neu lackieren lassen, Den Dekorsatz hab ich. Schön das paar Leute die 80er Bike`s in Ehren halten;) BG
@@nordwind501 Suche nochmal eine z500 oder am besten z550. War mein erstes Motorrad 1985. Super selten und wenn schnell weg. Obwohl nicht soviel Chrom, Gussräder, schwarzen Motor, etwas eckig, nicht so schön rund wie in den 70ern. z1000 MkII komplett verschwunden.
Good work. I have a nearly identical gpz550 A6, same colours. I had one 20 years ago and always missed the sound it made. My “new” one is in great condition but does have some marks on the engine. Did you do the painting process yourself? Is so what was the process/ products used and how did you get the Dohc back to bright after painting.
So sorry man. I have just read that comment right now. Maybe it helps someone anyway. I sanded down the covers and the entire engine. I got some high quality 2 component engine paint in rattle cans and sprayed several coats. I sanded down and polished the protuding sections of the valve cover after the paint had cured.
I had an 80/81 GPZ 550. It was a very nice machine.
These truly are great bikes - both generations. 👍
The 550 was just a tad too small for my height, so I swapped it for a just as nice 1988 GPz900R. 😎
Lovely job. The engine is bulletproof, but the frame bad welding, fast bike.
Thanks man. You mean the bracket I had to replace? Yeah, not really eye candy but since it is hidden away, I did not care too much. It is a fast and nimble bike but it was just too small for me so I traded her in for a GPz900R in great condition.
@@nordwind501 thanks for reply, the nine is great as well, its just my friend had a 550 in the early 00s I had a fzr we went all over, great times, anyway keep the right side up, take care.
@@VickersV Cheers, you to Sir. 🤙🏻
@@nordwind501 by the way its not the welding on yours, its just my friend bollox head, at the back over behind the engine we're the welds go.keep it country.
Nice job. Shame you couldn't keep this bike. With time, you'll appreciate lighter machines more than bigger/weightier bikes. That's something everyone has to learn for themselves though. Thanks for posting, and with very nice background music to go with the slideshow.
Thanks man. 👍
It's not that I don't appreciate the lighter bikes - besides the ZRX and the GPZ900 I also have a '79 KZ650B that I love. Only 67HP but so nimble and great in the twisties... ☺️
My main issue with the 550 was that I am quite tall (1.88m) and just didn't find a good riding position.
She went to a good and loving home though (guy with about 1.75 height 😉) and the GPZ900 I got in return is simply a hoot to ride. 😎
You're doing god work man. Awesome project, awesome bike, awesome job. I have a dream to get into restoring these old iconic peaces of art too one day. Have one just like this for sale near by. Maybe i will start a project like this too one day and share my progress! Still have a lot to learn.
So sorry man. I have just read that comment right now. It was a very satisfying project and I learned a lot during the process. You're right, it's worth the effort saving these old icons. 😎
I really want one.
hermosaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!
Graciaaaaaas! 😊
Eine neuen Auspuff können ich für meine GPZ550 ut auch noch gebrauchen, evtl. einen Tipp wo man suchen könnte? Gute Arbeit!!!
Originalanlagen findet man praktisch überhaupt nicht mehr in vernünftigem Zustand. Restaurierung wird meist an der Schwarzverchromung scheitern, es sei denn, man findet einen Oberflächenveredler, der sowas kann. Deswegen sieht man bei den alten Bikes eben meist nur noch Nachrüstanlagen. Habe dasselbe Problem momentan bei meiner GPZ900R. 😳
Sorry, nicht sehr hilfreich, fürchte ich.
@@nordwind501 Ja das mit den Auspuffanlagen ist mir bekannt. Ich habe eine originale dran, sieht nur hier und da etwas "scheckig" aus. Lass ich einfach dran. Die Maschine hat original 21Tkm. Kennst Du einen guten Lackierer, möchte Sie im FireCracker Red neu lackieren lassen, Den Dekorsatz hab ich. Schön das paar Leute die 80er Bike`s in Ehren halten;) BG
@@commodore7587 Ich kann dir leider auch keinen Lackierer empfehlen. Ja, die alten Bikes haben ihren eigenen Charakter. 👍
@@nordwind501 Suche nochmal eine z500 oder am besten z550. War mein erstes Motorrad 1985. Super selten und wenn schnell weg. Obwohl nicht soviel Chrom, Gussräder, schwarzen Motor, etwas eckig, nicht so schön rund wie in den 70ern. z1000 MkII komplett verschwunden.
Здравствуйте стоит ли топливный насос или там бензин саматёком поступает?
There's no fuel pump. All gravity/vacuum controlled.
Good work. I have a nearly identical gpz550 A6, same colours. I had one 20 years ago and always missed the sound it made. My “new” one is in great condition but does have some marks on the engine. Did you do the painting process yourself? Is so what was the process/ products used and how did you get the Dohc back to bright after painting.
So sorry man. I have just read that comment right now. Maybe it helps someone anyway. I sanded down the covers and the entire engine. I got some high quality 2 component engine paint in rattle cans and sprayed several coats. I sanded down and polished the protuding sections of the valve cover after the paint had cured.