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FNG!! I'm lost and cant find my way
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Picked up a 1981 CSR1000 2 weeks ago and I'm looking for any and all help that any of you 2 wheeler experts might be able to provide. Not really sure what direction I want to go with this thing, but I'm thinking either a cafe style kinda set up, which may not be really feasable since I'm 6'3", or a drag bike kinda deal. My intention isn't to ride this thing cross-country but to have something to ride with my buddies around town and maybe some short trips out of town.
The biggest dilemna I'm faced with since I dont know nothin about nothin about motrocycles, and this is where you forum guys come in, is what similarities does the CSR share with the KZ?
Help me, I'm lost and can't find my way.
Sincerly,
Chris "Edselking" Kruse
P.S. Heres a link to my MySpace page with pics of my cage and a couple of the scoot: www.myspace.com/edselking
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Subject: Welcome 2 da Zone
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Dave and Janet
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The "first generation" KZ1000 bikes ran from '77-80. These came with 1015cc engines. They were built on basically the same lower engine case that was used in their predecessor, the KZ900. So a lot of engine parts are interchangeable between the KZ900 and KZ1000 engines.
Your bike was the first year of the "J" engine, which has a displacement of 998cc. It also came with a different head, larger valves, and more aggressive cams (I think), resulting in roughly 10 more HP than the 1015 engines. The "J" engines were used from 1981 clear up until I believe 2005 in the police model bikes.
So when discussing engines, it is important to realize that yours is a "J" engine. Or, more specifically, you have an "M1" bike with a "J" engine.
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Here's a stupid question from a total car guy: I always end e-mails and such with "Keep it floored" obviously you floor a car but whats the translation in bike talk?
See what an idiot I am? You guys are gonna have your hand full!!!!
Keep it floored.
Kruse
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I am a new member also, and there seems to be lots of friendly advice around here. Did locate a picture of your bike. Interesting My-Space. I like to keep my bike as original as possible, but keeping with the theme of your My-Space, I think a drag bike sort of style would fit well. Lots of luck. Ride safe. BIGD 1981 KZ1000M-1
Had 1981 KZ1000 M1 From 1981-1995 Canadian Model
Have 1981 KZ1000 M1 US Model
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Here's a stupid question from a total car guy: I always end e-mails and such with "Keep it floored" obviously you floor a car but whats the translation in bike talk?
"Grab a barfull!"
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