Retired KZ1000P First Start After Sitting 3 years - KZP Tour / Walk Around

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJLXaqOka9t0pqc (Well kinda...)

[@spidercan63]

Flippin awesome 🤩 part two please

[@Worshipinsong]

My dept bought one in 1982. I rode it from 1995 till we retired it for a 1999 HD-Road King. The Kawi was a good highway bike but being a carb/air cooled beast, it wasn't best suited for parades, funerals, inner city patrols. Still, with the bells and whistles of the HD, I missed the Kawi. Still do. The tube behind the seat was for a nightstick. Good video. Good memories.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

That's awesome! Yeah it seems like it would definitely be a good service bike. They ride pretty smooth with plentiful power. Thanks man and hopefully the video helped bring back some memories.

[@RandallSowell]

Yes sir I own a 97 KZ1000P, and I restored her back to her former glory, and I love it. Also she is my very first motorcycle, so being a diesel mechanic, as well as a skilled painter, sure helped in making her restoration possible.... enjoy and keep the DIY videos coming. At least you speak English well enough to understand clearly. Ride safe everyone!

[@postersm7141]

Wow I can’t believe that’s your first motorcycle! I’ve owned many Kawasaki KZ motorcycles over the years. I’ve always wanted a Kawasaki KZ police bike. I am currently running a 2021 Kawasaki Z900 RS café.

[@bobsteadman9728]

The term you were looking for is footboards. The round PVC pipe located 3/4 along the inner and to the rear of the saddle bag is your nightstick holder. Some officers felt it impeded their movement when wearing the nightstick during riding. Some departments left it up to officer discretion but others made it their policy that all officers wear their nightsticks at all times unless taking a dump.

[@postersm7141]

I guess it would be hard to take a dump with the old nightstick lol. That leads me to the age old question, do we really take a dump or do we leave a dump? personally I like to leave the dump. I prefer not to take it with me!

[@FOADJEWTUBE]

GOOD LOOKING OUT EVEN CHRIS NEEDS SOME GUIDANCE ONCE IN A BLUE MOON...THANX BROTHER..AMEN

[@brettjolliff]

Rifle holder stick barrel inside

[@brettjolliff]

Kill light holder,for flash light

[@bobsteadman9728]

I think you meant Kell light. We used it for our nightsticks as we carried our flashlights in our sap pockets a slit located about 6" below our back pockets These were originally for saps (As the term implies) until they were banned by departments.@@brettjolliff

[@davidrice313]

That’s awesome! My dad was a motor cop for 30 years. He had a ton of those throughout his career.

[@fvgc454ss]

What exactly are the legal rules for running one of these ex cop bikes on the street? I'm also looking at a kz1000p with all the decals bells and whistles. What is it not allowed to have on it?

[@davidrice313]

I’m sure that it varies from state to state, so I would check with your local authorities. But, dad had one that was owned by the city and one that he owned for side jobs. When he did side jobs, he had to cover up the blue lights on the front. I think he still had the police markings, but that was so many years ago I can’t remember for sure. I have seen guys run replica police cars with all the bells and whistles for car shows and they seem to get away with it. If I had to guess, I would think that if you aren’t out their trying to pull people over then you probably won’t have any issues. Although, we have all seen the videos of uninformed Leo’s giving people a hard time or worse for doing things like riding a police bike with all the decals and lights. I think your best option is checking with your local Leo’s about how they would handle that in your area.

[@Guysm1l3y]

Cool find! Be careful with the lights and sirens though, a cop in a bad mood can make your life living hell.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah I did that little shot on a dead-end roads that I never see cops on. I wanted to even try to get a chase scene with one of my friends, but not worth getting the tickets or arrested

[@benbirkigt493]

The bike reminds me of the show Chips very cool I use to love watching that show as a kid 😄

[@michaelosmon]

My first street bike was a kz....my first dirtbike was a kx. Never owned another kawasaki lol... the carbs on my 750 needed tuning and I was young and intimated. I think I gave it away. Smh I appreciate you sir. Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and experience

[@engineeralexaguila1096]

I had one back in SoCal and loved it! Quick, nimble and very stable. I found another one here in the islands too. Will keep it forever :)

[@keithhampton9700]

Impressive unloading skills!!

