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03 Jan 2016 06:05 #705405 by carlhinder
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Hello everyone , first post, hope you can help.
Just about to buy a KZ1000P 1985. Can anyone tell me if the bike has any wind noise or buffeting problems up to 85mph ?
Also , what is the best way to lower one ?


Many thanks Carl

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03 Jan 2016 06:17 #705407 by SWest
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Welcome. Why lower it? They are very stable as they are. Mine is not a P model and I don't have that faring in cross winds I can control it unlike the smaller bikes. 60-80 MPH is common here. Pics?
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03 Jan 2016 07:00 #705412 by carlhinder
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Lower it incase I can't touch the floor ...I'm 5'4" :(
I'm not worried about cross winds either , just noise and buffeting from going forward.
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03 Jan 2016 07:09 #705413 by SWest
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Nice P. You can go shorter shocks but too low you might high side in the turns. Mine is quiet for wind noise but my exhaust makes up for it. :lol:
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03 Jan 2016 07:20 #705414 by carlhinder
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Love the bike , I had the Zephyr a few years ago , reproduction of that bike ...enjoyed it a lot. I have a few bikes at mo but looking at a P as a running project ...want to tour with it ..thus the wind noise problem...but if there is no wind/buffering then I'm happy.

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03 Jan 2016 07:33 #705415 by ThatGPzGuy
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The seat height is pretty low. You should be fine.
I can't answer for the wind as I've only had mine up to 75 and it has a shorter windshield. With stock gearing you'll be spinning it pretty hard at 85 mph. Do a search on KZP gearing and you'll see a lot of good advice on what to do to make them more of a high speed cruiser without giving up too much stoplight to stoplight acceleration.

Jim
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03 Jan 2016 07:52 #705416 by carlhinder
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Yes had a good look at the gearing . Looks like a common mod. I can do that easily. Appreciate all comments and suggestions. :)

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03 Jan 2016 08:48 #705423 by Barry2
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If you keep it like it is people wont be messing with you in traffic. B)

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