Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

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Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

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

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

25 Aug 2007 11:53
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I don't know- I am just diving into this deal, and have not pulled frame numbers or anything.
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Re: Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

27 Aug 2007 03:21
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may be shaft driven :sick:
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Re: Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

27 Aug 2007 04:57
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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
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1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Re: Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

27 Aug 2007 05:22
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1100A to an ELR clone "paint it green" ?:side:

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Re: Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

27 Aug 2007 06:50
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barney wrote:
1100A to an ELR clone "paint it green" ?:side:

What else could you do:laugh: :laugh: none of the gpz/elr bodyworks or seat would easily fit
Michael
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Re: Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

27 Aug 2007 09:07
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Mike. Sooo right, theres got to be an easier project than that

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Re: Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

27 Aug 2007 09:32
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If it is a Canadian KZ1100R I would
restore it as is.

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Re: Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

27 Aug 2007 09:58
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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
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Re: Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

27 Aug 2007 14:31
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They are both shafties according to his e-mail.
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Re: Differences between 1981-82 GPZ 1100 and KZ1100

27 Aug 2007 16:00
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"insert shaft song here"
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