[@MarkDavinGonzales]

Just brought one home. 95 an everything is came with it. Your the first video I watched. Im gonna start working on it today. Thanks for sharing .

[@edwinbaker2848]

How much you pay for it

[@MarkDavinGonzales]

@@edwinbaker2848 ftee on Craig's list

[@MarkDavinGonzales]

@edwinbaker2848 free off craigslist!

[@MarkDavinGonzales]

@@edwinbaker2848 free off craigslist

[@curtishatch149]

Love those police bikes, they’re such an icon

[@projectpat2007]

Picked one up at an auction same thing fuel lines disconnected and minus the police lights and siren. Got same fuel leak and running rough didn't check the pipes to see how many cylinders were running. Should check compression. Can't wait to rebuild and ride it. Glad to find your channel.

[@jamesmcdonald5868]

Did I hear you correctly? The 54th week of 2018? That made me giggle 😃

[@TheRobert1970]

Nice, I have 3 of them I love it.Also I got very good at working on them I do all my my own repairs.

[@TheStrongingrace]

Yes !!! on the Carb cleaning ..... i Love that kinda stuff .... 100%

[@marconoll7618]

WOW, never known you have 54 Weeks / Year in the US. You must always be bigger than the rest of the World.

[@garrieparsons2265]

I have the Honda Africa the same as yours I see you love bikes . I think your awesome and cool guy . A natural wizard with engines and fixing stuff . I would question the 54 th week of 2018 on the tires ? How many weeks in a year ? Great channel’ my favorite on KZbin 👌👍

[@grgygantz6760]

Congratulations on your bike. In 1978 Winter Park Florida, PD used this style on bike. Theses bikes would scream on take take off.

[@calvintaylor2621]

I bought an 2002 kz1000 police for my collection, I love riding that bike

[@jeremybrighton8207]

I have a few videos up of my 93 kz1000p that I use as a construction truck.

[@denniscoughlin7437]

I had a Z1 900 wish i still had it. Worth a ton now considered the 1st super bike i guess.

[@eddiethedodgeman6758]

11 years I rode my KZ1000 POLICE EDITION. Good Highway bikes. They get really hot in city driving. So you got to run them on the highway to cool them down. Im going to buy one that doesn't need work.

[@jimm1975]

Cool video,and bike ,I own one it's a 97 put over 10.000 miles on it,fast motorcycle fun to ride

[@Joseph-dr6si]

Looking good! I have a 82 KZ1000J2 it's not a police bike, it's has Andrew's 5X cams and will pin the speedometer in second gear at 10 grand. First and only bike I ever had.

[@muckle8]

I had a US import kz900 here in Uk that was fitted with andrews cams , talk about hi - lift! The cam covers were even ground down inside , thing didn’t come ‘ on the pipe’ till bout 7500 rpm - it was madness!

[@eastcoastmustang1713]

Reminds me of the Mad Max bikes …the night rider!!!!

[@thermos750]

Great video, you did not latch the ramp to the truck!! I am sure I am not the only one who caught that. Luckily it did not come down on you and the bike went on the ground. Nice bike.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

That's really only needed for when you're riding a bike up. I mean it's always safe to either way but I only do it when I'm riding something up

[@fishingwithjoe2312]

That pipe you said looks like we're they put a shoot gun is actually for the night stick

[@tom-ehill2713]

That was fun, lights and siren are common for a police bike y'all!!!!😅😅😅😅 you off loaded like a champ..

[@bradleycortez7909]

That black holder was used for putting there nite stick,in ,it is the holder they would put in so when riding on patrol,it wouldn't be in the way.

[@tyleremenhizer6325]

That’s a pretty badass bike! I never saw one till you showed to me in person. Sweet bike!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah man they are definitely a sweet bike! Such an amazing feeling ripping it around and hitting the siren. So illegal though...

[@Rockin_Ross]

Almost every motor officer I talk to who rode those, miss them. They all have issues with HD’s and the new Honda/BMW’s.

[@JuanOrtiz-mo8be]

You my friend struck gold with that bike . You lucky nonsense. Love your video.

