I am now the proud owner of a Kawie KZ550M, a shaft drive '83 model.
It's not running but I paid so little that I am not concerned if I
can't get it going again.

It does not have a key so I can't even raise the seat to install a new
battery.

Do the Kawasaki Dealers have access to codes to find a key for this
lovely example of Japan's Finest?

Should I remove the ignition switch and take it to a locksmith?

Please, FOAK, tell me the easiest way to get me out of this
pickle.....

TIA

Biker Dude

FOAK <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> I am now the proud owner of a Kawie KZ550M, a shaft drive '83 model.
> It's not running but I paid so little that I am not concerned if I
> can't get it going again.
>
> It does not have a key so I can't even raise the seat to install a new
> battery.
>
> Do the Kawasaki Dealers have access to codes to find a key for this
> lovely example of Japan's Finest?
>
> Should I remove the ignition switch and take it to a locksmith?
>
> Please, FOAK, tell me the easiest way to get me out of this
> pickle.....
>

eBay for a used switch and key. I thnk the same switch was used on all
the GTs as well as the GPzs of the era.

Alternatively item 150408498447 for a new one

Plus

http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/Ignition+S...500cc+to+750cc

http://www.gpzzone.co.uk/gpz500s/aca...s__relays_and_
LT_ignition_system_.html

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/Kawasaki...cture/Ignition
_Switch/

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The Older Gentleman <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> FOAK <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> > I am now the proud owner of a Kawie KZ550M, a shaft drive '83 model.
> > It's not running but I paid so little that I am not concerned if I
> > can't get it going again.
> >
> > It does not have a key so I can't even raise the seat to install a new
> > battery.
> >
> > Do the Kawasaki Dealers have access to codes to find a key for this
> > lovely example of Japan's Finest?
> >
> > Should I remove the ignition switch and take it to a locksmith?
> >
> > Please, FOAK, tell me the easiest way to get me out of this
> > pickle.....
> >
>
> eBay for a used switch and key. I thnk the same switch was used on all
> the GTs as well as the GPzs of the era.
>
> Alternatively item 150408498447 for a new one
>
> Plus
>
> http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/Ignition+S...500cc+to+750cc
>
> http://www.gpzzone.co.uk/gpz500s/aca...s__relays_and_
> LT_ignition_system_.html
>
> http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/Kawasaki...cture/Ignition
> _Switch/

All this assumes you're in the UK, of course. If you're a Yank, which I
now think appears likely, do your own bloody Googling.


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On Jan 30, 2:35*am, totallydeadmail...@yahoo.co.uk (The Older
Gentleman) wrote:
> The Older Gentleman <totallydeadmail...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > FOAK <jacobsenpa...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > I am now the proud owner of a Kawie KZ550M, a shaft drive '83 model.
> > > It's not running but I paid so little that I am not concerned if I
> > > can't get it going again.
>
> > > It does not have a key so I can't even raise the seat to install a new
> > > battery.
>
> > > Do the Kawasaki Dealers have access to codes to find a key for this
> > > lovely example of Japan's Finest?
>
> > > Should I remove the ignition switch and take it to a locksmith?
>
> > > Please, FOAK, tell me the easiest way to get me out of this
> > > pickle.....
>
> > eBay for a used switch and key. I thnk the same switch was used on all
> > the GTs as well as the GPzs of the era.
>
> > Alternatively item 150408498447 for a new one
>
> > Plus
>
> >http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/Ignition+S...500cc+to+750cc
>
> >http://www.gpzzone.co.uk/gpz500s/aca...s__relays_and_
> > LT_ignition_system_.html
>
> >http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/Kawasaki...cture/Ignition
> > _Switch/
>
> All this assumes you're in the UK, of course. If you're a Yank, which I
> now think appears likely, do your own bloody Googling.

Thanks for the info, but the same key is used for the petrol cap, for
the seat, and for the ignition.

