Original or Modified?

[Kawasaki-krazy]

I was wondering how many of our bikes have been modified from the original.

I'm desperately trying to keep my ZL1000 absolutely stock (difficult these days with parts becoming scarce) but I know that quite a few others have done so many mods that they are becoming unrecognisable as an Eliminator, not that there's anything fundamentally wrong with that.

Sometimes I feel I'm the only one with an original bike

So....Come on guys.........Who likes 'em straight and who's bike is now a Yamkawsuki

KK

[zl900_moab]

Not that parts were unavailable, I just wanted to 'amp up' the performance a little bit, I will have Supertrapp exhaust, stage 3 with pods, prolly Dyna ignition (for now adjustable advance), new paint, new (re-covered) seat, Spiegler brake lines, different turn signals, all LED lights (if possible), Progressive suspension front and rear, and eventually....Fuel Injection....I also am going to try to widen a stock tank for extra runs down the strip between re-fills...But all things considered, it will be a modified stock appearance, but will still maintain the unmistakeable ZL look and feel...
I love the stock bikes, in fact my parts went to stock restoration....2 of them actually, so now there are 2 stock ZL's to my 1 modified....A fair trade...
moab...

[Rick_in_WA]

I am shooting for absolute stock, but parts are hard to find, (Rad shroud and frame plastic), so best I can hope for this year is "Stock Apearing"
but stock or not I have the best seat...........hahahahahahaha

[zlMark]

K&N RC2774 Pods
Slightly Modified stock exhaust
Vance Hines 5 Degree advancer
dynojet stage 3

[bull]

My Scoot is close, with parts so difficult to come by maybe it will never be 100% stock but it won't be from lack of wanting or trying. My seats still good to go but I wouldn't consider a re-covered seat as being a non-stock bike Rick.

[LUMI]

Stock, i have made some modifications to my other 900, but have all the original parts left to put them back when needed.

In my opinion it is hard to make the 900 look better than what it looks on
stock :D

[zlMark]

:yeahthat:

[SnakeDoctor]

Have to stick with stock right now but will modify a little later on, when I win the lotto. 55555

[eliuk]

mildly modded but stuck to origingal look including keeping the airbox

junked collector box (rusted out) sidekick s/s mufflers.
mini indicators.
pillion grab handles of a zl1000.
pillion pad made up.
adjustable clutch lever (of a zrx1100).
braided brake hoses.
fork protectors.
screen.
paintwork.

[acp]

The only thing at the moment that isn't stock on mine is dials and light, or in my case dial and lights. I'll post pics soon. You can't blame in on me though, it was all done before I got the bike.

I will probably be getting a custom exhaust soon as mine is on the way out. Luckily a friend of mine has welded all the holes up for now.

[Mikweg]

so not only am I the only one with a green n gold ELI it seems I'm the only one with a completely stock bike - however can't wait to change the airbox for the K&N filters simply cos they look cool. pictures of Markzl900's bike inspired me plus I remember the sound it used to make on my very old 1275gt - sweet
:D

[monkeyhanger]

THINK MINES QUITE CLOSE TO STOCK????????

[Kawasaki-krazy]

so not only am I the only one with a green n gold ELI it seems I'm the only one with a completely stock bike :D

Has your Eli been modified
Absolutely stock 30% [ 4 ]
Tinkered a bit 61% [ 8 ]
Had to... parts unavailable 0% [ 0 ]
Heavily modified 7% [ 1 ]
What's an Eliminator? 0% [ 0 ]

Total Votes : 13

Seems to me like there might be 4 of us with stock bikes

KK

[monkeyhanger]

MY PICS ARE POSTED TAKE A LOOK

[zlMark]

MY PICS ARE POSTED TAKE A LOOKI think you get the vote for most modified :D

[monkeyhanger]

AND STILL GOING JUST PUT 4 NEW CANS ON TODAY LOOKS REALLY DIFFERENT,MODEL A REAR LIGHTS TOMORROW THEN STRIP AND PAINT POST MORE PICS LATER. ANDY

[zl900_moab]

Coming together and looking real good, too!!!!
Keep us posted.
moab...

[Markzl1100]

Hi Guys,
Just about everything has been modified on my bike, Just replaced the complete exhaust system.
http://www.freewebs.com/zl900/Resized_DCIM0019.jpg
The brackets are just temporary; they will be replaced in the near future.

