GPZ550 Flywheel Cover

Question:

Can a engine flywheel cover for an 82-83 550 GPZ mount properly to an 81? {Brandon, IN 1981Kawasaki GPZ 550}

Answer:

The 1981 KZ550 or GPZ550, D model, was a single year model. The KZ550 GPZ550 that was produced for 1982 and 1983 was the H model. It was stylistically different from the 1981.

1981 KZ550 D - GPZ550 Generator Cover 14031-1066

The Kawasaki OEM part number for the 1981 GPZ 550 {KZ550D} flywheel or generator cover shown above is 14031-1066. It has “Kawasaki” cast into the center and is only applicable to this year.

1982 1983 KZ550 H GPZ550 Generator Cover, black 14031-1078

The OEM part number for the 1982 and 1983 GPZ 550 {KZ550H} cover is 14031-1078. It applies to either year. This cover is black and devoid of additional ornamentation.

A little more research reveals that the bikes share the same generator {21050-1019} and stator {21003-1038}. Also, while the covers look different they use the same gasket {11060-1055} and four similar 6×40 metric bolts to attach to the engine.

This leads me to believe that this was a style change only and the later model cover can be used on the earlier bike, as long as you reuse your original bolts.

The images on this page are within the copyright held by the Kawasaki Motor Corp, U.S.A. 1966-2009.


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