[@64maxpower]

That's a bad ass bike. The kz1000 is iconic

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah man for sure! I love kz1000s

[@blipco5]

I bought a 2002 with 9000 miles. It was a backup bike that never saw police duty. It was in showroom condition.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Nice!!!

[@peterscheer3295]

always loved the look of these... I almost got one... glad to see you getting this one running again . :)

[@jessesalcido2562]

That's awesome a bucket list buy so jelly!!!

[@starbasefiveify]

I ha d seen them in Miami, Fl back in 1982,when they first g ot them as. Chasers of the people speeding... I añso met the dealer who sold them later on..Gee they were very quick...👍👍👍✔

[@albertovazquez4655]

happy to you for your kz1000 i do have a 1982 same style i have a problem with gears do you have an idea what can i do to know if i need to change the transmission if i have to.

[@erikalbertson7483]

Looks like it will be a great bike ! Wish I could find a deal like that !

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Around my area stuff like this pops up on Facebook marketplace quite often. Got to just be scouring it all the time because people jump on that stuff quick

[@dunk856]

If only you still had it. I’d have bought it and shipped it it to the Uk. Love them

[@corybackus3449]

I just bought a 1995 kzp. Such a blast!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome! Good luck with it. Great bikes

[@corybackus3449]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I have a few repair vids and ride vids on my channel. I'm no mechanic, but hopefully I can inspire people to get a broken bike on the cheap and try to fix it themselves.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Right on man loving it!!!

[@tombryan1]

You got some balls unloading that bike like that.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Definitely a risky maneuver. But I have unloaded hundreds of bikes over the last 15 years using that method and never dropped one. Used to work at East Coast Kawasaki in Lawrenceville. Name changed to East Coast PowerSports and it's now closed

[@yamrz500]

Nice find ! 72,000 Just getting broken in!

[@hectorcarrillo9074]

Great looking bike, it's definitely worth cruising for. Cheers.

[@wheelman1991]

Man this is so cool, I would love to have one!

[@grosbeakmc]

Nice! Are those the ones they used in CHiPs? In any case, the more you show about this bike the happier I'll be - including carb cleaning and syncing!

[@bobsteadman9728]

Yes, they are the models.

[@bmcneely3435]

Where did you buy the bike? Do they have any more? Fantastic bike. Built to last and take alot of abuse.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I found it on Facebook Marketplace. Yeah they're definitely really cool bikes!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Love to see a detailed part 2 of this machine! Do you have a friend in law enforcement how did you find this gem? Cheers

[@jefferybye2169]

Dude where do you find all of this cool stuff..all your videos brings me back when i was young and life was simple without all the crap going on in the world..🤘👍

[@jamesnichols9753]

Be careful of them because we experienced a front end wobble at high speeds. One officer lost control on the highway in a pursuit and had a lot of road rash that ate through the leather jacket.

[@sekoui07]

Wheel wabble comes from bent tire rim, sir!!

[@cyclerecon3750]

Love the video and the bike. You mentioned the tyres were from the 54th week of 2018, by my reckoning that's January 2019 😂

[@popomobile]

@NoNonsenseKnowHow Why was the fuel vacuum hose disconnected from the petcock? My bike had that problem and I still have no idea how it happened - maybe it's not routed around the frame the right way?

[@itsmephil2255]

54th week of 2018?? There's 52 weeks inna year 🤔

[@solomanthetegu1415]

Where's the PART 2 I would love to see what you do and how it rides......

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Damn I ended up selling the bike actually. I figured if part 1 got a good amount of views I was going to keep it and do a part 2. But the video took off pretty slow.

[@MarkAnderson-ym6xx]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow aw man. I just picked up a 1978 KZ1000P and your video was encouraging.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@MarkAnderson-ym6xx awesome! Good luck with it. 1978 is a great year for KZ's!

[@bentstrider]

My Honda Shadow 750 got jacked a week ago. Looking at getting either one of these or an ex-cop Honda ST1300 as replacement. Feeling anemic without a bike.😞😞

[@mwilliamshs]

2:10 Bought it "sight unseen after seeing pics of it"? So you bought it sight seen in pics. 2:25 Those tires were made the 54th week of 2018, huh? There are only 52 weeks in any year.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Got to keep you on your toes

[@carloshenriquez4115]

Love your video bro. I have a 1990 kz1000 police bike and I've been learning alot about it

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome! They are sweet bikes. Good luck with it!

