New from Tennessee

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New from Tennessee

21 Apr 2014 19:15
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I'm looking at a 81 kz1100 and was wondering if I could get some real world options. It has been sitting for 3-4 yrs so it's not like I can take it for a spin or even listen to it for that matter. Which doesn't totally scare me just wondering about potential mainly. What I have read is they are fast but not so great on twisties.
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Re: New from Tennessee

21 Apr 2014 19:23 - 21 Apr 2014 19:24
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Welcome
The KZ's are all fairly bulletproof and it is a pretty fast bike. You shouldn't have a problem with the handling on twisty roads as long as you go into it with the understanding that it is a 30+ year old motorcycle. A lot of people buy these bikes thinking when they put the work into it the bike will run like a brand new 2014 motorcycle with all the modern technology and end up disappointed, however when you get it running correctly it can definitely be a fun bike and a solid daily driver
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Re: New from Tennessee

22 Apr 2014 23:15
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awesome i'm just looking for a daily driver that i can take on an occasional road trip.
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Re: New from Tennessee

25 Apr 2014 13:00
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I'm getting ready to take mine on an extended road trip. I have a 1980 kz1000 ltd. That I have restored. Headed to dodge city..

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Re: New from Tennessee

25 Apr 2014 13:28
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Welcome to KZR Fire Ranger. You should remember that these older Kawasaki motorcycles can be serious money pits...sometimes you get lucky, but most times they are expensive to resurrect. :)
Michael
Victoria, Texas

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