New Member looking for some input

[Gimpster69]

Hi y'all.

I'm a new member here but not new to the ZL900. I've recently just purchased my 2nd ZL (view gallery for photos) and would like to say Hi to all other Eliminator owners on this site.

I'm in Ontario, Canada and am the proud new owner of a U.S. model ZL900 in Luminous Red, totally stock. 22K miles. This one I will not let go and will most likely be buried with me!!

I've had the bike for a few months now and really haven't needed to do much cleaning to it but did let out a little elbow grease here and there. With recent trips to bike shops here and there with my brother ( another ZL900 lover soon to be a 2nd owner as well ) we were looking at some of the modern, yet unappealing, bikes and came across an idea.....

I'm thinking of getting some of the aluminum powder coated black matte. 2 reasons. I don't want to spend valuable riding time polishing aluminum lol, and I am thinking doing this will give the bike a more modern look without sacrificing the stock look which I love so much. I am a little conflicted but think I'm going to try it in small steps and see how it turns out.

My plan is to do the Sissy Bar first then see how it goes. If it looks good, then I"ll do the 2 pcs next to the foot pegs, ignition cover, handle bars stems, fork brace and forks. Anything aluminum. Chrome will remain chrome and tach/speedo housings will remain as well.

I'm going to go forward with the sissy bar soon and will post pics for review.

Just saying Hi to all and looking forward to your feedback on your thoughts.

 

[lowlife]

I say give it a shot. Just don't go overboard. Personally I like the debadged cleaned up look without too much chrome, so I may very well like your creation when it is done, again if it isn't overboard. Chrome accent parts draw your attention more if there isn't too much of it. I think it will work. Keep us updated

 

[zlMark]

Welcome Gimpster69!

I think that makes 2 Canadians here now. Make sure you fill out your profile location!

As far as the blacking out goes you will always be able to strip and re-polish if you don't like it! I would try satin black if i was to do it, to match the engine.

Tell your brother to join us, he is more than welcome here even if he doesn't have one yet

 

[Gimpster69]

Honestly, I love the look of it stock and always will. But I do want to go ahead and try blacking it out a little. Of course I will not go overboard. It will be very subtle, and yes, I can always undo what I've done.

Satin finish, never thought of that. Now I've got more to think of , matte or satin. hmmmm? Thanks for the extra dilema Mark!! lol.

My bro is an active reader of the forums and I suspect with him reading these posts will be a member momentarily. Y'all might want to help him out with him being tugged between purchasing one of either a cheaper red U.S. bike 7 hours away across borders, or a local black one with a higher price. He prefers red btw. Both are excellent condition and stock.

 

[sjdevil]

i painted a lot of my aluminum matte black if you want to look at my bike in the gallery. the fork tubes in particular look very good black, and were probably the easiest of my favorite mods.

 

[KRAYZ1]

DUDE, Once ride an Eli It's like a a realy good drug. The Adrenalin surge takes you over. You come out 5th at 9 grand and spank 6th, the next thing you know your doin a buck30. You see Jesus so much that you start using him as a road marker. YOUR AN ADDICT! Like the rest of us u cant get enough, so don't feel strange cause were stranger than you!
A Hardy shake o the hand and welcome from
The KRAYZ1 (Rayray)

 

[Blagadán]

You come out 5th at 9 grand and spank 6th, the next thing you know your doin a buck30. You see Jesus so much that you start using him as a road marker. YOUR AN ADDICT!

I like it!!! Some guys on this forum that have a way with words....

blag

 

[wuputt]

Welcome border brother!
Glad you found us!
I like the "blacked out look" very much! Just makes the ZL9 look even more "badass"!
Keep postin the pics of your progress!


Hey guys, you notice he has a "beer fridge"!! ROAD TRIP

 

[CHRIS]

WELCOME ! I have family in HAMILTON ONTARIO ! glad to see you on the site ! CHRIS