Picked up a new (to me) bike

[OldSchoolKaw86]

Well my neighbor was moving and didn't have the want or need to take it with him, so he gave it to me. He is the original owner, it is a 1986 Kawasaki Z1 600 Eliminator, it is bone stock with only 9800 miles. Here is the downfall it sat since 90 with gas in the carbs, so i am fighting to get the carbs all straightened out. Not a bad looking bike, its liquid cooled, it kind of has a harley look to it. Here are some pics.

 

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And finally

 

[haplo_84]

I've never been a huge fan of the specific styling of a cruiser bike, but the elimnator has always looked good to me, idk why?

 

[OldSchoolKaw86]

Yeah me either, i remember when i was young my other neighbor had a kawasaki 900 eliminator with a 4 into 1 d&d pipe and it sounded so mean, i knew i always wanted one. So i am glad i got this one. Im going to get it running and keep it stock and enjoy it. Even with stock pipes it has a throaty sound to it.

 

[haplo_84]

They are supposedly great cruising bikes for long distances. I'm jealous, I mean he just gave it to you. Man i need neighbors like that!

 

[sasquach]

Oldschool since your not really a big fan of it you can send it over this way and i would be glad to take it off your hands . ;D

 

[OldSchoolKaw86]

Yeah im more than happy with it, once i get the carbs straightened out and it running good, ill post a video of it. It seems like it is really comfortable. I'm going to put some miles on it this summer thats for sure.