Z1100 LTD...or ZL1000?

[garyd]

Guys...I'm having trouble riding 'normal' bikes so looking more for a low rider.

I'm not into V-twins so the two kawasaki models I'd like to try are the above mentioned bikes...both shafties...and both within my budget..I hope.

Anyone know of any for sale? I've seen the ZL on ebay.

Thanks

Gary

[Redbeard]

The eliminators are quite rare but come up on ebay occasionally. Always fancied a zl900 with the gpz motor myself. I used to go on the zl owners site, might be worth registering on there so you can view the for sale section.
www.zl-oa.com.

[garyd]

been on there for some time now...mostly frequented by the Yanks...never seen a UK bike come up for sale on there.

[1962royp]

Hi Gary
Why not try a 16 inch wheel in something they must be loads about.

[mick znone]

ive noticed 400 and 600 versions of the eliminator recently, are they imports?

[z1bman]

ZL 1000 are a great bike but also thin on the ground & parts are extremely difficult to get. a friend of mine has just restored one its uk bike but had to get most of the parts from the usa

[garyd]

Hi Gary
Why not try a 16 inch wheel in something they must be loads about.

They tyre wall is taller on a 16" wheel so effectively the bike sits about the same height.

But it's not about the height...it's about the riding position.

I can ride a pushbike with no issues as my bake is moving...but if I spend too much time with my legs and back bent, something happens and the pain is unbelievable.

Therefor I need something even less arresive than a Naked.

[Redbeard]

Here's one..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1987-Kawasaki ... SwzgRW1tno

I don't know what they go for these days so I don't know if this is overpriced or not.

[Hobbo]

Garyd


Got a nice csr1000 sat in my garage doing nowt think it might be for sale

really nice ridinh position

phil

[trikerdrew]

Gtr?

Basically same power plant.

The gpz900/zl and Gtr all work together engine wise.

Csr1000.....lovely Better off air cooled.Position wise be really nice

Got a write up/road test thingy on the zl done by bsh somewhere.Shout if of interest

Drew

[garyd]

GTR & CSR all have a similar 'upright' riding position.

I need something similar to a chopper. Lower seat and legs staighter.
I'm guessing it's because it allows my back to put the weight through the spine instead of using the muscles in a crampt sitting position.

[Gavin]

GTR & CSR all have a similar 'upright' riding position.

I need something similar to a chopper. Lower seat and legs staighter.
I'm guessing it's because it allows my back to put the weight through the spine instead of using the muscles in a crampt sitting position.

I have a GTR and the riding position is slightly a leaning forward one.

[garyd]

It appears the critical point is having my legs straighter.

I've been able to ride a 'Proper' Motorcrosser...but not a super moto. ( seat height up in the sKy )

[1962royp]

Big cushion on the seat then.

[garyd]

Big cushion on the seat then.

If only...