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25 Jul 2006 06:22 #64515 by Motorman
New From Illinois was created by Motorman
Hi,

I'm a new member and am buying a first for me, a Japanese motorcycle, a 1994 KZ1000P with 570 miles! I've always liked these motors since I first saw them being used by motorofficers in southern California. It is great to find a site like yours with so many people excited about the KZ model. You are a great resource.
Any comments would be appreciated about this particular model of KZ.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Regards,

Motorman

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25 Jul 2006 06:52 #64527 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic New From Illinois
Hello!

Welcome to KZR! I'd be inclined to try and double check the claimed mileage...that is pretty low for a 12 yr old bike...not impossible, but worth another check.:)

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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25 Jul 2006 10:16 #64569 by vic44139
Replied by vic44139 on topic New From Illinois
Welcome. I agree with Mcdroid. The previous owner better have a rock solid story for that bike having that kind of low mileage...otherwords that meant he disconnected the speedometer cable for 12 years. Most police bikes usually have mega miles (35k-50k+) on them before they are swapped out of service.

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27 Jul 2006 20:09 #65344 by Motorman
Replied by Motorman on topic New From Illinois
Hi,
Thanks for your responses. Don't fret the mileage. I know the history and it's true. Looking forward to enjoying this pup. I've heard there are performance mods that can be made. Can it still be reliable?

Thanks

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27 Jul 2006 20:27 #65350 by PuGz
Replied by PuGz on topic New From Illinois
Where in IL are you located? Good job on the find!

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28 Jul 2006 05:35 #65402 by Motorman
Replied by Motorman on topic New From Illinois
Hi Galesburg! I'm from Rockford, otherwise known as rockpile!

Regards,

Motorman: ;)

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28 Jul 2006 06:11 #65403 by Draco
Replied by Draco on topic New From Illinois
Welcome to the site Motorman!
I have family up in the Rockpile.
I like visiting there.

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28 Jul 2006 09:23 #65421 by vic44139
Replied by vic44139 on topic New From Illinois
Motor, If u r good with the milege, then that is an awesome find!!!!!!!! I dont have a P model but, I have always thought they had some extra stuff in them already.

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28 Jul 2006 10:13 #65429 by Pterosaur
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Greetings Motor...

vic44139 wrote:

Motor, If u r good with the milege, then that is an awesome find!!!!!!!! I dont have a P model but, I have always thought they had some extra stuff in them already.


Um, nope. Factory P models are box-stock KZ1000Js, aside from a geavy duty stator.

Plenty can be done to them in the way of hop-ups - same as any other J motor, but like anything else, the closer to the edge you push it, the more likely it'll be to go over. (mechanically)

That said, you can get some fairly significant power gains without stressing it too awful much - a hotter cam, flowed head with carbs to match and a set of pistons will make it downright *honk* without making it too much of a hand grenade...

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