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by Pez123
Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: The Bar
Topic: What’s it worth?
Replies: 2
Views: 1643

Re: What’s it worth?

Just spotted my deliberate mistake - it’s a 1983.
by Pez123
Thu Sep 30, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: The Bar
Topic: What’s it worth?
Replies: 2
Views: 1643

What’s it worth?

Hi all. Sadly, after a period of poor health, I’m in a position where I have to reduce my bike numbers. My 1981 GS550MZ Kat is one of those that will be sold but I’m struggling to establish the current value. It’s in very good condition, less than 12k miles. Serviced and MOT’d. Original bike includi...
by Pez123
Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Technical Q&A
Topic: Torque settings for head/crank on 550m-z katana
Replies: 1
Views: 363

Torque settings for head/crank on 550m-z katana

Hi folks.
I'm trying to find the correct torque settings for the connection of cylinder head block to crank case. Have surfed and surfed without joy!
It's for the GS550MZ Kat
Does anyone out there know them, or know where I can find them? And the correct order for tightening?
Cheers!
by Pez123
Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: Say Hello
Topic: Hi to all!
Replies: 4
Views: 3613

Re: Hi to all!

Can't add photos for some reason. I'm an IT idiot it seems ;)
by Pez123
Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Say Hello
Topic: Hi to all!
Replies: 4
Views: 3613

Hi to all!

Hi folks. I'm Pez (aka Ian). Just joined yesterday. I stumbled on my GS550MZ KAT at the classic show in Stafford last year. Saw it on the Saturday, trailered it home on Sunday - Then had to explain myself to the boss! :roll: 15 months on and it's back on the road. Needed a fair bit to get through th...
by Pez123
Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: ED1- The GS550M and GS650G
Topic: 550MZ
Replies: 3
Views: 5473

Re: 550MZ

Thank you for all the info. Really appreciate it!
Sounds like BT45's is the way to go then!!

I did put some photos on my gallery last night but I'll try and find the "Say Hello" page too.
Cheers
Pez
by Pez123
Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: ED1- The GS550M and GS650G
Topic: 550MZ
Replies: 3
Views: 5473

550MZ

Hi folks. Just registered on the forum having bought my 550 Kat a year ago. It had been standing for 6 years so needed a bit of work! 12 months on and it's got it's MOT but with an advisory on the tyres.They're OK for now but pretty cheap rubber. Trying to find out what the favoured tyres are that o...