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posted July 13, 2008 03:09 PM
 Edited By: qwick on 13 Jul 2008 16:13
Goodbye & Thanks - Qwick Out
Well, the time has come to say goodbye. I really want to thank the many of you who have taken the time to help out and answer the questions that I've had on the zx14. It has been a pleasure getting to know each of you and in some cases even meeting up and riding with you.
Due to some issues with my health and my career, I've had to make the decision to sell the 14, which I regret but fortunately the bike sold in only two days. Future plans are to locate my dream bike of 23 years... the 1985 ZL900 Eliminator. The riding position of the ZL will still allow me to continue to enjoy my passion of riding motorcycles and I look forward to finding one very soon. Any leads from you guys on the 900 would be much appreciated, as the old "Muscle Cruiser" has become a bit hard to find these days.
I'll still be around from time to time to checkup on you guys and see how things with the Mighty 14 are going. Can't wait to read the threads on how Smokin, 00Busa and the rest of you smoke the new Vmax. And I sure do wish Kawi answers the call to Zukes new B-King & Yamaha's Vmax soon. We all need to get on the horn and stir up some interest at the Kawasaki R&D department.
Take care, enjoy the ride and be safe out there.
Kevin
  
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posted July 13, 2008 03:48 PM
That really sucks brah.
Did you try the clip ons before giving up, or is it a combination on the leg position too?
I pm 'd ya bro.
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qwick
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posted July 13, 2008 04:58 PM
Hey Dube, it does suck. And yes, it's a combo of everything. I never did install the clip-ons, so if you find someone who might be interested in them, let me know.
As for the Eliminator... I still have the magazines from 1985, one of them is a cover page story. I've always loved the look of the old ZL900. And I'll never forget reading one of Kawi's ads back then...
" Zero to 50mph in 2.16 seconds, this bike will slap you back in your seat faster than your first grade teacher ever did".
Imagine reading that ad... in 1985!!! Too cool.
Hey, never did get your pm, try it again.
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posted July 13, 2008 05:16 PM
Sent ya another PM.
weird...
I might buy the clip ons back!
Not sure yet!
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qwick
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posted July 13, 2008 05:20 PM
Sounds good. I'll give you one of those Mad Canadian deals on them, lol.
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posted July 13, 2008 06:07 PM
zl 900 eli''
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Well, the time has come to say goodbye. I really want to thank the many of you who have taken the time to help out and answer the questions that I've had on the zx14. It has been a pleasure getting to know each of you and in some cases even meeting up and riding with you.
Due to some issues with my health and my career, I've had to make the decision to sell the 14, which I regret but fortunately the bike sold in only two days. Future plans are to locate my dream bike of 23 years... the 1985 ZL900 Eliminator. The riding position of the ZL will still allow me to continue to enjoy my passion of riding motorcycles and I look forward to finding one very soon. Any leads from you guys on the 900 would be much appreciated, as the old "Muscle Cruiser" has become a bit hard to find these days.
I'll still be around from time to time to checkup on you guys and see how things with the Mighty 14 are going. Can't wait to read the threads on how Smokin, 00Busa and the rest of you smoke the new Vmax. And I sure do wish Kawi answers the call to Zukes new B-King & Yamaha's Vmax soon. We all need to get on the horn and stir up some interest at the Kawasaki R&D department.
Take care, enjoy the ride and be safe out there.
Kevin
Sorry to hear about the health problems kevin'' I m heading in that direction myself with my back'' i have had three surgeries and i may need one more. I may need to get a lighter bike and ride less. The reason i wrote this is i had a 85 ZL900 eliminater new. Do you remember the cycle word issue taking it to the nines. I built one of my first turbo bikes with my ZL,after reading that mag. I can tell you it was fast and very comfortable for the time and i loved that bike''i wish i kept it many many times. Good luck and if i run across a decent unit i will shout at you.... Bill...
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posted July 13, 2008 06:44 PM
good luck finding the dream machine, keep the riding thing going, once a 14 rider always a 14 rider keep us in the loop
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qwick
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posted July 13, 2008 07:34 PM
Thanks guys and I appreciate the lookout.
Bill, If that issue came out after the summer of 86 I missed it... I transfered overseas for security duty to Iceland for two years and became very involved in four wheeling.
Any downsides to the Eliminator that I should be aware of?
