KZ1000P conversion.

Here is the final arrangement on the foot controls.

Another one saved. Good job, just details left now. With exporters harvesting all the old bikes, kzp’s might be the future

Jimbo302 wrote: I think I'm going to pick up a new clutch kit as well. Even with adjusting I think this one is slipping a bit.

Yeah, the springs get weak, and cops aren't too savvy on wet clutches / automotive oil either. Oil is Oil, right?

You can try cleaning up the clutches and steels, but I did that and I still get some slippage, so my next move on mine is new OEM frictions and steels. It would really be groovy if I had a valve spring scale, but that is also on my list rather than guessing what springs are stiffer from wire diameter.

Jimbo302 wrote: I think I'm going to pick up a new clutch kit as well. Even with adjusting I think this one is slipping a bit.

That's great! I am glad to hear that you got it running. :woohoo:

That spray bomb paint is freaking everywhere. When you have the clutch cover off, you can work that one off the bike. Strip, sand, polish it up like a mirror, then only 99 other things left to clean up. LOL

That bike needs to be scattered, and all those little things cleaned, polished or painted. I did the opposite and scattered mine first, then put it back together, but I did not have to deal with a P model conversion though. Soldier on , my friend.

Jussumguy wrote: Another one saved. Good job, just details left now. With exporters harvesting all the old bikes, kzp’s might be the future

Lots and lots of details, ha.

old_kaw wrote:

Jimbo302 wrote: I think I'm going to pick up a new clutch kit as well. Even with adjusting I think this one is slipping a bit.

That's great! I am glad to hear that you got it running. :woohoo:

That spray bomb paint is freaking everywhere. When you have the clutch cover off, you can work that one off the bike. Strip, sand, polish it up like a mirror, then only 99 other things left to clean up. LOL

That bike needs to be scattered, and all those little things cleaned, polished or painted. I did the opposite and scattered mine first, then put it back together, but I did not have to deal with a P model conversion though. Soldier on , my friend.
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It's been pressure washed, wire brushed and had paint stripper applied several times.

The paint is multiple layers over many years. It really is everywhere.
The clutch cover, along with other chromed items is severely oxidized and flaking, it's not gonna make a comeback. I have a replacement clutch cover on order.

I plan to blast the wheels when I'm ready for new tires and do other bits and pieces as I can.

It really does need to be pulled apart, but it just isn't possible anytime soon. If I end up back in the states, maybe then.

Good work. How did you bolt on the foot pegs?
Steve

SWest wrote: Good work. How did you bolt on the foot pegs?
Steve

I drilled the frame mount and used 19mm bolts and locknuts.
Quick and effective.

I re installed some parts to work on wiring, until I get the standard KZ1000 pieces in.

Took it out for a real shakedown. Clutch adjustment is good, grabbed well.

Carbs took a couple miles to find thier groove, but the slides seem to be moving predictably after an initial idle surge.

Seems to run best with the petcock on prime, I'll have to go through it or replace it.

It doesn't seem to care for the open pipes in the higher rpms, it produced a bit of a choppy rev above 8000.
The suspension is smooth and soaks up large bumps and potholes. The rear shocks are squatting at thier lowest now.
Don't think I would want it any lower.

The wiring in the fairing is pretty ratty and only one running light came on. I plan on new lights , so I'll wait for them, to sort out the wiring.

The fairing won't work with the new handlebars, so this is probably the last time it will be on the bike.

New bars on and test fitting seat. Looks like it's going to be a nice riding postion.