Kawa KZ1000...Anyone have any experience with these bikes?

[hcomp]

Hey there folks, I am wondering if anyone has experience with these cop bikes.  My buddy just picked up a 99' KZ1000 w/ 4000 mi for free.  Bike runs great and still has all the cop stuff on it.  He wants me to help him make it into a bobber? More of a modern bobber but without the ape hangers.  Anyone got suggestions on the maintenence on these bikes?  Thanks in advance!

[the_Journeyman]

They're good, soild platforms for working.  If he's making a bobber, there's plenty of money to be recouped from selling off the police gear too.

JM

[DLSGAP]

its definitely a solid platform. Lots of midrange power where its needed.  And I may be interested in taking some of the lights off your hands... 

[trenner]

Check out:

http://kzrider.com/

...for more information than you can shake a stick at.  I found that site when I bought my KZ 650.

[corndog67]

I used to have  a KZ1000J, the precursor to the later police bikes.  Good, solid reliable engine, I believe the frame has been beefed a bit for all the extra weight the police bikes carry.   Reliable as a stone.  They run forever. 

[hcomp]

Thanks for all the help, and yes make offer on the lights.  I will post some pics of the progress. We are supposed to pick up the bike tomorrow..

[Monster Niiya]

Hi there.  I rode those bikes for nearly 3years.  Biggest maintence thing is oil level as they drink a lot.  And the other is chain adjustments.  The secret with the chain adjustments is the align the marks as you tighten the bolts.  It is a tank and a reliable bike.  Good luck.

[MsTek]

AH,.... KZ's

I dumped one for my Ducati.. LOVE the KZ's  Can't say a bad thing about them.  They start, they go... always.  Love 'em!