First Jaunt with the KZ550!

primal · 04-08-2009, 04:28 PM

Well guys, just got back from my first real ride on the KZ550.

The ride actually started out with me running to the local inspection station to get my bike inspected. Gotta have a street legal bike, ya know! After that I ran down to the local Kawasaki dealer to see about getting my rivet master link installed on my chain (*gasp* $32 minimum... might just buy the tool and do it myself!). I then decided to run about 10 miles up the road to an independent motorcycle shop and see what they could do about the chain. Unfortunately, it seems like one of the guys quite and he took a bunch of the specialty tools with him including, you guessed it, the chain tool.

So, having failed miserably at two placed I decided to just go for a ride. Hopped on the bike and took the scenic route back to my little unincorporated town, got back on Route 60 and took off. Rode for a bit then decided to turn around and come back home. All said and done I put about 30 miles on the new bike, which I guess is a pretty decent shakedown ride where I was actually able to get her above 35 MPH, haha.

So, all's good, except for one thing. I got home and as I was inspecting the bike I noticed that there was gas all over the 4th carbs float bowl. I'm not sure if its leaking through the gasket (which is new) or from the overflow. I should probably look into that when I get a chance.

Water Warrior 2 · 04-08-2009, 05:55 PM

Good for you. A shake down ride is good for the soul.

alanmcorcoran · 04-08-2009, 06:24 PM

How much are those chain tools? I have a couple of the bicycle chain version (one for each of my bicycle's tool kits) but I'm guessing the difference in link size between a motorcycle and a bicycle probably translates into a much higher price. I don't remember what I paid for mine, but it wasn't much.

primal · 04-08-2009, 07:07 PM

I looked up some prices and think I'll either pay the $32 or keep the clip master link. They run $50+.

04-08-2009, 04:28 PM	#1
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	First Jaunt with the KZ550! Well guys, just got back from my first real ride on the KZ550. The ride actually started out with me running to the local inspection station to get my bike inspected. Gotta have a street legal bike, ya know! After that I ran down to the local Kawasaki dealer to see about getting my rivet master link installed on my chain (gasp $32 minimum... might just buy the tool and do it myself!). I then decided to run about 10 miles up the road to an independent motorcycle shop and see what they could do about the chain. Unfortunately, it seems like one of the guys quite and he took a bunch of the specialty tools with him including, you guessed it, the chain tool. So, having failed miserably at two placed I decided to just go for a ride. Hopped on the bike and took the scenic route back to my little unincorporated town, got back on Route 60 and took off. Rode for a bit then decided to turn around and come back home. All said and done I put about 30 miles on the new bike, which I guess is a pretty decent shakedown ride where I was actually able to get her above 35 MPH, haha. So, all's good, except for one thing. I got home and as I was inspecting the bike I noticed that there was gas all over the 4th carbs float bowl. I'm not sure if its leaking through the gasket (which is new) or from the overflow. I should probably look into that when I get a chance. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-08-2009, 05:55 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: First Jaunt with the KZ550! Good for you. A shake down ride is good for the soul.
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04-08-2009, 06:24 PM	#3
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: First Jaunt with the KZ550! How much are those chain tools? I have a couple of the bicycle chain version (one for each of my bicycle's tool kits) but I'm guessing the difference in link size between a motorcycle and a bicycle probably translates into a much higher price. I don't remember what I paid for mine, but it wasn't much. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-08-2009, 07:07 PM	#4
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: First Jaunt with the KZ550! I looked up some prices and think I'll either pay the $32 or keep the clip master link. They run $50+.
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