XZ550 Project - Soon to be vintage. - Page 2

chrisw · 24-10-2009, 07:37 PM

since I haven't updated this in a while, I thought I would add on my work from today. Haven't been able to do anything for a MONTH because of work comittments, but here is a quick update. and no, it still has not been clearcoated or buffed. most parts are just resting on the bike, thats why they seem to have horrible panel gaps.

How it started

how it is today.

chrisw · 29-10-2009, 06:27 PM

the PURPLE REIGN ... i mean XZ550 is getting there *cough prince cough*

chrisw · 15-11-2009, 04:00 PM

So i dont spam up the forms with more of my un-carrelated garbage. here is some of the latest project.

its basically a 200 dollar GSX250, got it in a sorry state and just revamping it so some learner can have a blast on it.

how it started

the paint it will receive, shown with low bars and some new parts

some colour coding of the gauges and headlight bucket. mmm metallic.

chicaboo · 15-11-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisw

its basically a 200 dollar GSX250, got it in a sorry state and just revamping it so some learner can have a blast on it.

You'll prolly find some 40-50 year old guy trying to reconnect with the things of his youth will be more interested in it [...if you do a good job].

Gav.

chrisw · 16-11-2009, 01:43 AM

well, its getting there, here is the mockup of the painted parts, minus clear of course.

chrisw · 16-11-2009, 01:46 AM

hehe, quite possibly, except GSX250's are as common as the proverbial bat****. with a slick bit of paint, the hot pipes and a slightly worked motor it should go to either a L plater or an older person of the same vintage that had one in their youth.

gmagugo1 · 11-01-2011, 04:50 AM

Hi I have the same bike but mine is almost bran new it has only 6000 mile i have it for 20 years and I never start it do not need anything just start but I don't know the procedure engine don't move for 20 years if some body answer this comment i will send you a pictures

mkid · 11-01-2011, 08:12 AM

ok well all experience is with trail bikes and dual sports
ive built 4 bikes myself (all trail bikes mainly 2stroke)

to start with check the oil level and the condition of the oil
chances are if it hasent been moved in several years its gonna be a bit stiff in the cyclinder
so change if necassary ( although id change it anyway to be on the safe side)
after that grab the kick starter (not sure if that bike has one) and slowly crank it to check the compression, timing and get some oil in the cyclinder

then check the spark plug has spark. make sure when you do not to drop any grim or dirt into the cyclinder

then empty any fuel of the carb, fuel lines, and tank. get some new fuel into the system
the better the octane the better in motorbikes.

turn the choke on and start kick starting it. slowly at first but build up in speed and frequency

that should get you there. then take off choke after it has warmed up a lil
and adjust your idle speed

hope this helps

gmagugo1 · 13-01-2011, 10:51 AM

i'm sorry. i was meant to say I have the Ymaha XZ550. Would it be a similar procedure? It does not have a kick start or a choke that I am aware of.

mkid · 13-01-2011, 11:31 AM

very similar yes

ok so it has a electric start
most bikes have choke but it might have a auto choke for cold starts
but look for a stick or button on the carby, handle bars and around they bike
that has a l-l looking symbol pull or push it (depends on bike which way)

if it has electric start then the battery might be knacked
if it is you might be able to save by getting some more acid and distilled water into it and charge it or you will have to buy another

do the same but when you start it you could electric start or (the way id say is easier for a first time start) is pull the clutch in and select second gear get a mate to push you. when you get to a decent speed let the clutch out. it will take a few tries but it should get it started. then you can look into brakes conditions and other things to get it back on the road

if your not that mechanical able for this kind of thing any bike mechanic should be able to without being to expensive depending on parts and labour time

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24-10-2009, 07:37 PM	#21
chrisw 2-Wheeled Weirdo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney. Car: '09 GT650r Posts: 569 View Photos By: chrisw	since I haven't updated this in a while, I thought I would add on my work from today. Haven't been able to do anything for a MONTH because of work comittments, but here is a quick update. and no, it still has not been clearcoated or buffed. most parts are just resting on the bike, thats why they seem to have horrible panel gaps. How it started how it is today.

29-10-2009, 06:27 PM	#22
chrisw 2-Wheeled Weirdo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney. Car: '09 GT650r Posts: 569 View Photos By: chrisw	the PURPLE REIGN ... i mean XZ550 is getting there cough prince cough

15-11-2009, 04:00 PM	#23
chrisw 2-Wheeled Weirdo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney. Car: '09 GT650r Posts: 569 View Photos By: chrisw	So i dont spam up the forms with more of my un-carrelated garbage. here is some of the latest project. its basically a 200 dollar GSX250, got it in a sorry state and just revamping it so some learner can have a blast on it. how it started the paint it will receive, shown with low bars and some new parts some colour coding of the gauges and headlight bucket. mmm metallic.

16-11-2009, 01:43 AM	#25
chrisw 2-Wheeled Weirdo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney. Car: '09 GT650r Posts: 569 View Photos By: chrisw	well, its getting there, here is the mockup of the painted parts, minus clear of course.

16-11-2009, 01:46 AM	#26
chrisw 2-Wheeled Weirdo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney. Car: '09 GT650r Posts: 569 View Photos By: chrisw	hehe, quite possibly, except GSX250's are as common as the proverbial bat****. with a slick bit of paint, the hot pipes and a slightly worked motor it should go to either a L plater or an older person of the same vintage that had one in their youth.

11-01-2011, 04:50 AM	#27
gmagugo1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Car: Ford explorer Posts: 2	Hi I have the same bike but mine is almost bran new it has only 6000 mile i have it for 20 years and I never start it do not need anything just start but I don't know the procedure engine don't move for 20 years if some body answer this comment i will send you a pictures

11-01-2011, 08:12 AM	#28
mkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wollongong, NSW, australia Car: BK 3 SP23 Posts: 840	ok well all experience is with trail bikes and dual sports ive built 4 bikes myself (all trail bikes mainly 2stroke) to start with check the oil level and the condition of the oil chances are if it hasent been moved in several years its gonna be a bit stiff in the cyclinder so change if necassary ( although id change it anyway to be on the safe side) after that grab the kick starter (not sure if that bike has one) and slowly crank it to check the compression, timing and get some oil in the cyclinder then check the spark plug has spark. make sure when you do not to drop any grim or dirt into the cyclinder then empty any fuel of the carb, fuel lines, and tank. get some new fuel into the system the better the octane the better in motorbikes. turn the choke on and start kick starting it. slowly at first but build up in speed and frequency that should get you there. then take off choke after it has warmed up a lil and adjust your idle speed hope this helps

13-01-2011, 10:51 AM	#29
gmagugo1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Car: Ford explorer Posts: 2	i'm sorry. i was meant to say I have the Ymaha XZ550. Would it be a similar procedure? It does not have a kick start or a choke that I am aware of.

13-01-2011, 11:31 AM	#30
mkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wollongong, NSW, australia Car: BK 3 SP23 Posts: 840	very similar yes ok so it has a electric start most bikes have choke but it might have a auto choke for cold starts but look for a stick or button on the carby, handle bars and around they bike that has a l-l looking symbol pull or push it (depends on bike which way) if it has electric start then the battery might be knacked if it is you might be able to save by getting some more acid and distilled water into it and charge it or you will have to buy another do the same but when you start it you could electric start or (the way id say is easier for a first time start) is pull the clutch in and select second gear get a mate to push you. when you get to a decent speed let the clutch out. it will take a few tries but it should get it started. then you can look into brakes conditions and other things to get it back on the road if your not that mechanical able for this kind of thing any bike mechanic should be able to without being to expensive depending on parts and labour time