Here you will find all polls. Please take time to participate! Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:32:08 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:32:08 +0000 ZL-OA https://www.zl-oa.com/community/forums/polls.15/ Sat, 16 Oct 2021 19:52:49 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/what-kind-of-mileage-do-ya-get.10587/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/what-kind-of-mileage-do-ya-get.10587/ invalid@example.com (rkerg) rkerg I got 34 MPG today. Not great but not bad either. Last year I got better but, I was using one of those little dirt bike in line filters with the tiny holes. Now I am running a nice filter I found at Napa that is the right size and is thin enough to fit between my pods. The first thing I noticed after I installed it was more power at low speeds and RPMs.]]> 169 Sun, 12 May 2019 15:09:10 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/location-poll.7371/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/location-poll.7371/ invalid@example.com (Bacchus) Bacchus 22 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 02:04:22 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/do-you-wear-a-helmet-or-not.10561/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/do-you-wear-a-helmet-or-not.10561/ invalid@example.com (jmac) jmac
I ask cause I just got a new helmet.I got a HJC CL-15.I know not a high dollar unit like some have,but it fits me well and fells pretty comfy.In the past I have not wore a helmet,and not sure how much I will wear this one.I'm a volunteer fireman,and first responder.I have seen the results(up close)of bike crashs with and with out helmets.I will say at highway speeds,and contact with a vehicle,I don't think it matters.but it might give a...

Do you wear a helmet or not?]]> 83 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 19:10:41 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/poll-what-exhaust-do-you-have.13919/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/poll-what-exhaust-do-you-have.13919/ invalid@example.com (kawboy) kawboy
If you check "other", please explain (pics too!)]]> 84 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:09:56 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/to-smoke-or-not-to-smoke.6140/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/to-smoke-or-not-to-smoke.6140/ invalid@example.com (ARCHIVE_Bill4) ARCHIVE_Bill4 Need ZL900 "frame gadget" ?

I am trying to find the right side, black frame cover that goes over the relays. The ZL 900/ZL1000 Service Manual Supplement calls it a "frame gadget". The left side covers the radiator cap. I have the left side, I need the right side. Can anyone help me out?
Also, in the owners manual, it says something about a chain lock under the seat. Did the chain locks come with the bike from the factory? If so, does the ignition key fit the chain lock? Just...

To Smoke or not to Smoke?]]> 95 Sat, 18 Aug 2018 21:49:43 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/what-octane-do-you-use-in-your-zl.8226/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/what-octane-do-you-use-in-your-zl.8226/ invalid@example.com (SandstoneSmitty) SandstoneSmitty Due to the raising cost of gas, I wonder why I am still putting Premium in my ZL. Last year a few cents for the ‘Good Stuff’ was easy, now at $4.00/gal I am asking: “Is high octane a requirement or a luxury?â€

Octane Myths
* High octane gasoline improves mileage.
In general, if your car is designed to run on 87 octane gasoline, high octane gasoline will not improve mileage. If switching to high octane gasoline does improve...

What Octane do you use in your ZL?]]> 34 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 23:21:43 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/temp-were-u-are.16869/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/temp-were-u-are.16869/ invalid@example.com (madmanncr500) madmanncr500 81 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 23:41:38 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/poll-your-zl900-bike-color.7557/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/poll-your-zl900-bike-color.7557/ invalid@example.com (ZLKawBoy) ZLKawBoy 28 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 23:39:21 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/him-or-her-names.7692/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/him-or-her-names.7692/ invalid@example.com (ZLFancyPaint) ZLFancyPaint and a couple of members have the bike name in their tagline -
so here's the topic:
does your bike have a name ?
is it a him or a her ?
do all your motorcycles/cars/trucks have names, or just the special ones ?

Let's hear the names & the stories to get us through
these short winter days.]]> 31 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 23:37:14 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/lets-take-a-vote-how-many-would-like-to-have-chrome-on-their-bikes.15834/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/lets-take-a-vote-how-many-would-like-to-have-chrome-on-their-bikes.15834/ invalid@example.com (madhatter) madhatter
lets take a vote how many would like to have chrome on their bikes?]]> 20 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 23:26:52 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/original-or-modified.6084/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/original-or-modified.6084/ invalid@example.com (ARCHIVE_al) ARCHIVE_al Another message for Rocky!!

Hey Rocky

Can you confirm you've had my mail about the 900 seat?

Cheers

Al ]]> 66 Sun, 28 Aug 2016 19:28:23 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/whats-the-average-age-here.7213/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/whats-the-average-age-here.7213/ invalid@example.com (K-Ray) K-Ray
Just so every one know's I'm 45 years young]]> 85 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 13:29:38 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-is-the-economy-where-you-are.11048/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-is-the-economy-where-you-are.11048/ invalid@example.com (rkerg) rkerg
Same old same old?

Worse than last year?

Slightly better than last year?

A lot better than last year?

None of the above?]]> 34 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:56:58 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-many-km-miles-do-you-have-on-your-zl-600.18230/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-many-km-miles-do-you-have-on-your-zl-600.18230/ invalid@example.com (pratodifuoco) pratodifuoco just curious about how many km/miles have you reached, as of yet, with your ZL 600.

Mine is ZL 600 B1 1997 and it's currently at 52000 km.]]> 6 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:26:11 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/what-color-should-i-paint-my-zl600.18028/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/what-color-should-i-paint-my-zl600.18028/ invalid@example.com (Reptar) Reptar
My favorite is Luminous Windsor Green, (http://www.colorrite.com/product/kawasaki-704-luminous-windsor-green-1591.cfm)
followed by Candy Arsenate Green, (http://www.colorrite.com/product/kawasaki-candy-arsenate-green-1617.cfm)
then Metallic Dark Green. (http://www.colorrite.com/product/kawasaki-metallic-dark-green-1592.cfm)

What color do you think will suit the Eliminator best?]]> 4 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:48:40 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/any-bikebandit-com-patrons-here.7358/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/any-bikebandit-com-patrons-here.7358/ invalid@example.com (zlMark) zlMark
I'm considering advertising for them on the site in return for a small commission. Why not right? If they are offer commission for sales then why not collect on it and use it towards zl-oa?

Please participate in the poll. If there is a competitive supplier that I overlooked please enlighten me ]]> 18 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:34:38 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/vmd-2011-attendees.15396/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/vmd-2011-attendees.15396/ invalid@example.com (zlMark) zlMark 19 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:40:36 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/a-poll-of-sorts.14655/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/a-poll-of-sorts.14655/ invalid@example.com (Zsquared) Zsquared 12 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:42:39 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-many-zls-in-the-stable.9606/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/how-many-zls-in-the-stable.9606/ invalid@example.com (Bacchus) Bacchus Just wondering who's got what and how many.


post up!]]> 37 Wed, 12 May 2010 13:54:29 +0000 https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/most-desireable-clutch-set.12342/ https://www.zl-oa.com/community/threads/most-desireable-clutch-set.12342/ invalid@example.com (Bacchus) Bacchus 8