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81 GPZ 1100 Turbo 16 Jun 2013 01:28 #592497

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Well... a few weeks ago, I posted that I have been selling off my bikes, and I have sold 1... and now I find a new one came home. A 1981 GPZ1100 Turbo. Maybe someone here will recognize it, since it is a SoCal bike.

Bike runs great, very smooth and engine is quiet. The only downside i noticed is it weeps a bit but after a few short rides and parking it, only one drop on the floor...

I'm not used to the turbo, pretty dull, then it kicks in about 5,500rpm and you feel it. Pushed 8lbs and I came no where near redline.

I will be calling the shop that just finished the new top end just a month or so ago on Monday. Waiting on more info.

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Mike D
- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
- 03 Z1000 Mod
- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
- 80 KZ1000 LTD PROJECT on Hold
- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
- 78 KZ1000-NEEDS HELP!
- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
- 81 GPZ1100
- GSRX1200
- 80 CB750F supersport......
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81 GPZ 1100 Turbo 16 Jun 2013 01:58 #592498

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Nope! Never seen it before but it sure is a good looking Kawasaki...
1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110

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81 GPZ 1100 Turbo 16 Jun 2013 04:59 #592505

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That is sweet! Let me know if you ever wish to clear that from your garage!!!!
Michael
Alvin, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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81 GPZ 1100 Turbo 16 Jun 2013 08:16 #592511

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love the color
1982 GPZ750R1 ELR
1978 Honda CB750F SuperSport
1971 Honda CB750K
1970 Honda CL100 Scrambler

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81 GPZ 1100 Turbo 16 Jun 2013 08:57 #592513

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Very nice!
Charles
Madison, AL
1978 KZ650 B2A, Luminous Dark Blue

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81 GPZ 1100 Turbo 16 Jun 2013 16:26 #592570

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Thanks - the bike is nice, no doubt. The paint is new, the top end is new, I have been trying to figure out who's swingarm that is?

The only running 1100s that I have are police bikes, which are smooth, but this thing is incredibly smooth... sounding, running and riding, especially compared to the big bore drag bike, the Vetter and my supercharger. Fires up in touch a quick push (Dual battery system, so may have a the Paul Cashio starter?

I am not all that comfortable with the turbo lag, since I ride old bikes and drive old cars, I tend not to wind them out to much, so when the boost kicks in about 5500 in first... seems to maintain boost once engaged, so quicker in the next gears... I guess age is catching up with me, as once this thing starts moving... spaces seems limited.

If anyone wants to make this bike a better home... let me know. It may only sit and collect dust here.
Mike D
- 79 KZ1000 LTD Supercharged
- 80 KZ1000 1105cc Pridmore/Vetter tribute
- 79 Honda CBX
- 03 Z1000 Mod
- 80 KZ1000 LTD Modified
- 80 KZ1000 LTD PROJECT on Hold
- 78 KZ1000/900 - Street big block
- 78 KZ1000-NEEDS HELP!
- 80 CBX -Project STARTED
- 81 GPZ1100
- GSRX1200
- 80 CB750F supersport......

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81 GPZ 1100 Turbo 16 Jun 2013 18:30 #592583

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That is a beautiful bike
79 kz1000 ltd all apart
the best advice i can give is dont take dnthavakawmans advice..

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81 GPZ 1100 Turbo 16 Jun 2013 20:56 #592596

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I Like IT !!!! ;)

Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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