Faster than a Harley 883?! My 1980 KZ550 LTD.

[@mikehancock6280]

I had one and it was the most fun bike I ever owned. Quick, fast enough,comfortable and dependable. If I find a mint example I will definitely buy it.

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

Couldn’t agree more man! Out of all my bikes it was always the funnest little bike to ride. I had to sell it recently to cover some home expenses but if I ever see one out there again it will be mine. Ride safe!

[@YTjndallas]

I’m trying to buy a 1980 Kz 550c LTD tomorrow. It was the same bike I had when I was 20. It’s museum quality Witt 4,282 miles on it. Original saddle!

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

That’s incredible man! Grab that up while you can. I will never sell this bike, it has sooo much character when I ride it. Let me know how the bike works when you get it man.

[@brandonkostrzewa8470]

Nice I found one picking up this weekend, i turn 22 soon

[@Realifesaiyan1]

There's one where I live. 4.9 k miles

[@Realifesaiyan1]

I bought a 82 a few months ago... It has 5k mile on it.

[@MrAtomBee]

I had 1981 kz550 one and only bike i ever owned I was 19 and want the bike back. What a rush!! I bought my bike for around 800 bucks also LOL!! it might have 1000 cant remeber

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

Noice!! One of the best little bikes out there man. I had to sell mine to pay from some home expenses, miss it quite a bit.

[@edogedogedo]

Sweet video man, love the energy. Picking up one of these tomorrow for 500 bucks that needs the carbs cleaned, or so the current owner says. Excited to learn how to work on it and get to learning how to ride! Subbed

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

Nice man!! They are great little bikes. Super fun, and a lot of character. Hope the bike works out for you!

[@fernandopatino5273]

Beautiful bike 👍👍👍

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

Thank you! It’s a blast to ride around on for sure.

[@beanvo9924]

You live in a beautiful place my friend.

[@jackthomson1649]

What beautiful scenery and the lessons of life inbetween! What I always love from youtube. What part of Canada are you in? Nice bike btw, I've got a 1982 kz440 and its my beginner bike too haha

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

Thanks I appreciate that. Yeah, I'm tucked away on the eastern coast of Canada in New Brunswick. It was a great little bike, they just keep going and are so much fun to put around on. Enjoy yours, and don't sell it if you got it for a great deal. Ride safe!

[@poisoNation]

I have this same bike, though its the standard not the LTD version, and I absolutely love it. So simple, raw, nimble and easy to ride and work on. The only downside of this bike are the TK carbs which make the bike very cold blooded. Once you get em all dialed in this bike is a real treat and has plenty of USABLE power. I hate dudes that brag about bigger CC bikes with 100+hp, like okay dude have fun either using only 10% of your bikes power or running from the police. I'm sure they'll be glad they have all that power when they're lane splitting in traffic all the time lol.

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

Amen! Right on man. You’re so right in all those areas. I had to sell it last summer and I’m missing it right now, it was my all around bike I didn’t mind riding first thing in the spring. Now I’m waiting for brake parts for my vtx. Wish I kept it!

[@cranius9956]

Awesome Video man! I just picked up an 82 kz 550 and was wondering if you had a digital manual or had a good recommendation on where to get one!

[@stilldeadrecords]

What cables did you buy for the throttle and clutch that weren’t 500 feet long like the originals?

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

I actually just used the original ones. They curved a bit but worked fine with the drag bars.

[@alwood9148]

i have 2 but the z500,s although a 550 topend on one, both are fun and quick people just dont know about them they are a mini Z1000 just lighter

[@nickandmotorcycletime5246]

Totally! Wicked little bikes.

[@YTjndallas]

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