1. Guest,
    We need good tech writers that are willing to help out here at ZL-OA. If you like taking photos of jobs as you perform the steps on your repairs, have historical ads/documents from old magazines, or any else you think belongs in the Technical Library than you might be able to help. Send a private message to Furchin, Mudrunner88, Chris, Jarney, Wuputt, or Markus56 and we can lead you in the right direction to get started.
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Welcome to ZL-OA!
ZL-OA Founder - zlMark's 900
VMDs 2012
ZL-OA Co-Owner Furchin's Trailer
ZL Gauges
ZL-OA Founder - zlMark's 1000
ZL-OA Co-Owners Bikes Furchin (White), Markus56 (Wineberry)
ZL-OA Co-Owner Chris's Bike - Eleanor

ZL-OA

  1. Landing Page

    1. All Guests Are Required to Create a User Account

      Hello, In order to help reduce issues with Bots and SPAM we ask that all viewers of the website create a user account and validate your email. Once this is done you will gain full access to a wealth of knowledge here at ZL-OA

  2. General

    1. Discussion

      Here is where to post anything not related to the zl..............anything!
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      87kawzl Latest: The 79 Firebird Esprit slow build thread 87kawzl, Mar 8, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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    2. zl Talk

      Wanna brag? Have a tech question? Here is where to do it!
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      alex-germany Latest: Paint mixture luminous red 7V alex-germany, Mar 6, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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    3. BN, EL and VN Eliminators

      A forum just for the owners of the BN125, EL250 and VN250 Eliminators
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      wuputt Latest: How may ZL900's wuputt, Dec 20, 2024
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    4. Modifications

      Here you can post about or find info on modifications done to the Kawasaki ZL
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      R. J. Latest: stick coils? R. J., Jul 17, 2024
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    5. Website related

      Here you will find tips on getting the most out of our website. Suggestions, Comments, and Constructive Criticism are welcome.
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      Website related

      Sub-Forums

      1. How Do I?

      furchin Latest: Not getting notifications furchin, May 22, 2023
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    6. Articles and Advertisements

      Here is where you'll find magazine test articles, original Kawasaki Advertisements, and articles about Dale Walker of Holeshot Performance and his involvement with our ZL. If you have an article you would like to share please email us at Contact
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      zlMark Latest: EL250 German German Kawasaki Brochure zlMark, Sep 7, 2012
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    7. Events, Rides, and Rallies

      Post info and results from your local events, rides, and rallies in here.
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      R. J. Latest: Vintage Motorcycle Days (VMD) 2021 R. J., Aug 12, 2021
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    8. Polls

      Here you will find all polls. Please take time to participate!
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      prfixer Latest: What kind of mileage do ya get? prfixer, Oct 16, 2021
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    9. Eliminator Registry

      Here is where we are trying to track production numbers of the Eliminators to try and get an Idea of how many were manufactured and how many are left on the road. Thanks for your cooperation!
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      R. J. Latest: 1986 ZL900 Registry R. J., Mar 11, 2025
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    10. Gadgets, Product Reviews, and Seller Reviews

      This is where to find info on Gadgets for our Eliminators, Reviews on Products and Sellers
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      R. J. Latest: New Tools R. J., Feb 14, 2026
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  3. Classifieds

    1. Member Services

      Here is where you can find members who offer services to maintain your Eliminator.
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      R. J. Latest: Case Guards, Anyone? R. J., Nov 20, 2025
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    2. Parts

      Parts for sale and parts bikes for sale. Dead ads will be deleted in 120 days.
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      prfixer Latest: My parts stash is for sale prfixer, Dec 15, 2025
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    3. Bikes

      Bikes for sale. Dead ads will be deleted in 90 days.
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      katz Latest: 1985 ZL900 project katz, Jul 9, 2024
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    4. Barter & Trade

      Barter and Trade for Bikes, Parts, Services, Whatever! Dead ads will deleted after 120 days.
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      R. J. Latest: Zl1000 badges R. J., Apr 24, 2023
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    5. Wanted

      Post here for parts you need! Ads will be deleted after 180 Days
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      prfixer Latest: RH Exhaust Cover prfixer, Jun 21, 2023
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