Just got a 1000csr

This is not my first kz, but my first 1000, and I had two questions to start out with.

First is the seat, it seems like it is way too dished out (i am 6'4") and it has a travelcade cover. I am guessing that the previous owner cutout some foam while replacing the cover. Are there any other flatter style seats that swap, or should I just try to add some more foam?

Does anyone have pictures / opinions of this bike with more of a superbike handle bar setup? I hate the bullhorns.

Lastly, an elec question, am I right to assume that all mkII engine reg/rec & stators swap over?

Thanks
AJ

Hi ya,
I'm working on an 82 CSR1000. I'm going with drag bars instead of superbike bars. There's already a 4 into 1 exhaust on it so i'm re jetting and going with pods. I'm dropping the front end a bit for better turn in. I can't wait to get it on the road.
Post up some pics.

No pics yet, but the bike is stock except for some case protectors, not that interesting right now. These bikes were meant to be modified!

If you don't like bullhorns, I don't think you would like these. They were fitted when I bought the bike & I think they are off a Harley but not too sure- the switch wires are routed inside the bars which is quite neat. Not decided whether to change them or not as they are quite wide.
Oh while I am here can anyone tell me the differences between the 1000CSR and the 1000LTD.

I think there are more little things (gauges, etc..), but I believe the ltd had different cams (j cams) and carbs for 10 more hp, along with the tubless mag wheels.

Tommotbird wrote:

If you don't like bullhorns, I don't think you would like these. They were fitted when I bought the bike & I think they are off a Harley but not too sure- the switch wires are routed inside the bars which is quite neat. Not decided whether to change them or not as they are quite wide.
Oh while I am here can anyone tell me the differences between the 1000CSR and the 1000LTD.

think they are off a Harley but not too sure

Harley handlebars are usually 1 inch as opposed to the stock 7/8" bars. I believe it would be difficult to adapt all the oem switch gear to a larger bar, and difficult to mount a larger bar in the 7/8" bar clamps.

Good Luck!

Hi Patton
That is another reason why the bars are so wide as 7/8" bar ends have been fixed to the 1" bars. Haven't measured the exact span width but they do feel pretty wide.

One thing is that all the CSRs I ever saw had spoke wheels rather than the mags. If there was a difference in the engine, I didn't know it. My 82, LTD1000 owners manual states 92 horsepower iirc. They both had 85 mph speedometers. Maybe there was a difference in the color scheme...

And the consensus on seats and charging system is?

Another thing i remember is that ltd's have elec tachs, csr mechanical