[@RabidSnot]

Tires aren't made in 54th week of 2016.. as there are only 52 weeks in a Year... probably made 5th month 4th day of 2016. btw Ponch and Jon rode these type KZ's for over 5 sessions on CHiP's.. Love that show still to this day.. lot's of Kawasaki's and cool older cars getting smashed to Shit.. Let the Good Times Roll... on a Kawasaki Team Green.

[@charleysirois3499]

What police department did your bike come from. I have one with the exact light set up, red and amber on the rear box with the axillary light on the back top of the box. Same antenna and even has the same traffic decal markings on the front fairing. Mine was supposedly from the California highway patrol

[@rayworx]

Back in the 80's I used to work at a Honda Kawasaki Suzuki dealer in San Diego. I was senior tech and got stuck servicing the CHP bikes....just like yours. One of the things I found out was when these bikes are returned to standard use they (the CHP) are required to remove the red/blue lights, the siren, the communication system, etc. You having it is a violation. Better not get caught with the lights and siren..... any cop looks down on impersonation. I once had an officer tell me that the bike had a wobble at 105 mph. I said..... 'yes it does'. Any other questions? There was no way I was going to ride that pig at 105!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah any kz1000 definitely has a wobble at over 100mph. And yeah I was pretty fortunate that they left the siren and lights on there. Obviously it's not legal but whatever, that's the way they sold it to me. Obviously I wasn't impersonating an officer, and I was on a dead-end private road when I did that intro clip. I actually recently sold the bike. And a local police officer bought it from me. Great to see it go toa good home

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I used to work at East Coast Kawasaki in Trenton for about five years after high school. Junk money working on motorcycles though. At least over this way

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

You're right though. I was breaking the law! My favorite Judas Priest song

[@jeremybrighton8207]

I don't have the fairing on mine and have had it too 125 with no wobble, nor sure id ever do it again though

[@jennifersugint]

Cool bike

[@solomanthetegu1415]

I have a 1988 KZ1000P in very good shape was used for Govoner protection and parades in Sacramento with only 45K miles. What do you think its worth?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

That's cool. Around here I would guess it to be worth at least five or six thousand if it's in really nice condition

[@duskintheforest584]

Wanted a kz650 since they came out. Supposed to pick up a free one Tuesday. I hope it goes through

[@duskintheforest584]

Garaged since mid 90s

[@rko619wrestlingfan]

I love this video, beautiful bike. I found one here in Canada, (Very rare) only seen one or two other ones for sale over the years. Never even seen one in person until I bought mine. Would you happen to know what is needed to get the wig wags working on one of these? Would be nice to have that for bike shows.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks man. And no I'm not too familiar with all of the police equipment on them. Just really the engine and Mechanicals. They are pretty common here in the states. Definitely a cool, fun bike

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Good luck with yours! I endedup selling this one for a small profit.

[@corybackus3449]

I found repair and owners manuals online in PDF. It has all of the custom police wiring schematics and tells the location of the plugs in the fairing and the frame. Hope this helps you.

[@charlie_erin_muller]

New subscriber- love Jen and You - and you know your stuff - wife and I watch you guys as our TV time together (we lounge all day in bed ) but tire 5418 54th week ??? Just had to point that out I keep wondering where or why does Jen look familiar but not in person just from somewhere or resembles - what a doll - we both say- and the puppy too!!! Stay Real

[@healthytrees]

I have exact same bike, though I didn’t get as nice an offer as you, but that’s okay. I’m wondering if you’d know which main wiring harness would fit her and where to purchase it

[@NormCobbJrTourLife]

I have a 78 KZ1000 just like yours!

[@jerrywelch318]

Nice I have me a 99 kzp very sweet riding bike

[@lprince3884]

I got an 2000 kz1000p I love it is big fun to ride but missing all the police gadgets :(

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah they're definitely a blast to ride for sure!

[@aedwards4496]

Interesting, tyre made in the 54th week of 2018??? How many weeks int that year bud?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Apparently 54

[@BillBlast7372]

4:03 that item you suggest might be for shotgun or flag, it is actually for their Billy club, night stick head knocker or whatever you prefer calling it 😁 SWEET BIKE!!

