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22 Jan 2011 08:10 #424338 by bigcruiser
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Hi guys. Been hanging around a few days... getting ready to put the finishing touches on an 81 KZ1100 A. My 1st rodeo with a Kaw and with anyting with a shaft. Had dozens of Yamahas, Suzukis, and Hondas over the past 40 years or so.

Think this one's gonna be pretty sweet. It's 100% stock for now, but I'm thinking a little cafe-ing up might be fun.

Look forward to seeing what you all are doing to keep these things running and picking your brains for advise.

Ride safe.

Brooks
Willis, TX

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22 Jan 2011 08:24 #424343 by Motor Head
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I've got the 82 model, nice bikes.
Welcome to KZR, lots of good info here.
Do you have a Factory Manual yet? If not you can download a pdf version here @ KZR.
Also you can add your bike info to your signature for better responses.
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
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22 Jan 2011 08:25 #424345 by kz1k
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welcome to kzr.
1978 KZ1000A2

"JUST IN! A MAN WHO HOLDS THE WORLD RECORD FOR USING THE MOST DRUGS DIES TODAY. HE WAS WAS ATTACKED BY A PACK OF WILD DOGS HE THOUGHT HE SAW"

WHY FART AND WASTE IT, WHEN YOU CAN BURP AND TASTE IT?

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22 Jan 2011 08:46 #424350 by testarossa
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Welcome to KZR. I'm just down the road from you in Spring. Let's see a picture when you get a chance.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
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Angola, IN

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22 Jan 2011 09:01 #424351 by otakar
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Hello and welcome to KZR. These are some of the best classic bikes you can own. They are great weather you keep it stock or decide to hot-rod it. The shaft is a sweet ride. HOWEVER since you are here, :laugh: there is ONE QUESTION we FORBID you from asking, :ohmy: That question is; "What would it take to convert this bike to a chain drive?" :laugh: The reason I mention this, is because it comes up quite often. Much more than it should, and it always turns out to be a very prolonged NO! :laugh: You have a great shaft drive bike so keep it that way. And you can't change the final gear ratio very simply either. ;)
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000

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22 Jan 2011 09:53 #424360 by TeK9iNe
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otakar wrote:

Hello and welcome to KZR. These are some of the best classic bikes you can own. They are great weather you keep it stock or decide to hot-rod it. The shaft is a sweet ride. HOWEVER since you are here, :laugh: there is ONE QUESTION we FORBID you from asking, :ohmy: That question is; "What would it take to convert this bike to a chain drive?" :laugh: The reason I mention this, is because it comes up quite often. Much more than it should, and it always turns out to be a very prolonged NO! :laugh: You have a great shaft drive bike so keep it that way. And you can't change the final gear ratio very simply either. ;)


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81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
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86 Zukie GS1150 EG
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22 Jan 2011 20:19 #424556 by bigcruiser
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Think you're right about the shaft. I've put a couple thousand miles on this one since last June. I'm not a speed freak or racer dude, and I really like the smooth, quiet performace. Don't think I'm going to miss adjusting and lubing chains. Any wise tips on what to look for as far as trouble spots or maintainence techniques with the shaft?

Thanks in advance.
Brooks

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22 Jan 2011 20:24 - 22 Jan 2011 20:50 #424563 by Motor Head
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I put synthetic oil in the final drive. Then near the swing arm there is a rubber boot, there is an area to grease here on the splines. Otherwise if you pull the rear wheel off, you can check the rear wheel bearings and the Dampers for the drive hub. Its really pretty trouble free.
Did you get a book, or download the pdf service manual?
If not here it is:
www.kz1000r.com/downloads/Kawasaki%20KZ1...Service%20Manual.pdf
1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...
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