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14 Nov 2020 08:58 #838476 by Marcel65
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Hi gang, I’m a proud owner of a 1980 kz1000P , purchase couple weeks ago here in Toronto, Canada. My first Kawi, but my 3rd bike. Bike came with kz1000 LTD seat - see sellers pictures - so I’m looking for a solo Police seat, any pointers would be welcome! All the best, Marcel

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14 Nov 2020 11:18 #838481 by ThatGPzGuy
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Welcome Marcel. The KZPs are really fun bikes to ride. If the KZPs were used in Toronto you'll be made aware of the cop bike curse.
Good luck!

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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15 Nov 2020 07:35 #838511 by Marcel65
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Thanks Jim! I’m really looking forward to taking it on the road come Spring! I might loose the fairing between now and then, not liking it. The later model fairings look better to me, the way they have the lights incorporated. I will have to see what sort of brackets I will need to attach the headlight and indicators after it’s off the bike.
LOL, have to ask, what’s the curse? The city cops here and the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) have always used the Harley cop bikes, at least I’ve never seen them on Kawi bikes.
Have a great Sunday!

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15 Nov 2020 12:44 #838528 by ThatGPzGuy
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The cop bike curse is when people in front of you slow waaaaaaay down because they think you are a cop. Maddening when it's not legal to pass them.
On the plus side if you are on the freeway and come screaming up behind some slowpoke in the fast lane the chances are good they'll peel off to the right.
Enjoy the bike. It's fun to scrape the floorboards.

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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15 Nov 2020 13:19 #838530 by Marcel65
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Ah, the curse makes sense! Benefits as well!
All the best Jim!

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15 Nov 2020 16:30 #838536 by Mikaw
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if you bike is the one in your profile, it has a Vetter fairing on it and not the police fairing

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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16 Nov 2020 04:52 #838544 by Marcel65
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Correct, originally it would have had a windshield with the array of lights. I’m going to remove the fairing before Spring.

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16 Nov 2020 08:31 #838552 by ronnieV
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That curse applies to the cars too. My son has a 2011 crown vic unmarked.

77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442

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16 Nov 2020 13:20 #838560 by mopguy
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Welcome, I also reside in Toronto ( Downsview .)

I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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18 Nov 2020 15:44 #838610 by Marcel65
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I bet. I keep a close eye on dark grey Ford Explorers with extra antennas. They scare me from a distance, lol.

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18 Nov 2020 15:57 #838611 by Marcel65
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Hi and thanks! I’m right downtown, in a tower.

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