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General Category => The Interceptor Gang => Topic started by: 72SSRS on March 30, 2016, 03:08:37 PM
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Hello fellow Interceptor Owners. I am a proud owner of a 550 Interceptor for a few months now and I am looking for a factory cover for it. I do realize how scarce they are. But I am still gone try and find one. I would like to at least see a picture of one and if I cant find one I would get one made eventually because I want a cover that looks factory. Nothing beats factory tho. Any help greatly appreciated . Thanks Chris
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I don't believe Kawasaki ever made a cover for the Interceptor... :-\
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Chris. Did you ever find some NOS Interceptor carb diaphragms? I bought my Interceptor from the original owner. It came with a cover. The cover is form fitting but appears to be aftermarket as it is all black with orange piping. I have never seen a real Kawasaki Interceptor cover but they may have been available?
In 1973 I bought a 1972 Polaris Starfire racer. I ordered a factory cover for it from Polaris. It came with Polaris TX Starfire printed right on it. To this day I have never seen another. So who knows about the factory Interceptor cover?
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Never seen a 550 oem cover myself or have heard of someone seeing one for that matter.....
Chris, if you ever find one, make sure to let us all know and send a picture...
Regards
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Thanks Guys... Yea they did make them but I was told they made less of them than the sleds because it didn't come with the sled. So were in trouble lol . People had to order or buy one off the shelf at the dealer but as we know they stop making them way too soon BUMMER. http://kawasakitrax.com/kawiforum/Smileys/default/cry.gif They look just like the invader cover just shorter to fit the Interceptor. I was told they did not say interceptor on them. Just Kawasaki like the rest. Beleave me as some have seen my ad on vintage I have been looking hard by putting it on there over and over and over and I will continue to do so but you have to be like that to find rare things. My Interceptor came with a old aftermarket cover and it fits great so if need to be I will pattern off it and make a few. But I like original stuff that's why I was looking for carb kits too. So in the future here if I have to make one for me and my buddy in maine. I will def post a picture and see if you all like and maybe would want one made. Now as far as carb kits I have not found anybody to sell them YET. But they are out there for sure. Thanks Guys It will be fun chatting with you guys. http://kawasakitrax.com/kawiforum/Smileys/default/smiley.gif
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The Interceptor cover subject has come up on here before. I can't seem to find the thread, but I recall the consensus was that Kawasaki never made a cover specifically for the 550. I have never seen a picture of one, or could find a part number for one.
I hope I'm wrong! I'd definitely be interested in a repop cover for my 550! :) Keep us posted on your search.
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Gixxer6 I will Definitely keep you all posted. I am doing my to best to get an original one and wont stop trying but still plan on making a couple repops. Got patterns to go by but me and my friend just haven't decided which way to go. :) Thanks Chris http://kawasakitrax.com/kawiforum/Smileys/default/smiley.gif
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Maybe interested in one my self, pics would be great. I had posted earlier about covers, my books say numbers are all the same, but the end letter was different. I have 4 covers here, some fit the 550 better than others, but don"t know witch is witch, cause tags are tore off.
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Book says “cover”. There are C,G, I, J, K, M, N, P, R, T and W. All start with SU1002-.
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One was just bought from Vintage Sleds....it was letter ''I''.....anyone here got lucky..?
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Just missed out >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Same here and i thought i was first to respond....!!
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The add is still up on VS classifieds??? as of 11 AM EST today.
I tried at 5:40 AM Eastern Time Sunday morning.....sent email. Looks like add was posted around 4:40 AM.
Never got a response....
Any of you called the guy and know it has been sold?
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He emailed me and said it was sold. >:( >:( >:(
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Hmmm. Did any of you wonder a little bit about this?
Maybe it's just my suspicious brain.
In my email expressing my interest to buy, I asked a couple questions...nicely ::)
What I was really thinking was...."What's in the box!??".....yes, he posted a nice picture of the box with the correct Kawasaki part label.....but he said "stored for 20 years"
Well, these sleds and covers were produced 35 something years ago. Did somebody use it for 10 years...then put it in "the box?"
Is the cover full of holes from mice living in "the box?"
Where's a picture of the COVER????what's in the box??!! ???
Sorry for the rant....I do hope it turned out well for someone.
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Sorry guys this has nothing to do with an Interceptor BUT it does have to do with a rare find on a cover ;) I just happened to be browsing through EBAY and found a new, factory, in the box, never been installed cover for my 73 Gilson 435 :o I was the only bidder and got it for the opening bid price! 8) I know Interceptor stuff is rare but I never see anything listed for a Gilson.... :'( So you just never know what might show up ;)
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Wow, Gilson435, there can't be too many original covers like that left in the world. 8)
I trust the eBay ad had a little more information than this recent ad for the Kawasaki cover.
