1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

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1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

03 Mar 2011 18:15
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Hi, I recently purchased a 1981 KZ1000 Ltd with no gauges.Does any one out there have a picture of the gauges this bike came with? Thanks, Tony.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: 1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

03 Mar 2011 18:31
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Here's a factory shop manual that covers all there is to know about the older Kz1000's/Kz1100's:
www.kawiworld.com/index.php?option=com_c...icle&id=77&Itemid=99

And information about the early and later engine differences:
www.aperaceparts.com/tech/techkz1000.html
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Re: 1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

04 Mar 2011 12:18
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Thanks a lot for the factory manual, it will come real handy, however I looked at the gauges on the manual and the pictures there are a rear view only and I am looking for a front view as there are a couple of different types apparently and I dont want to be buying the wrong ones on e-bay.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: 1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

04 Mar 2011 13:41
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81-82 LTD and standard models both came with electric tach and speedo.CSR came with cable type gauges.85mph speedo was standard.U also have to have a seperate electric odometer for the speedo.Ur bike also has an electric gas guage as well. I have a set of correct gauges for ur bike if u cant find the right ones on Ebay.Dont know if I still have the odometer or not but may have that as well.bj

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Re: 1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

09 Mar 2011 14:09
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Thanks buddy, I will let you know if I cant find any. Thanks again.Tony.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: 1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

09 Mar 2011 17:42 - 09 Mar 2011 17:47
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Here ya go, maybe..
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: 1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

09 Mar 2011 17:47
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front view
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: 1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

19 Mar 2011 19:36
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Thanks for the pictures,they are great. Sorry for replying late, as I took my family for a well deserved holiday. I received a set of gauges that I purchased from e-bay just like yours. I also purchased an electric speedometer sensor. I belive I have to purchase the adaptor to be able to attach the speedometer sensor to the rim. The bike I have has spoke rims and has cable speedometer. I am getting rid of the spoke rims and looking to purchase the mag wheels that it originally came with. There is a set on e-bay right now , however the front rim does not come with the speedometer sensor adaptor. How hard is it to find an adaptor?, I dont see any on e-bay and wondering if the dealers still carry this part?Thanks,Tony.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: 1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

19 Mar 2011 20:31 - 19 Mar 2011 20:32
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This is not it, but is this similar to the part you are looking for?

Speed sensor adapter
1981 KZ550-D1
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Re: 1981 KZ1000 Ltd gauges

22 Mar 2011 15:53
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Thanks,Tony in Toronto.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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