82 GPz for $1700, decent price?

[Rob S.]

...The GPZ experts say to first ditch the anti-dive units and the forks will perform better but I really want to preserve my bikes OEM status so im trying to resist mods.

Cycle World reported the same findings, but I agree with your OEM strategy.

[Buffalo Bill]

I know nothing about the design of the Kawasaki system, but for the Yamaha system people said all that needed to be done was block off the oil passage with a piece of sheet steel under the gasket. I never did because it seemed to work fine.

[Buffalo Bill]

Interesting the way Wayne Rainey is riding and the way the Muzzy GPz has pull back handlebars.
Just like Eddy Lawson on the KZ1000 that Rainey was riding with the year before.

[Grimly]

I realize that a lot of guys like the bigger bikes, but to me the '81 GPz550 is the best looking.

If memory isn't playing tricks, a friend discovered the bodywork from its larger sibling fitted straight on with no problems. Gave him much better protection and other benefits for the long days on the road.