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    KZ 1000 Police Bike

    Today I went to 7-11 for a slurpy. When I came out with brain freeze I saw a KZ 1000 police bike t the pumps. So I went over there and started jabbering at the guy. At first glance I asked him if it was a late seventies. He said it was a 2005. So I looked a little closer and saw manufacturer stickers and some minor differences that looked to be more modern than the late seventies era. He told me it was retired in Portland Oregon, and he bought it at an auction. That thing was really neat. I love the idea of an old style bike with all the old technologies in a like new package. It had BS 34 carbs. I would love to get my hands on one of those for a touring bike. It even had the old saddle style seat. I had the chance to buy a 78 KZ 1000 police bike in 2007 but I ended up getting something else.
    "The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.

    Pics: http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/ya...?sort=6&page=1
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  • #2
    Here's a pic of one. I'm jealous.
    "The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.

    Pics: http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/ya...?sort=6&page=1

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    • #3
      I would so love to find one of those things! I would sell my xs for one of those!
      Nathan
      KD9ARL

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      1978 XS1100E
      K&N Filter
      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
      OEM Exhaust
      ATK Fork Brace
      LED Dash lights
      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
      Green Monster Coils
      SS Brake Lines
      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

      In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

      Theodore Roosevelt

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      • #4
        There was 2 of them on CL here in Phoenix a few months back for like $2500.
        80 SG XS1100
        14 Victory Cross Country

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        • #5
          Hey, Nate! I reckon you'd like one of these better





          79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
          Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
          *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
          *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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          • #6
            A guy I know was given a late 70s but the douchbag he is, he let it sit in the yard and rain killed it
            "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

            "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



            1980 LG
            1981 LH

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            • #7
              I have a '95. With very minor changes Kawasaki made the same bike from '77 to '05. Will post some pictures when I get to my PC. It is a nice bike but I still tend to ride my XS11.
              1995 KZ100P
              Pods, jets, pipes, cam adjuster, oil cooler

              1977 Ironhead - custom build
              Hot engine, custom frame, KZ front and rear, high torque starter, alternator conversion, Progressive shocks, Thunderheart wiring, Dyna ignition, oil cooler, Dakota Digital instruments, etc.

              Sold all my XS's to Eastcoaster but still love to keep up with you guys. This is the best cycle forum on the web.

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              • #8
                Is there a "like" button? Are those the real deal or replicated?

                Originally posted by Eveready1100 View Post
                Hey, Nate! I reckon you'd like one of these better





                Last edited by Yard Dogg; 05-10-2013, 11:26 AM.
                "The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.

                Pics: http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/ya...?sort=6&page=1

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                • #9
                  very cool...i daresay that i actually prefer the look of the Kawi to that of the Yamaha... The Kawi looks more unified...or integrated...plus its an iconic police bike ...
                  Last edited by madmax-im; 05-10-2013, 12:57 PM.
                  1980 XS650G Special-Two
                  1993 Honda ST1100

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                  • #10
                    check this CL ad out...they got lots of 'em too...
                    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...795886854.html
                    1980 XS650G Special-Two
                    1993 Honda ST1100

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by madmax-im View Post
                      check this CL ad out...they got lots of 'em too...
                      http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...795886854.html
                      If only they were closer!
                      Nathan
                      KD9ARL

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                      1978 XS1100E
                      K&N Filter
                      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                      OEM Exhaust
                      ATK Fork Brace
                      LED Dash lights
                      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                      Green Monster Coils
                      SS Brake Lines
                      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                      In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                      Theodore Roosevelt

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                      • #12
                        Too bad they didn't use those Australian bikes in Mad Max.
                        "The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.

                        Pics: http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/ya...?sort=6&page=1

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                        • #13
                          Hi Yard Dog, yes, these were the real deal. I had a few "experiences" with these while they were in service over here. They were revered by the officers who rode them, such a huge leap forward from the CB750's that they replaced.
                          We located one languishing in a tiny regional museum west of Brisbane recently. here's some pics of it.....
                          You may also notice a KZ1000 police bike beside it, an import over here and not seen on our roads in its specification.



















                          It's not in pristine condition, but it's the only one we've come across in recent times. Lots of them got broken for spares, and you'll see quite a few Aussie XS's getting around with the white faced speedo, as they are pretty common at the wreckers.
                          They may not look as pretty as the kaw bikes over there, but they were built for the roads we have to deal with over here.

                          Here's a link to our museum visit thread. There's some extremely rare bikes in the owners (private) collection.- http://xs1100.com.au/forum/index.php...11749#msg11749
                          79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
                          Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
                          *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
                          *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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                          • #14
                            Well I think the Aussies picked the right bike, lol.
                            "The Hooligan" XJ1100, Virago Gauge Pods, Screaming Eagle Mufflers, K&N Filter, hand made rear fender, side covers, and solo seat, round bar conversion, small headlight, tail light, and cat eye turn signals, chip fuses, rewired the right way.

                            Pics: http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/ya...?sort=6&page=1

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                            • #15
                              Those are pretty sweet too Eveready! Just not something you would find here unfortunatly.
                              Nathan
                              KD9ARL

                              μολὼν λαβέ

                              1978 XS1100E
                              K&N Filter
                              #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                              OEM Exhaust
                              ATK Fork Brace
                              LED Dash lights
                              Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                              Green Monster Coils
                              SS Brake Lines
                              Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                              In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                              Theodore Roosevelt

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