zl600

Hey guys, it's been awhile! I'm in the process of purchasing 2 spare rims (front & rear) for my 1985 ZL900 Eliminator and I found a set, but the owner claims it came off a ZL600. My question is this; will they match my ZL900 setup? Do these rims have the same width? Will I still be able to put a...

Thought I'd introduce myself. Brought a 1996 ZL600-B1 Eliminator a month ago after recently passing my bike test. It was a one owner with 10k miles on the clock. Although in good condition, the colour scheme wasn't to my liking - Yellow, pink & Purple! So I came up with a new design for the...

Hello, I'm hoping someone here can help with a problem I'm having with my 1996 Zl600-B1 I've just passed my test and have spent more time pushing the damn bike than riding it. :-( SYMPTOMS - The bike starts fine, but after a mile and a half it starts to run rough, not on all cylinders. If...

Hey guys just wondering if there is a certain technique for syncing the carbs on my 1996 zl600. I just bought a carbtune pro sync tool. This will be my first time synchronizing the carbs on my bike. Let me know if there are any tips you guys have! Thanks, Paul

Well it is time for a new rear tire for my 600 but tire choice are a bit limited and some what pricey. The tire size I have is 150/80-15. Could I use a 150/90-15? I would like to stick to dunlop as far as brand goes. Would this work for my bike...

Hi guys I found some cobra F1 slip ons for 1986 zl600. Will these fit on my 1996 zl600? Thank, Paul

Hi guys I am new to this forum and had a few questions. I have a 1996 Kawasaki eliminator 600 and decided to take the stock air box out. I recently picked up a complete set of K&N air filters for my bike for 30 bucks! I put them on the bike and it dies at 4,000 rpm. I know that the carbs need to...

Hey guys, I sent off my carbs to be ultasonically cleaned and just repaired in general. The guy calls me today and asks me about the jet kit that has been put on it. He says the main jets are #136, but the pilot jets are a stock #35. He says part of my starting problem may not just be because my...

My ZL is letting me down :( To be fair, I let her down first and she's just paying me back. I haven't been able to give her the love she needs thanks to a new truck, new wife, and nowhere to work First thing I did after winter was over is ride it. Was a little rough so I ran a can of Seafoam...

Hey folks, So I am really hoping you guys can help me out. The other day I was adjusting the valves on my 86 ZL600 (which 15 of 16 were significantly out of spec btw) and to rotate the engine into position I was bleeping the start button. My problem likely arose from the fact that I forgot...

Hey guys, first time poster and newcomer to the site and the bike. To give a little back story; I stumbled upon this 86 ZL600 in a local paper last September when I was not even looking for another bike (having my first child on the way) but I just couldn't resist. The bike being in...

Hello all, So It's about that time again. Winter is coming! :sad3:, and I am going to put 'er up for the long term. I just wanted to run some things past you guys since it's my first winter and (presumably) not yours. Also bear in mind that I live in an apartment in the middle of the city so...

I replaced some aftermarket grips that the PO (previous owner) had put on my 1986 ZL600. They were foam and had chromed end caps and they were nearing the end of their life. Found some NOS (new old stock) grips for about $35 and snatched them up. Turns out some of those problems I'd been having...

So I took my zl600 to the shop to have them look over my handiwork (after working on it myself when I could get back home to it) and sync the carbs. When I was pulling in, the radiator dumped and wouldn't suck the coolant back in so I had them look at that too. Ended up requiring a new radiator...

All - new to this forum, but not to the bike. 1997 ZL600, 13,000 miles. It's all original, except for the typical maintenance items (plugs, tires, battery, etc.). Very reliable, starts easy, no problems. For years. I'm not a mechanic, so a reliable bike is important to me. Then, had a few...

has anyone installed K&N filter pods on a zl 600? if so how was your experience?

Hi guys, I'm so glad to have found this forum. I used to have a 1986 zl600 and after few years dedicated to other things I just bought a 1997 zl600. However, imo the 1986 rear fender assembly was a much better looking one. The 1997 looks really 'soft' if you know what I mean... Anyways...

Im looking at purchasing a ZL600 but I have some questions about the seat height. Do you think it would work for a rider of my size, and is there anything that I could easily do to lower the pegs/raise the seat? I have sat on the bike and been comfortable although I'm somewhat worried about how...

Hello ZLOA! About three weeks ago My dd died on my on my way home from school, turned out it was beyond affordable repair and I sold it. I took this opportunity to look for a motorcycle instead of a new car, as I have always wanted a motorcycle, and finally had an excuse to finally learn to...

hey recently just bought a kawasaki zl400 86' model and i am struggling to find an owners manual and certain parts too. Just wondering if the zl 600 or even 900 are the exact same bigger except bigger cc? I am in real need of the air filter covers at both sides since just before me thought he...