Cheers


(www.markzl900.tk)

[monkeyhanger]

thats real nice ,exhaust looks similar to the new z 1000.like it a lotbut still in favour of keeping things standard lol andy

[furchin]

OK , my red ZL1000 is completly stock except for a windshield, my black ZL1000 has a windshield, am/fm- cd player, hole shot exhausts and jet kit, my ZL600 has pods and K&N jet kit and a windshield. Does my Kawasaki Voyager count for mods or not? Ok I will not include it. Furchin

[rammy1500]

All stock except for sparkplug boots/wires and front brake level (original one broke), and a lot of replaced stainless steel bolts.

[zl900_moab]

Markzl900,
Sweet exhaust...Real nice...I wish I had your skills and/or your wallet to do some work on my ZL, mine is coming together, but so slowly...Will post up pics very soon, I hope...
moab...

[Mikweg]

yeah I must brush up on my counting/observation skills :confused1:

[Kris900zl]

I had no other choice after the accident but to modify a bit.

Kris900zl

[Rick_in_WA]

on the cool scale of 1 to 10 that bike hits about a 40!.......I posted up a pick ~old exhaust~ on the BTK kawaski site ZL's are very much over looked bikes and yours is as cool as any machine I have ever seen

[gosupes]

I loved the stock look, but that flippin' airbox had to go. Other than the K&N's and lowering the suspension about 2", she looks pretty stock.

[Rick_in_WA]

YOU STILL HAVE THE AIRBOX LAYING AROUND?

[RUFF]

:nonono: MY ELI IS STOCK............................................. ..................
WELL AT LEAST THE FRONT IS....... AT THE MOMENT?????? :225




RUFF OUT TO CUT TURF....

[Kawasaki-krazy]

:nonono: MY ELI IS STOCK............................................. ..................
WELL AT LEAST THE FRONT IS....... AT THE MOMENT?????? :225




RUFF OUT TO CUT TURF....

Didn't really need to ask you about yours Ruff. Looks good though.

KK

[wuputt]

My ZL1000 is close to stock...
Progressive shocks on rear to lower it 1.5"
Seat redone b4 I got er
Three sets of bars that I change wat too often
K&N stock air filter, jetted
mini turn signals

[rammy1500]

That's it, I need a bigger garage so I can have a few more toys. I need 2 more bikes, a modified ZL to complement my stock ZL so I can tinker with the modified one, then something like the Connie 14 for long trips. And if I win the lottery and have money to waste, a V-ROD just so I can say I own a Harley.

[vinny]

I have two stock Zl1000's at the moment.
Plan to keep one stock and modift the other. Uprate front brakes, change collector box / pipes and fit K&N's.
may go further - depends on time more than anything else.
Vin :dancingfool:

[RUFF]

I HAVE A ZL1000 NOW, NOT ON THE ROAD AT THE MOMENT,
BUT WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT IT'S NOT GOING TO LOOK LIKE ANY ELI THAT YOU LOT HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE ( I HOPE )
IT IS GOING TO BE DIFFERENT......................................... ..................
RUFF :offtheair: :angryfire:

[colin]

My ZL 900 is stock for now. I enjoy tinkering so it will get a few things done. Exhaust is still a limiting factor to me. I like the performance of a aftermarket pipe, but want the looks of the stockers. :dontknow:
Rear shocks and fork brace first I think

[acp]

Exhaust is still a limiting factor to me. I like the performance of a aftermarket pipe, but want the looks of the stockers. :dontknow:

I'm getting around that by getting some exhausts custom made, providing he can fab the mufflers to look like originals, which I've been told he can. As soon as I've got the money saved up then I'll get it done and let you all know.

[MachIV]

Tinkered a bit...... :rotf:

[acp]

And the "Understatement of The Year" award goes to.......


MachIV

:groupcheers:

[Markzl1100]

Juist a quick update to let you guys how the bike looks at the moment. The next big change will be made in the winter. Zrx 1100 engine.

http://www.freewebs.com/zl900/DCIM0003.JPG

cheers

Mark

[monkeyhanger]

GOTTA LOVE THEM PIPES ANDY

[Markzl1100]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzlfWL2iulc

Heres Ewoud having a blast

cheers

Mark

[CHRIS]

well, let see...... looks somewhat stock ! aftermarket mirrors, drag racing handlebars, 4 into 1 exaust, engine ????? well, i'm not telling !!!! :nonono: CHRIS

[zlMark]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzlfWL2iulc

Heres Ewoud having a blast

cheers

MarkI'll say! thanks for sharing :D

[lowlife]

100% stock, If, let me repeat IF I modify it, it will be kept to bolt on items and I will retain all stock items replaced. Oh **** do progressive springs count. Maybe I'll go retro-mod.

[GAZL900]

I have 3 85 ZL900's all stock, Looks to good to tamper with. :D

[zl900_moab]

Yep, lots of possibilities....3 ZLs, you are indeed a man amongst boys :)
And WELCOME to you to zl-oa, glad to have you on board, we have a ton of exciting stuff going on here, so stay tuned.
moab...