[@RabidSnot]

it's really called a Baton.. as in Police Baton.

[@winnabegobob1547]

I love these bikes

[@automotiveaddiction428]

I would love to find the 1973 900 or 1000..very rare..very expensive..

[@davidbranch1077]

Thanks for the tips dude, I'm looking to buy two of these. I now have a great idea on what to look for and how to repair these issues. Subscribe..👍💯

[@sekoui07]

My friend my brother, please send me a link for your 2 bike issues,, willing to let one go,, needs the space,, peace

[@Speeddemon3]

Just binge watching your channel, got to wondering... What month would those tires be made if they were manufactured in the 54th week of the year? 😂

[@bradwilliams5242]

There are parts in that motor that will cross over to the older cases . The transmission in that bike is far superior to standard 900 & 1000 just have to make 1 bearing change

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

PVC Baton holder maybe?

[@hyunki0510]

when you starting lowering the bike on the ramp without ratcheting the ramp to the truck or anything, lowkey got scared. lol

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah I guess it is a little sketch doing it that way. I've loaded and unloaded at least a hundred plus motorcycles and I've never had the ramp kick out. I do usually strap it to the truck if I'm riding the motorcycle up the ramp though. Good looking out though maybe I'll start being safe about it. Trust safety not luck right

[@jonfosher4743]

Any chance you still have police bike? I'm looking to purchase one. thank you

[@jayfromtexas6718]

Love the bike!

[@Sour75]

"Now, let's get this pig unloaded..." 😅

[@markduncan6690]

Check the Sediment Bowl!

[@motoestilogabriel]

Show de moto tenho uma 1999

[@francoisr.7069]

Very surprised they left sirens and lights on that bike.

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

nice chips bike good find well done

[@1969MAN]

How the flip do I remove the engine?? This thing is a pain in the butt.

[@themackguyverchannel7713]

Those things were fast!

[@benvoiles3505]

great job

[@ToddMills801]

That holder was for a nightstick

[@harrieback6457]

Dud you are one bad ass. Taking that bike off by yourself.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I used to buy and sell a lot of motorcycles. So definitely have a good amount of practice. Plus it would have made a pretty good video if I happened to drop it! Right? LOL

[@solomanthetegu1415]

******* Hello, I just bought an 1988 KZP in very nice condition. I NEED some advice. Where do you buy stuff for this bike? I need a rear box where the radio equipment. I also need a siren. Do you have any advice for me? *********

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Only place I know of is Facebook Marketplace or eBay. And even then I think it's going to be kind of hard to find that equipment.

[@richardwelton4583]

Go to a site called Galls police fire equipment they have everything sirens lights police and fire equipment

[@chevynovawagon2595]

That holder is not for a flag but for a night stick.

[@garydurree3591]

The black tube is for a baton.

[@oldtruckersneverdie3916]

How do you get away with the red and blues...I had to remove mine...the cops up here said no way!

[@arthurbolton8477]

send it over to the uk i would love one,

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I'm sure the fees and taxes on that would be horrendous!

[@chrishayes5471]

I have one tho it in a few pieces but I have most everything to it just need to put it together it was my dad's project bike but he passed away before he could Finnish it. And I don't have a title or anything

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

wow!!!!!!! lucky dog! I cannot get that luck to save my life lol. how awesome of a find and for CHEAP! I mean, I could afford that find. LOL can you imagine a mild chopper built from this thing! a cruiser style chopper would be so bad to the bone.

[@angelocardoc]

Cool find. You do look a little like Jon Baker.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah these are definitely pretty cool bikes. And I'll have to look that up, not sure who he is

[@angelocardoc]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Back in the late 70's early 80's there was a TV show called CHIPS. It was about two motorcycle hi-way patrol cops. They used to ride KZ1000P's. Jon Baker was one of the main characters.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@angelocardoc oh okay yeah I remember CHIPS! That was a great show. Definitely before my time. I was actually looking clips of that up a while back, they had late seventies version of this Kawasaki police bike in it. Wish I would have thought to put some of those clips in this video. That would have been cool