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posted July 13, 2008 09:14 PM
it's not a vmax  . but you've owned those as well... so you already know. Did you see the one in new hampshire that i sent you the PM about?
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posted July 13, 2008 09:18 PM
Its based on the 900 Ninja motor of course, and they didn't have the best valves in them. Report of valves sinking in the heads and some cam pitting..
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posted July 13, 2008 10:11 PM
good luck dude!
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qwick
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posted July 13, 2008 10:14 PM
Great info ZX, thanks. Infact, one guy that I called and talked to yesterday told me that his ZL has the "typical" cam noise that the 900's are known for???... not sure if there's a real problem with his??? Only has 9,000 miles on it and he said that the valves probably need adjusting. I don't think that my 05 Vmax called for a valve adjustment until over 20,000 miles. Maybe the inline four is a little different than the V-4.
Chad, Yes I did and I spoke with him this afternoon. It's been wrecked & repainted with aftermarket pipes. Thanks for taking the time to find it for me though, and sorry, I thought that I had already answered your pm. Been busy "Eliminating" the rough looking bikes, lol. Sure would be nice to find one in the southeast somewhere close to home.
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posted July 14, 2008 12:00 AM
Damn Kevin, Hate to see a cool, knowledge sharing, and good hearted fella leave the board. You have shared some priceless knowledge that have save me time,grief, money and enhanced my knowledge of this bike. Sorry to hear of your health dilemmas but I'll send some prayers your way!!! Keep staying positive and hang in there, Even though I've never riden with ya, you've shared knowledge like we've been riden buddies for years... thanks again bud!!!! Your recommendation on the Klein screw driver for those pesty flies---PRICELESS!!!!
PS - G-luck finding that Eliminator
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posted July 14, 2008 02:37 AM
Edited By: ZXLNT on 14 Jul 2008 03:38
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/754118050.html
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posted July 14, 2008 04:33 AM
quick, enjoyed it and good luck with your dream bike!
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posted July 14, 2008 05:33 AM
Edited By: northmedic on 14 Jul 2008 06:35
Ebay item Number Mint ZL 900 5 hrs left to bid on it current bid at 1700 there currently 4 Zl 900 on ebay motors
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http://cgi.ebay.ca/Kawasaki-Eliminator-ZL-900-sport-touring-Kawasaki-Eliminator-ZL-900-NICE_W0QQitemZ180263339862QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6710QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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posted July 14, 2008 07:24 AM
Thanks for the kind words Superman, be safe out there.
ZX, The one in KC is a relist, good thing is the price has been lowered. Just got off the phone with him and I'm waiting on some close-up pics, Thanks.
N.Med, I'm hoping to find one that is mostly stock if possible. I've been watching Ebay, waiting to see if there are any new listings soon. Thanks for sending the link my way.
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posted July 14, 2008 09:26 AM
qwickster, sorry to see you go, dude! Best of luck to you, definitely! Keep in touch, though.
My buddy had a ZL900 when we were seniors in high school. I still love that bike and wish to pick one up also. My buddy was a motorcycle riding fool. I'd be on the back and he'd use me as ballast to do huge fukkin' wheelies on that thing. All the wheelies took a toll on the bike and it eventually seized up. Keep us posted on you ZL when you do get one. 
Peace, breh!
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qwick
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posted July 14, 2008 09:48 AM
Thanks Hawk, I'll keep in touch.
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posted July 14, 2008 03:57 PM
I have an '86 in the garage that I am going to do a chain conversion on, I have a ZZR1200 motor to stick in there , so I have the original motor and shaft drive with 9k miles if you need spare parts.
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qwick
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posted July 14, 2008 04:19 PM
Roy, I just sent you a pm.
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posted July 14, 2008 04:54 PM
Seeya qwick , its been great having you here.... Oh by the way if you see a skinny guy on a red zx14 going really really fast don't right him a ticket ....
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posted July 14, 2008 06:52 PM
Thanks Smokin.... and heck, I couldn't catch You, even if I was back in the Camaro. Only object that has a chance of nabbing you is made of lead & propelled by gunpowder, lol.
Be safe out there... and don't feed them (smokey) Bears.
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posted July 14, 2008 06:59 PM
You still have a ride whenever you want qwick.
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posted July 14, 2008 07:12 PM
Thanks Matt, I've really enjoyed the rides and hitting the track with you. You'll be in the 5's very soon, I'm sure of it!
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