Will these thing really do over 150mph

so what is the real redline for these kz1000 or 900

wiredgeorge wrote:

My KZ1000E1 will go 205 mph... really.

Serious? How is your bike geared? I just went for a 360 mile ride yesterday. ~5500rpm at 75mph. Is there a simple way to change gearing on a shaft bike? I felt like the bike could easily have pulled a bigger gear.

rckz wrote:

wiredgeorge wrote:

My KZ1000E1 will go 205 mph... really.

Serious? How is your bike geared? I just went for a 360 mile ride yesterday. ~5500rpm at 75mph. Is there a simple way to change gearing on a shaft bike? I felt like the bike could easily have pulled a bigger gear.

No...wg is pulling your leg;)

Mcdroid wrote:

rckz wrote:

wiredgeorge wrote:

My KZ1000E1 will go 205 mph... really.

Serious? How is your bike geared? I just went for a 360 mile ride yesterday. ~5500rpm at 75mph. Is there a simple way to change gearing on a shaft bike? I felt like the bike could easily have pulled a bigger gear.

No...wg is pulling your leg;)

So this is how those wild stories get started!!!:laugh: :laugh:

bonnivelle lake UTAH 2008!! like to see you fast guys there! easy to get a competition liscence.
my stock appearing buell/harley lump gets up to 158.123 mph in 1.5 miles.
I'd bet my KZ will best that and it was less than half the cost to build.
niether the kz or the buell of mine are stock inside.

but I'd guess any low compression 1260cc or larger displacement KZ will overrun the stock frame geometry along with a bit of final drive ratio adjustments and get to 150mph on asphalt! real velocity (not indicated)

wiredgeorge wrote:

My KZ1000E1 will go 205 mph... really.

Can you tune my bike?

Matt in TX
KZ900 LTD "Corrosion Queen"

This is no s@&t, my 650 will do 225, really.

225's not the problem.
Loading the bike into an airplane is the problem.

I had a '73 Z1, I bought new, that I saw 140 mph on it once. Usually I barely made 135 on a good day. I had the future wife on the back and indicated 125 once. I am glad I got the speed demon out of me as I am still alive.....chris3

ltdrider wrote:

225's not the problem.
Loading the bike into an airplane is the problem.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

baldy110 wrote:

This is no s@&t, my 650 will do 225, really.

Um, the speedometer's on the left. :whistle:

OKC_Kent wrote:

ltdrider wrote:

225's not the problem.
Loading the bike into an airplane is the problem.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

No, trying to pick up all the pieces when it hits and doing it again is the real problem
Explain that one to the insurance company:whistle: :pinch: