Is the exhaust system on a Kawasaki GT 550 still working?
Standard exhaust rotted through within the first two years of owning the bike, because I ride all year round, so I’d say by 30,000 miles the system was replaced with a stainless Motad 4-1 that’s still going strong. Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer?
When did the Kawasaki GT550 model come out?
Mine is a G4 model from 1991and although it does not have the carb heater it has never let me down when ridden all year round in the 3 1/2 years that I did the 67]
Is the Kawasaki GT550 a good long distance bike?
The shaft is a very good design, only needs the oil to be changed every so often to keep it happy. add a fly screen and they make a good long distance machine as the engine cruises happily at speed and the riding position is very comfortable. fuel economy is also quite good at the 55mpg mark.
How often do spark plugs go out on Kawasaki GT 550?
New spark plugs every 10,000 miles along with cleaned after market air filter and balance the carbs. Balancing the carbs should not be skipped, they go out pretty quickly; 10,000 mile intervals I find to be just right for how I ride. The valve shims get checked/adjusted every 20,000 miles.
When was the last time I rode a Kawasaki GT550?
This thread will record the rebuild of my 1993 Kawasaki GT550 G9. I bought the GT550 in November 2010 as a cheap way to see if commuting to the office by bike would be successful. The last time I had owned a bike was in 1982 so a low powered middleweight seemed the right way to go.
What’s the thin pipe on a Kawasaki GT550?
The thin pipe in the picture is to balance the air pressure between the fork legs. The bottom fork holder/bottom bracket was cleaned and refitted. The original steering head bearings were fine so were cleaned and re-used.
How are crankcases fitted on a Kawasaki GT550?
The crankcases are closed and the bolt heads are given a coat of paint. The masking tape keeps the mating surface clear of paint. The main bearing bolts were fitted first, then the lower crankcase bolts, and finally the upper crankcase bolts. The engine was then inverted to fit the primary shaft and oil pump.
What kind of Springs does a Kawasaki GT 550 use?
Replaced the springs with heavy duty EBC parts, and also replaced all the plates with EBC items while it was open; the old plates were still within spec though.