[lowlife]

Okay I lied, I've ordered progressive springs (rear)to drop it. Damn it!!! I want to remain stock but the urge is too powerful... Looking at holeshot shifter now too. I need another one to play with.

[CHRIS]

YEAH i know how you feel ! i say, that i'm going to keep every motorcycle i buy stock, but once i start with any small change to personalize, the inner demons take over, & i go crazy !

to make a long story short, my bikes always keep the stock look in appearance(mostly), but i have never owned a motorcycle, that i did'nt shell out lots of $$$$$ for engine mods, & i never tell what i did, but, honestly, on my daughters life, i do not know yet, what has been done to my bike by previous owner, but i do know, " it definately, is not stock! "
CHRIS

[K-Ray]

My ZL900 is close to stock...
K&N stock air filter,
mini turn signals
and so far it's the only green and white one ?

[rkerg]

I'm changing the color and the seat and I have pods, but
I have the old seat and there will always be black paint so I can restore it back to a stock look if I want to.
I like seeing the ideas that other people have had in moding their bikes. Some of them look very cool.

[ZLKawBoy]

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I have a modified tank.

The sides were cut off and tear shapes added.

Then repained and original decals replaced. Looks factory actually except for the purists out there.

I love it when someone who knows a ZL900 sees it and can't quite figure out what he sees. Something's there - what is it?

Kinda like loosing a couple of pounds and getting a hair trim.

So the back of the tank is the same basically but the sides bulge outward slightly.

Doesn't really effect the riding feel at all and I get another 100+ miles on a ride.

Sometimes I'd like to have an original stock tank just to have one.

I'll never change the pipes. Ruins the look in my humble opinion.

.

[ZLKawBoy]

I've been asked to post some pics of my tank ...

I will in the near future.

It's pretty cool job - unless you're a ZL eccentric a normal rider thinks it's factory ...

[Jarney]

Yeah, pics of the tank would be great, sounds very interesting according to the description. Never really thought about that, get creative with the tank to get a few extra miles without really losing the look......hmmmmm........Later.

[click-it]

I am a tinker, just can't leave things alone.

[Hellion]

I'm a big stinkerer oopss I mean tinkerer. :oops: But actually prefer the stock look of the ZL1000 with only minor changes here and there. The ZL600 how ever was changed quite a bit by the previous owner and am putting many of the stock items back on OEM/Aftermarket repro's.
The turn signals for instance are going back to the original style as the ones the idiot put on werent the bright LED kind but some cheapo peanut bulb type like the old dash lights from my old 63 ford you couldnt see them hardly even at 10 feet away!!
Also he put aftermarket drag bars on which are bent and since my G/F doesnt like leaning over the tank to drive I am trying to find stock bars for hers as well as mine as the ones on my ZL1000 are bent also. (my bike was wrecked and they didnt bother telling me I had to find out the hard way)

[SandstoneSmitty]

Love it stock, will keep it stock. Wait,,, If I get a Fork Brace will that make it Modified?

[baresrepeating]

stretched 4 inches D+D exhaust. bought it that way.

[iazl600]

86 zl600 stock-but I'm going to be needing rear turns and have not seen any around!!

[HOLMES40]

For me...I'd like to keep it as stock as possible....with so few ZL's around these days impressing the population with an "as close as possible" 25 year old Eli is cool !

[Wissler]

My ZL1000 has:
-stage 3 jet kit
-Supertrapps
-pods
-Holeshot timing advancer
-Fork brace
-Aftermarket mirrors
-Aftermarket paint(SILVER):rotf: Does this count?

[tscott427ss]

One stock ,One lil mod's
:winkcool:

[Kawasaki-krazy]

For me...I'd like to keep it as stock as possible....with so few ZL's around these days impressing the population with an "as close as possible" 25 year old Eli is cool !

+1 :iamwithstupid::headbang:

KK

[ZL1000-Rider]

Mine is . Stock .. But does a bigger tire count ??... Just the rear one , Oh ! and the rear turn lite's have been mod to just a small led light (not noticable) til turned on :rotf: they're Bright,, Oh and led bulb's for the stop lite ... And very few mod's to the rider if any ...:hello:... It does Have all the bell's an shiney's that it came out with ........ Plus i added my Vet. Ribbon .. on all my vech's ... ( just yellow ,green , red tape , made myself )... :hello: ZL1000-rider

[cowiesaki]

I would have to opt for the modified option, as I've added and extra wheel onto my ZL600 Eliminator :rotf: