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Anybody have any idea what this switch is for on a 78 KZ1000C?
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just a guess, but could it have been used for the accessory lighting on the bike?

I think it's for the pursuit lights but don't quote me.

i think pursuit lights or running lights too...i went on j.c whitney and they show exploded schems for everything on that exact bike ...but the controls

1978 Kawasaki POLICE 1000(KZ1000C1)US

Its the pursuit lights, I halfway rewired mine, And IT does make the blue and red flash

wiredgeorge wrote:

Anybody have any idea what this switch is for on a 78 KZ1000C?
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The "P" is for the pursuit light, The "M" was used on the C models only, here is the snipit from WIKI on the "M"

"The C-series borrowed features from the American police motorcycles with which it was designed to compete. These included a spring-cushioned saddle, and a speedometer equipped with a solenoid to trap the indicator needle against the glass when the pursuit lights were activated, to mark the speed at which a lawbreaker was traveling at the time. Both of these features were eliminated in the KZP, which was equipped with a standard speedometer and tachometer.

Mechanically, there were few changes within the series. The KZP has over 95% parts compatibility across the entire production run, and in fact the throttle twist assembly, which holds the switches for the pursuit lights and siren, kept the "M" position used by the C-series to lock the speedometer needle. A major change was in 2002, when the chain size was changed from 630 to 530, saving weight and increasing acceleration."

Hope this helps.

Kry...

Gracias!

Any time

I actually went and looked at an 88 cop bike Saturday before last. It was sitting in a field with a FOR SALE sign. Said it quote: ran like a top but some electrical issues unquote. It was ratty and needed a bunch of work and the guy wanted $1800. He had or someone had crossed this out and put $1600. I thought that was a bit expensive for a nasty/ratty bike. Don't recall how many miles the thing had.