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| Author: | suthernS2 [ Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Opinions on my next bike |
I just recently sold My Honda GB500 after owning it for over 5 years.After reading this months motorcycle classics mag, I'm kind of interested in a Kawasaki GPZ550.I had a friend who bought one brand new back in the day and I loved riding it.Any thoughts on the GPZ or any other bike in the 500/550 range ? Doesn't have to be a speed demon as I just want to ride it on country/mountain roads. Also, what's a fair price to pay for a clean used GPZ ? Thanks in advance. Buddy |
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| Author: | Zambia [ Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions on my next bike |
I've never owned one -- but I like them. If I were you, I would consider the 750. It won't cost much more and it comes with 80-90 HP which you always have whether you need it or not! http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicle ... Z425702996 |
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| Author: | Ja-Moo [ Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions on my next bike |
Wixh I was closer, I would snag that one, always wanted one!. They are fun bikes, the EX had a 83 |
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| Author: | kas750 [ Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions on my next bike |
Its a pity you are not over here! A friend of mine is selling this. http://z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... 39&start=0 Its very nice but sadly these bikes have little or no following over here. |
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| Author: | suthernS2 [ Fri Oct 26, 2012 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions on my next bike |
Wow, those are both nice bikes. Prices seem cheap also. I may have to consider the 750 as it may be easier to find. |
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| Author: | Steve [ Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions on my next bike |
My step brother has a early GPz550 and it is an incredible motorcycle. Fun, plenty of power (for a 550), handles pretty darn good and it is as reliable as an anvil. Great machines, and mark my words - one that will appreciate in value over time. |
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| Author: | mc356ce [ Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions on my next bike |
I have owned several GPZ's and sold/worked on quite a few more. The 550's are awesome bikes, smooth, powerful for their displacement, very competent, fun bikes to ride and own. The 750's are the same, just more of it, 1100's, a little different story. Personally, I like the dual shock models, the '81 550 and the '82 750, both that rate very high on my list of all time favorite bikes. |
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| Author: | suthernS2 [ Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions on my next bike |
That's kind of where I'm leaning,the dual shock model. It looks more old school to me. This month's cover of Motorcycle Classics magazine has the 81 550 on the cover.It's a stunning bike to look at . |
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| Author: | JRD [ Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions on my next bike |
My brother still has his '85 GPz550, has 15K or so on it and he still loves it. He bought it brand new. When I went with him to check it out (back in '85), I spied a '82 GPz750. I wish I would have never sold it. Great bike that I had a lot of fun on. My only complaint, the goofy 85 mph speedometer. Second gear at redline was 78 mph and you still had three gears left  Jeff |
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| Author: | Steve [ Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinions on my next bike |
 I read that cover to cover a few times before it went on eBay.... The crash bars should of been black IMO, and I also prefer the black header. Chrome Kerker was one of the accessories offered. Looking for more pictures..... |
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