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Safe speed in a Kz.
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Z1000'S all had frames made from thicker walled steel tube and don't need steering dampers unlike early 900's and don't suffer from frame flex like they did.
Proviso, the surface your riding on is not full of pot holes! As pointed out by Dr G.
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1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
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Not moving at all.What would be the safe speed for my KZ?
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Don't Ride Faster Than Your Angel Can Fly.
I'm with Dr. Gamma on Steering Dampners
But I have pushed my bike way past normal limits racing
I learned with my 750 H2 what a Death Wooble is............. Not Fun Had to accelerate further to break loose of it
Tapered steering neck bearings make a huge difference
All our frames can flex if pushed to hard. 95 percent of riders don't push to that threshold
So , Be carefull and keep your bike maintained tight and enjoy
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Not moving at all.What would be the safe speed for my KZ?
1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 A1
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All the bearings are new, including the roller steering bearings (All Balls).
The motorcycle feels good. Yesterday, while riding on the road at a slightly higher speed of 140 kilometers per hour, I recalled the words that Z1000s tend to not handle well in corners (tend to go straight) and can be unstable.
So, it's better to ask those who know.
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and now five years ago:
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
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There is a big handling difference between my Z1 and my KZ1000. I don't ride either very fast anymore but have ridden the Z1 at up to 130 mph (on the speedo) without issues. When cornering you need to look where you want to go, not straight ahead. Keep your head looking into the turn and pull on your bars instead of trying to lean the bike. The harder you pull the more it will lean over. Lastly, don't brake in a corner. That's a great way to start a wobble.Thank you for your feedback.
All the bearings are new, including the roller steering bearings (All Balls).
The motorcycle feels good. Yesterday, while riding on the road at a slightly higher speed of 140 kilometers per hour, I recalled the words that Z1000s tend to not handle well in corners (tend to go straight) and can be unstable.
So, it's better to ask those who know.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Especially, as the bikes get older.
And depending how much you weigh--Where that weight is placed and how high your forks are in the triple clamps..
That will affect handling as well.
You'll know very quickly the limits of your particular bike when you get to that edge.
There are just too many variables.
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Thank you very much for the information, I don't think I will run more than 100 miles per hour, but later on I will add a steering damper as Dr Gamma suggests.
There is a big handling difference between my Z1 and my KZ1000. I don't ride either very fast anymore but have ridden the Z1 at up to 130 mph (on the speedo) without issues. When cornering you need to look where you want to go, not straight ahead. Keep your head looking into the turn and pull on your bars instead of trying to lean the bike. The harder you pull the more it will lean over. Lastly, don't brake in a corner. That's a great way to start a wobble.Thank you for your feedback.
All the bearings are new, including the roller steering bearings (All Balls).
The motorcycle feels good. Yesterday, while riding on the road at a slightly higher speed of 140 kilometers per hour, I recalled the words that Z1000s tend to not handle well in corners (tend to go straight) and can be unstable.
So, it's better to ask those who know.
1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 A1
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