One key for all three, otherwise I'd have to break in to the petrol
tank and seat and I need to raise the seat to service the air filter
and the battery.

I would also like to point out that I am blessed to live in the Land
of ZATAMM and that makes my situation superiour to your own.

Thanks in advance!

FOAK wrote:
> Thanks for the info, but the same key is used for the petrol cap, for
> the seat, and for the ignition.

Same drillbit?

> One key for all three, otherwise I'd have to break in to the petrol
> tank and seat and I need to raise the seat to service the air filter
> and the battery.

Not what *I* raise the seat for...

> I would also like to point out that I am blessed to live in the Land
> of ZATAMM and that makes my situation superiour to your own.

Can't be - doesn't render in ROT 13 innit.
>
> Thanks in advance!

Timing out too?

--
Rusty

On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:55:46 +0000, Rusty Hinge
<(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote in <hk1kc4$f4c$(E-Mail Removed)>:
> FOAK wrote:

>> I would also like to point out that I am blessed to live in the Land
>> of ZATAMM and that makes my situation superiour to your own.

> Can't be - doesn't render in ROT 13 innit.

I believe he's referring to the modern psychobabble "Zen and the
Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig, M'Lud.

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On Jan 30, 8:02*am, "Dr Ivan D. Reid" <Ivan.R...@brunel.ac.uk> wrote:

> * * * * I believe he's referring to the modern psychobabble "Zen and the
> Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig, M'Lud.

The book is more about philosophy than psychology.

Although it is revealed that the narrator is trying to repress
memories of his failure to have his doctoral thesis accepted, the
tension grows as the motorcycle tour
gets closer to Bozeman, Montana, where his life changing rejection
occurred.

So far as the connection between Zen and motorcycle maintenance is
concerned,
read the final paragraph:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_and...le_Maintenance

FOAK <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> > All this assumes you're in the UK, of course. If you're a Yank, which I
> > now think appears likely, do your own bloody Googling.
>
> Thanks for the info, but the same key is used for the petrol cap, for
> the seat, and for the ignition.

In which case, take the lock to a locksmith and get a key cut. The whole
ignition switch assembly just unbolts. The wires terminate in a simple
jack plug. It'll be easier to remove than the seat lock (which will need
the seat removing before you can access it, and so...) or the filler
cap.

The Japs stopped stamping key numbers on ignition switches decades ago,
for obvious reasons.


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Suzuki TS250ER GN250 Damn, back to six bikes!
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Dr Ivan D. Reid wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:55:46 +0000, Rusty Hinge
> <(E-Mail Removed)>
> wrote in <hk1kc4$f4c$(E-Mail Removed)>:
>> FOAK wrote:
>
>>> I would also like to point out that I am blessed to live in the Land
>>> of ZATAMM and that makes my situation superiour to your own.
>
>> Can't be - doesn't render in ROT 13 innit.
>
> I believe he's referring to the modern psychobabble "Zen and the
> Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig, M'Lud.

I am indebted to learned counsel's clrification. I will have the Usher
bring me a map and shew me where it is.

--
Rusty
(In the Court of the Crimson King)

On Jan 30, 9:52*am, Gael <breoganmacbr...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Jan 30, 8:02*am, "Dr Ivan D. Reid" <Ivan.R...@brunel.ac.uk> wrote:
>
> > * * * * I believe he's referring to the modern psychobabble "Zen and the
> > Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig, M'Lud.
>
> The book is more about philosophy than psychology.
>
> Although it is revealed that the narrator is trying to repress
> memories of his failure to have his doctoral thesis accepted, the
> tension grows as the motorcycle tour
> gets closer to Bozeman, Montana, where his life changing rejection
> occurred.
>
> So far as the connection between Zen and motorcycle maintenance is
> concerned,
> read the final paragraph:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_and...le_Maintenance

Oh look the blithering idiot...cut and pastes another answer with no
knowledge of what he posts.