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Offline andy750

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Mid-80s KZ1000
« on: July 01, 2008, 06:16:48 AM »
A friend of mine is considering this bike:

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/mcy/738299052.html

A mid 80s KZ1000 - does anyone know of any problems/issues with this bike or general opinion on it.

thanks!
Andy

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Offline nickjtc

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Re: Mid-80s KZ1000
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2008, 08:20:20 AM »
A stone axe reliable bike, if well maintained, with a bit of pep as needed....hence the reason that Highway Patrol forces bought them. I would check the efficacy of the electrical system and that the consumables are as described. If that is your friends cup o' tea then he should go for it.
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Offline jhasewhite

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Re: Mid-80s KZ1000
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2008, 08:33:34 AM »
...Can be an electrical nightmare! When the police cut off all of their cool accessories they just leave the wires exposed. I have owned a kz1000p before and will never do it again. I couldn't get 400 miles between shorts and having the whole bike die. just my 2 cents. Great motor...

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Re: Mid-80s KZ1000
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2008, 05:34:56 PM »
I always got lots of tickets on my KZ1000, but it wasn't a police model. 
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