Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 25 Aug 2007 11:28 #166272

CruisingRam
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haven't had all that much contact with the KZ 1100, have found two here in Anchorge, with clear titles, that are in desperate need of a total overhaul. In fact, one of them "used to run" or somesuch- might get both for around 250 bucks, all the parts seem to be there.

Other than tank and side covers- what seperates the GPZ from the KZ?

Can you make a KZ into a GPZ clone easily?

1975 Z1 B 900- soon to be heavily modded
Pahoa, Hawaii is my new hom
I am working hard to save up the shipping money to get my shop opened here in Hawaii
I hate electrical stuff.

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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 25 Aug 2007 11:39 #166274

barney Offline User Posts: 443 Thank you received: 36	The GPZ1100 shares frames with Eddie Lawson replicas and 1000j bikes, I dont think any 1100 are as close. What model of KZ1100 ?
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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 25 Aug 2007 11:53 #166275

CruisingRam Topic Author Offline User Posts: 643 Thank you received: 15	I don't know- I am just diving into this deal, and have not pulled frame numbers or anything. 1975 Z1 B 900- soon to be heavily modded Pahoa, Hawaii is my new hom I am working hard to save up the shipping money to get my shop opened here in Hawaii I hate electrical stuff.
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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 27 Aug 2007 03:21 #166569

themachine Offline User Posts: 673 Thank you received: 4	may be shaft driven 82 kawaski csr1000 Evolved into a streetfighter. I love Speed! Hot Nasty Badass Speed!!!
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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 27 Aug 2007 04:57 #166576

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'the machine' has it right...the KZ1100A's (standard) are shafties, the KZ1100B's (GPz) are chain driven...there is congruence in many of the motor parts, but the frames differ considerably; the way to convert a KZ1100A into a ELR clone is paint it green:) I have the specs on both bikes and can be as detailed as you need.

Michael
Alvin, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 27 Aug 2007 05:22 #166577

barney Offline User Posts: 443 Thank you received: 36	1100A to an ELR clone "paint it green" ?
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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 27 Aug 2007 06:50 #166592

Mcdroid Offline User Gone Kwackers Posts: 6578 Thank you received: 305	barney wrote: 1100A to an ELR clone "paint it green" ? What else could you do:laugh: none of the gpz/elr bodyworks or seat would easily fit Michael Alvin, Texas 1982 GPz750 1977 KZ1000A 1978 KZ1000A 1982 GPz1100 1975 Z2A
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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 27 Aug 2007 09:07 #166612

barney Offline User Posts: 443 Thank you received: 36	Mike. Sooo right, theres got to be an easier project than that
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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 27 Aug 2007 09:32 #166620

tjettim Offline User Posts: 341 Thank you received: 2	If it is a Canadian KZ1100R I would restore it as is.
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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 27 Aug 2007 09:58 #166627

Mcdroid Offline User Gone Kwackers Posts: 6578 Thank you received: 305	tjettim wrote: If it is a Canadian KZ1100R I would restore it as is. You know, being from Alaska, CrusingRam might just stumble across a Canadian KZ1100R1:unsure: Michael Alvin, Texas 1982 GPz750 1977 KZ1000A 1978 KZ1000A 1982 GPz1100 1975 Z2A
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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 27 Aug 2007 14:31 #166685

CruisingRam Topic Author Offline User Posts: 643 Thank you received: 15	They are both shafties according to his e-mail. 1975 Z1 B 900- soon to be heavily modded Pahoa, Hawaii is my new hom I am working hard to save up the shipping money to get my shop opened here in Hawaii I hate electrical stuff.
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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100 27 Aug 2007 16:00 #166704

themachine Offline User Posts: 673 Thank you received: 4	"insert shaft song here" 82 kawaski csr1000 Evolved into a streetfighter. I love Speed! Hot Nasty Badass Speed!!!
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