1981 Kawasaki Kz550 - Custom Rat Rod Chopper - Hardtail - Dynojet - Pods - Cool! on 2040-motos

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Hi all!

I'm selling my 1981 KZ550 custom chopper, I built it with my Dad. Its a rat rod for sure, its a culmination of two KZ550s and parts here and there from other bikes. The chassis has 38511 miles on it, the engine however has much less (I cant remember off hand). I was told the original engine to this chassis was bad, so I bought a parts bike with a good engine. (I still have the old bad engine). When I did the engine swap I did the hardtail conversion, I did a "kong" type conversion. The swing arm is still intact so the bike can be easily maintained, it bolts to the uprights vs shocks. I also relocated the battery to the right side, its a little bit of a challenge getting in/out but obviously I got it in there, haha!

The bike overall is in good condition, it looks like a ratty but thats the point. I installed a rear fender from another bike (Yamaha I think?), and a Tombstone tail light. The bike has also been raked a few degrees. The handle bars are stockers cut and rotated out, they are comfortable but give off a custom look. The engine is stock other than the POD filters, when I installed them I had to get a jet kit, so I bought the DynoJet kit, it came with a handful of jets and new needles. Currently the #98 main jets and DJ needles (4th from the top slot) are installed, it runs great! The bike starts every time, and usually with little to no choke. The brakes are in working condition, the speedometer works, the tach works, all the lights and turn signals work too! The only thing that is iffy is the neutral light, it doesnt illuminate when its put in neutral.

I re-wrapped most of the electrical harness and rewired the tails and rear turn signals (I'm using a second front set of signals for the rear). Over the engine I wrapped the harness with high temp tape and where the harness is exposed I put nylon split loom over it.

The bike will come with a box of stock parts, side covers, foot pegs, air box, and other misc stuff from the parts bike. There is also a set of case protection bars that are not pictured, they will be installed on the bike shortly. They hug the two crank case sides that protrude incase of a fall.

The bike rides very smooth for a hardtail, I really like the way this bike rides but its time to sell and move onto other projects. It would make a great around town cruiser or with some elbow grease a really clean custom chopper. Its a cool bike that gets some lookers on the street, dont let the ratty exterior deterr you from this fun bike!

I have a clean and clear MD title ready to sign off to the next owner!

If you have any questions dont hesitate to ask!