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Z1100 LTD...or ZL1000?

#1 PostAuthor: garyd » Sat Jun 04, 2016 6:03 pm

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.

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#2 PostAuthor: Redbeard » Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:55 am

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.
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#3 PostAuthor: garyd » Sun Jun 05, 2016 11:18 am

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

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#4 PostAuthor: 1962royp » Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:09 pm

Hi Gary
Why not try a 16 inch wheel in something they must be loads about.
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#5 PostAuthor: mick znone » Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:33 pm

ive noticed 400 and 600 versions of the eliminator recently, are they imports?
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#6 PostAuthor: z1bman » Fri Jun 10, 2016 10:02 pm

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

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#7 PostAuthor: garyd » Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:26 am

1962royp wrote: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.

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#8 PostAuthor: Redbeard » Thu Jun 23, 2016 7:32 pm

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.
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#9 PostAuthor: Hobbo » Thu Jun 23, 2016 7:41 pm

Garyd


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

really nice ridinh position

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#10 PostAuthor: trikerdrew » Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:59 pm

Gtr?

Basically same power plant.

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

Csr1000.....lovely :D 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

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#11 PostAuthor: garyd » Wed Jun 29, 2016 5:11 am

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.

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#12 PostAuthor: Gavin » Wed Jun 29, 2016 5:57 am

garyd wrote: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.
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#13 PostAuthor: garyd » Wed Jun 29, 2016 3:57 pm

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 )

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#14 PostAuthor: 1962royp » Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:01 pm

Big cushion on the seat then.
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#15 PostAuthor: garyd » Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:51 pm

1962royp wrote:Big cushion on the seat then.


If only... :roll: :P :P :lol: :lol:


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