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15 Mar 2017 18:26 #756836 by Jonnygoat
95 KZ1000P cafe fighter project was created by Jonnygoat
So after almost 2 years of no bike (accident, story another time) my fiance raised some money and I was able to get a Kz1000p for Christmas.

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My inspiration for the bike is one done by bare bones rides.

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The plan is to do motocross pegs in mid control configuration, motocross bars, zx10r tail, and a few other odds and ends after fixing and/or replacing the electrical.

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This is gonna be a long time project, but figured post and get some opinions, tips, ideas.

Thanx for checking out

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2010 harley fxd (totaled)
1995 kawasaki KZ1000P (work in progress)

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16 Mar 2017 03:12 #756860 by ThatGPzGuy
Replied by ThatGPzGuy on topic 95 KZ1000P cafe fighter project
Welcome to KzRider Jonnygoat,
You picked a good bike for inspiration. There are quite a few of us working on these great bikes at the moment.
The electrical looks like a mess. Mine is bare bones by comparison.
Good luck with your project.

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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16 Mar 2017 07:48 #756882 by TexasKZ
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Looks like a good platform for a build. As mentioned, there are several KZP owners around here. Their bikes range from restored to like new, to heavily modified. Don't be bashful about asking for help and opinions. There is plenty of both on the forum.:lol:
Sounds like you have a good woman as well. Keep her happy and the build, and life in general, will go much more smoothly.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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16 Mar 2017 17:02 #756903 by Jonnygoat
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Thanks! Yeah, a friend of mine is helping with the electrical situation. Is there much difference between the normal and the police versions of this bike? Chasing gremlins and would love to get rid of unnecessary wires and plugs.

The Mrs is loves riding and knows what it means to me. I definitely owe her so suggestions on how to pay her back as well as fixing the bike are greatly appreciated lol

2010 harley fxd (totaled)
1995 kawasaki KZ1000P (work in progress)

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23 Mar 2017 19:20 #757500 by Jonnygoat
Replied by Jonnygoat on topic 95 KZ1000P cafe fighter project
Got what I hope to be all the electrical gremlins out this week. With the help of a buddy, traced out wires there were loose.

Next step in that department is to simplify it.

2010 harley fxd (totaled)
1995 kawasaki KZ1000P (work in progress)
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31 Mar 2017 22:50 #758268 by Jonnygoat
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Pro taper time! Installed the bars after work today. Once everything was all together, went to fire it up and throttle was stuck open! After going over everything, turned out to be a bolt from a carb holder keeping it from closing fully. Fixed the problem and realized I wasn't getting full throttle range this whole time! Now this bike feels quick! wave bye bye to those ugly bars!

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Old n busted...... New hotness

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Already 100x better

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Red grips to finish off the look

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2010 harley fxd (totaled)
1995 kawasaki KZ1000P (work in progress)

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