A forum just for the owners of the BN125, EL250 and VN250 Eliminators Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:59:51 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:59:51 +0000 ZL-OA https://www.zl-oa.com/community/forums/bn-el-and-vn-eliminators.14/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:57:58 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-may-zl900s.25831/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-may-zl900s.25831/ invalid@example.com (ZL900BAB) ZL900BAB How many ZL 900s were built in 85 and 86? I can't find the numbers anywhere.]]> 4 Tue, 09 May 2023 15:32:45 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-to-add-a-tach.20608/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-to-add-a-tach.20608/ invalid@example.com (DufussMan) DufussMan
As a side question,...

How to add a tach?]]> 17 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:27:51 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/1988-250-eliminator.22662/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/1988-250-eliminator.22662/ invalid@example.com (R. J.) R. J. I picked up the bike from my Nephew who lives in Hubbard OH. I just loaded it up. I'll be leaving for PA in the morning.]]> 195 Mon, 25 May 2020 18:43:59 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/zl1000-secret-compartment.24202/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/zl1000-secret-compartment.24202/ invalid@example.com (zl1000 pilot) zl1000 pilot Question is how do you open it ?]]> 10 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 12:29:27 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el-250-forks.24747/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el-250-forks.24747/ invalid@example.com (ColinG) ColinG Does anyone know ?]]> 4 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:39:59 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/tumbleweed-check-88-el250.19591/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/tumbleweed-check-88-el250.19591/ invalid@example.com (overthink) overthink
View attachment 18837]]> 35 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:54:59 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/couldnt-resist-buying-this-wee-gem-250.24620/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/couldnt-resist-buying-this-wee-gem-250.24620/ invalid@example.com (ColinG) ColinG Needs some tlc but it's running, if a little rough, seems like it's just been laid up for a while.

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Couldn't resist buying this wee gem 250]]> 9 Sat, 04 Aug 2018 07:58:06 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/hi-all-new-eliminator-owner-here-1999-el252-f4.24164/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/hi-all-new-eliminator-owner-here-1999-el252-f4.24164/ invalid@example.com (W_L) W_L It is amazing how stylish this machine still looks today! Just looking at it puts me in a good mood
I wonder what will be my mood when I make it run again, because it unfortunately needs some work.
Specifically I got it with carburettors taken apart. I replaced all the worn parts and reassembled them, but
I am kinda puzzled about reinstalling them in the motorcycle. If anybody got some pictures showing the correct
connections I would be really grateful. I am especially curious about...

Hi All! New Eliminator owner here! 1999 EL252 F4]]> 17 Tue, 15 May 2018 12:30:48 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/anyone-knows-the-fuel-economy-of-kawasaki-eliminator-250-el-250.16089/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/anyone-knows-the-fuel-economy-of-kawasaki-eliminator-250-el-250.16089/ invalid@example.com (nofacemonster) nofacemonster
Anyone knows the fuel economy of Kawasaki Eliminator 250 ( EL 250 )]]> 10 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 22:13:22 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/removing-coolant-manifold-how-to.24279/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/removing-coolant-manifold-how-to.24279/ invalid@example.com (BearHunter) BearHunter
I noticed a leak of coolant in the front of my ZL900 engine. After removing the radiator and exhausts, I find it's the manifold that leaks (cylinder 1 and 4 from left to right). I want to replace the 16mm O' rings.

I disconected the hose but the manifold don't come out. It's stuck there.

How is it supposed to come out?]]> 1 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 14:54:01 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el-250-just-became-popular.20471/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el-250-just-became-popular.20471/ invalid@example.com (overthink) overthink
Today I let my daughter start it up and play with the throttle for a few minutes. Afterwards she wanted to know how soon she could get a...

EL 250 just became popular]]> 22 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 14:30:24 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el250-coolant-issue.22248/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el250-coolant-issue.22248/ invalid@example.com (Aktariel) Aktariel
I jacked the bike up with a center stand, resting on the frame rails, and left it there for maybe three weeks while I had new tires put on the rims.

Since I've replaced the tires, the bike's coolant is vanishing. I refilled it, ran some coolant sealer through it, and let it sit running in the driveway for about thirty minutes. No issues. I took it for a ride down the...

EL250 Coolant Issue]]> 6 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:43:25 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/trouble-changing-from-second-to-first.24072/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/trouble-changing-from-second-to-first.24072/ invalid@example.com (Badger) Badger
This doesn't happen on any of the other gears. The higher gears seem to be okay.

Any ideas people?]]> 10 Thu, 04 May 2017 19:52:57 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el-250-carb-needed.23848/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el-250-carb-needed.23848/ invalid@example.com (sutymorgo) sutymorgo
I own a Kawasaki EL 250 bike which has carburettor problems. The bike is really hard to start and doesn't run stable. Two mechanics already failed to repair it. The first one cleaned the carb thoroughly and installed new jets but it didn't help. He said that there is spark and the compression is ok so the problem must be with the fuel/air mixture but he was unable to find the exact problem. The second mechanic took it apart again and cleaned it once more, he even used an...

EL 250 carb needed]]> 6 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 14:59:25 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/250-eliminator-title-wanted.22721/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/250-eliminator-title-wanted.22721/ invalid@example.com (Lucas Ind) Lucas Ind 6 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 07:01:51 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/wife-is-moving-on-from-her-eliminator.21609/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/wife-is-moving-on-from-her-eliminator.21609/ invalid@example.com (overthink) overthink 4 Fri, 13 May 2016 13:53:58 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/help-replacingfork-oil-seals-bn125.22360/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/help-replacingfork-oil-seals-bn125.22360/ invalid@example.com (24mech) 24mech Fork Oil Viscosity:
SHOWA SS-8 or equivalent
Fork Oil Capacity (completely dry):
191 ±2.5 mL (6.46 ±0.085 US oz.)

any help will be greatly...

Help replacingfork oil seals BN125]]> 4 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 13:33:40 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el250-hs-carbs-problem-check-it-out.21640/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/el250-hs-carbs-problem-check-it-out.21640/ invalid@example.com (silentbrowser) silentbrowser I have a problem with my EL250, it was sleeping while 6 months and I have to claen carbs, but when I started it works like this:
[video=youtube;_hJOJh1X80I]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hJOJh1X80I[/video]

Before stopping it was working OK...

Carbs was like this before cleaning
View attachment 24345
Any ideas?

Thanks]]> 4 Tue, 12 May 2015 21:35:15 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/help-with-a-none-start-eliminator-rn-125-a6-please.21566/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/help-with-a-none-start-eliminator-rn-125-a6-please.21566/ invalid@example.com (24mech) 24mech I was refered to this forum by STREETSLAYER from kawasakimotorcycle.org who I think is madmanncr500 on here Thanks
He said you guys were the ones to ask so here goes.

I'm hoping this is a known comon issue.
I have a 125 Eliminator that just wont start it has spark, there is plenty of fuel in the tank and carb bowl. The issue apears to be fuel related as the plug apears to be constantly bone dry I've had the carb off and apart, there is no blockage of...

Help with a none start Eliminator RN 125-A6 please.........]]> 14 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:08:58 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/hello-there.21228/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/hello-there.21228/ invalid@example.com (obsidian) obsidian And happy new year!

I'm new here and going to add a new EL250 to the forum - even if they are few. Dont know if there's an European forum/community - if there are,please let me know

From about a year i own a Kawasaki Eliminator 250SE - directly imported from Japan.The bike is in preserved condition,but with minor scrathes on the tank and sides,so i had to repaint it and loose the original paint and stripes.The rubber ducts were not sealed tight,had trouble...

Hello there]]> 8