New member check in from Florida

Hey everyone from sunny Florida. The name here is Don and I reside near Leesburg/Orlando area. I have to tell a quick story about how I'm acquiring a 1985 kz1000p. My father in law from NC calls me up and says "I'm getting another bike and I don't need/want the kz any longer are you interested". Well um um Yes I sure am. The family is visiting them this week and will bring it back with them. Just last year I was up there and told him if he was ever interested in letting her go I'd sure like a shot at her. Little did I know how it would all end up. There is no fairing or bags and he has made some cosmetic mods that don't appeal to me nor fit in my vision for the bike, but you just can't say no to FREE !

I've been riding klr650 and ktm520exc for several years and had a lot of enjoyment however, I'm looking forward to putting my time and energies into this bike and seeing how it evolves over time.
I look forward to your help and input.
I hope the picture posted.

Welcome Don.
Can't complain for free.
Fix her up as you like and enjoy.

Welcome aboard!

Welcome to KZR, Don! Nice solid motorcycle to start off with. I'm just down the road from you in Inverness. I am definitely plan on attending the Leesburg Bike Fest this year with my riding group. Is the bike currently operational? What direction do you plan to take the bike?

welcome.

leon

THANKS NO THE BIKE IS NOT OPERATIONAL ,WILL BE A LONG TIME BUT I HAVE A 500 EX I CAN USE , WHERE IS LEESBURGE THE FEST? KEITH

Welcome

KZJOE900 wrote: Welcome to KZR, Don! Nice solid motorcycle to start off with. I'm just down the road from you in Inverness. I am definitely plan on attending the Leesburg Bike Fest this year with my riding group. Is the bike currently operational? What direction do you plan to take the bike?

The bike is operational aside from needing a carb cleaning due to sitting in his garage and a new battery. When he acquired the bike he disassembled it down to the frame. Sent the motor to a friend who operates a motorcycle/HD shop in Havelock,NC. The motor was disassembled and any parts needing to be replaced were. The FI prepped and repainted the frame, cut down the front fender, replaced the rear fender with a early 90's HD type, painted the fenders and tank the colors you see in the pic. The rear seat is off a VTX1300 along with the rear shocks and rear foot pegs. The head lamp is off a chopper and the speedo and tach are Drag brand name. So it's made up of 3 different bikes.

As far as direction. I've considered attempting to restore it back to a police type however I'm not sure how available used parts are and the cost. I really think I'd like to have a machine I can get on and put down 500 miles and not have numb hands (klr650), not feel totally wiped from the wind beating the body and if my wife wants to go for a ride there is plenty of HP to get that done as well. I'm scouring pics on here and the net gathering ideas. All in put is of course welcome.

Nice, welcome aboard.

Hey everyone,
She finally arrived at her new home on Tuesday evening, wohoo!
After taking a closer look at her I found loose stuff (not yet truly id'd, thinking minor rust) in the gas tank. Paint or what ever was put on the motor flaking off,and crinkled where gas has contacted it under the carbs. Minor rust on Parts of frame and bolts, etc. The main seat swivels up into a locked position exposing the blade type fuses my FI (father in law) installed and no air box. The seat covering is in good shape but the foam is shot. The rear brake pedal appears to be home made and the rear master cylinder appear out of place. Probably not the original unless the master cylinder didn't include a pneumatic switch. Their is a pull type brake light switch rigged up separately.
Well I'm running out time this morning to keep typing, so here are some pics.
As always comments, ideas and etc are very welcome.
Don

Few more pics !

I'm not as familiar with the 1000s, let alone the Police models, but the rear brake light switch looks stock, except for the wire connecting the switch and brake lever.
Should be a long spring, hooked on both ends.
I'd have to compare to other Police models, or hopefully one of those owners will chime in.

Here's a buddy's C model:



Looks like the forward controls, if that is what is there, has been shortened on your bike.
Need a better picture, or Spring here, before I will see his bike again.