1983 KZ1000R2 Project

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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project

09 Feb 2026 18:09 - 09 Feb 2026 18:13

I find the stock seat very low.
The foot pegs are awefully close.
I haven't had a chance to ride her much yet, only two test rides.
I did find a GPz1100 seat for sale I bought.
It's a direct fit.
And not cut down as low.
Will also allow me to move forward or back if desired.
I will need to test both seats come Spring.

Rob
CANADA

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
1978 KZ1000 project
1983 KZ1000R2 Project

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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project

28 Feb 2026 12:19 - 28 Feb 2026 12:20

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Great choice on the seat! Seems to flow better with the bike also!

1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
2000 ZRX 1100

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Re: 1983 KZ1000R2 Project

01 Mar 2026 05:49

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Nice find on the seat. It appears you scored a 1981 GPz1100 B1 seat, which are harder to locate than the 1982 GPz1100 B2 seat...the seat patterns are different.

Michael
Victoria, Texas

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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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