That still slays me a little bit....
I don't own a Corvette (wish I did), but it would be like me posting an ad on Craiglist:
1963 Corvette split window StingRay.....
And then taking a picture of my garage.....with the door closed...LOL
Maybe I will miss out on some great deals....but I needed a LITTLE more information. :)
Congrats on finding that cover!
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It did not come Wisc. way ether. Hope who ever got it treats it right.
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Hey guys,
Got a response from the seller......he says he never opened the box, doesn't know the condition of the cover or the color.....
I gotta say i'm happy he sold it to someone else....... ;)
Gilson, happy to hear about your find...that is indeed a very rare item.....sometimes things happen for the right reason...well done !!
PS Today, I wrote a long..... cry from the heart e-mail..... to Kawasaki Canada in hope of getting some info on 550 covers, the part number and the letter following it....will let everyone one know if they respond........Take care..
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Hello I didn't get lucky either with that cover!!!!! Bummerr... I called & emailed & tx quit a fews times saying sold I wanted it but no reply till over a day later just saying sold. I was just gona buy it and worry later what it fit and yes that crossed my mind to why not a picture of the cover. I still would have taken a chance. I hope somebody got lucky and it turned out good for them. Still looking you never Know
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I got this, letter N is LTD - P is 80 340 Drifter F/A.
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Well the cover was new and blue with white lettering. I got a email from the guy that got it and he sent me a couple pictures of it and it was definitely new. Hope he takes care of it surviving this long new.
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I finally got around to digging out my OEM covers. I forgot that I had them until this thread popped up. I have 2 used covers, one is blue with white lettering, the other is black and has LTD printed on it. I believe the blue one is for a 78 Intruder. The LTD cover is in excellent condition, no rips, very little if any fading. The blues cover is in pretty bad shape, faded and torn. I really have no use for these, so if someone is interested in them let me know.
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Yes want, PM"ed you.
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Sale pending...
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Yes want, PM"ed you.
I figured you would jump on that, mad Kawi strike's again!! ;D
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I had one LTD that needed a cover.
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As I remember, there was no Interceptor cover per-say, they just sold you that blue nylon one that fit, however, when I had my last one, I purchased that aftermarket custom fit one(don't remember who makes them) and it fit like it was made for it.
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Hi guys .... I was just reading the question on interceptor covers .... they do exist I have one on my interceptor ..
I hope the pics help .
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I've never seen one like that. Nice find!
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Wasn't the SU1002-J part number for a Drifter....?
Also, did you receive the label with the J crossed out and replaced with a T from the factory ?
I,M trying to list all the SU1002 covers that were made .............
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Maybe this will help. Hope it is clear enough.
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Thanks for the info....!!
Do you know if that accessories list was revised in 1982 ? Or if it even exists..?
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If it exists, I have yet to see it. Revision don't know. But I keep looking.
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Thanks for the pictures. I knew they existed just very very hard to find .
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Hi ...
yes there is an original cover for the interceptor ....I have one covering my interceptor ..its blue and fits perfectly...it has a kawasaki tag with a stock number .
I've tried posting pics in the past with no luck ..I'm happy to send to any email .
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The pictures can't be to large or it won't work. Try resizing so the full size picture just fits the screen. It would be fun to see a picture of the cover!
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Awesome... You can send me some pictures to cjmcquade@comcast.net Thanks
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Hello snocross If you will you can send me some pictures at cjmcquade@comcast.net. Thanks ;)
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Well I finally did find my own Interceptor cover and even better it was NOS still in the box as you can tell by the wrinkles in the cover taken out of box just for a few pictures. I know hard to beleave but it was. I had said way back I would share pictures of one if I ever got my hands on one. And I want to thank the couple guys who helped me get this rare piece. Thanks you two!! I uploaded a couple pictures for you all to look at and enjoy seeing.
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Great find !!!
What was the letter at the end of the part number SU1002-?
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They do exist! Nice find!
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Thank You and SU1002-T
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Should get copies made of that cover!
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I agree......Black with red and silver would be awesome !!!
I would happily dish out a few $$ for one..... :-)
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Some company should be able to do that. Just like when they make custom car covers. :)
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The plan is someday to do that. :) I will definitely post on here if I do get that done someday. To many projects going on and not enough time in a day. But I definitely will post them if and when that happens...