New toy- KZ1000 Police

[Guest]

This is one I've toyed with the idea of checking out. It says it's a 2002 for $2500. I'd probably have to sell the Honda to make it work.

[GS1150Pilot]

You'd sell a 900f for a Police 1000?

I do think one of those could make a fun tourer/commuter, though.

[Guest]

You'd sell a 900f for a Police 1000?

I do think one of those could make a fun tourer/commuter, though.

I've now had the opportunity to compare the 1100 and the 900F. The Suzuki's quicker, longer range, and smoother. Of course, I'd love to keep ALL motorcycles I buy, but don't have the space or money to maintain them. It's just a thought, but I've always been a Kawasaki guy at heart, and I think it would be a neat bike to have.

[Redman]

Tell me about the two speedometers.

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[GS1150Pilot]

I've now had the opportunity to compare the 1100 and the 900F. The Suzuki's quicker, longer range, and smoother. Of course, I'd love to keep ALL motorcycles I buy, but don't have the space or money to maintain them. It's just a thought, but I've always been a Kawasaki guy at heart, and I think it would be a neat bike to have.

Honda handles better ... plus, it technically should be as long range, since it has a bigger tank and doesn't get worse mpg.

Belay that larger tank, but really, .5 gallons and a bigger motor shouldn't out distance the Honda.

[rphillips]

Honda 900F for a Kawasaki KZ1000 police bike??? NO, NAW, NADA, NEVER EVER!!!!!! That's my opinion, & it ought to be yours.

[Guest]

I still like the GS better. Honda seems to only get about 25 mpg or thereabouts. Could be the severe wind we have here most of the time. Yes, the Honda DOES handle better, but no real curvy roads to take advantage of that where I live.

Sorry to hijack the thread.

Carry on.

[GS1150Pilot]

25 mpg? Good gods-something is wrong with it. The CB900f should get low to mid-40's.

[Steve]

Tell me about the two speedometers.

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The second unit has a LOCK button to stop the speedo. Cop can then show the locked speed to the perpetrator as evidence.

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[exdirtbiker]

Spent some more time, between rain drops...
Tank and fender paint are great. A little wax goes a long way. Most chrome is coming back to life.
Tank has no fuel gauge?
Is valve adjust procedure same as GS but with different diameter shims?
Suggestions on exhaust pipe wax / cleaner / treatment?

[exdirtbiker]

A small part of me wants to bratchopbobafe this thing...

[Nessism]

Cool cop bike. ��

Honda guys should exit and start their thread.

[storm 64]

Seriously though, I wonder if there was any factory modifications to the Police Specials? Like a ported head, bigger carburetors/valves, brakes...

[GS1150Pilot]

Cool cop bike. ��

Honda guys should exit and start their thread.

Uh, no. The reason the Honda came up was the thought one poster had of selling his 900f in order to get a Police 1000. Opinions on that are warranted.

[GS1150Pilot]

Seriously though, I wonder if there was any factory modifications to the Police Specials? Like a ported head, bigger carburetors/valves, brakes...

No major motor differences other than charging system stuff from what I have read. I once thought of buying one when a bunch of them appeared on CL for an auction. They had run-flat tires at one point (maybe all of them did), but aside from those details, most of it is aesthetic-seat, bars, lights, fairing, etc.