Kawasaki Eliminator ZL 600 -part2- Will It Run Again?

[@LS-uv9gg]

Love it. Totally agree with the plan to just go over it safety-wise, freshen up what you can without going overboard. Customs and Bobbers are great if the donor bike is utterly knackered, but it sure is a shame to ALWAYS see old school bikes hacked up and flat black paint poured over them. By the same token, you can reserve true frame up resto money and labour efforts for a particular model of bike that you love, versus just any old random machine, right? Kudos!

[@MackieBass]

Precisely that my friend! And this is exactly the plan here. Love putting old bike back on the road! Can't wait to see this one back to it's former glory.

[@brwhyon]

At 3:55 I'd be grinnin from ear to ear, it fires and sounds bad ass ! Can't wait to see what you do with this one, rock my friend, ROCK ON ! !

[@MackieBass]

Rock on indeed!

[@crockagator919]

I just bought a 1987 ZL600 from a friend. It's pretty clean but the starter clutch was out. Just replaced that and am currently waiting on a few gaskets & seals to come in.

[@MackieBass]

Nice one man, good luck!

[@mcbrian]

I found this same bike in my dad's barn, last registration was 2010. Maybe been run once since then. It looks like I need to do a carb rebuild which scares me a little but damn I want to ride this thing! Gave it a nice wash today, it's really good condition aside from a little rust and the turn signals are all cracked off. I would love to have this as a fun and quick bike to ride to work and around town. My dad used to ride it all the time until he had a few close calls and parked it for years but it deserves to be ridden again. Awesome video dude.

[@MackieBass]

Nice one! Carbs are quoite easy to clean...but a real pain to remove! Great bikes these are, you will be real pleased once you get it up and running!

[@albertheaton6455]

This is what having a bike is all about,hats off you mackie

[@MackieBass]

Thakns Albert, I'm glad you see it this way!

[@larryallen7662]

I have had one for 10 years still have it . they are fast

[@MackieBass]

Great litte bike!

[@simon2knine]

She is alive Mackie....Good job,

[@MackieBass]

She's alive indeed, and I intend to keep it that way.

[@AFRO_KEEN]

I had one for 16 years. I only had a few minor problems. The carbs need to be cleaned every season.

[@MackieBass]

16 years! Nice one!

[@jonboy-kb1jj]

What a result Mackie, she’s a runner! That’s defo worth a celebratory beer or 3! 🍻

[@MackieBass]

3 big ones brother, followed by some rum!

[@johnsharpe4131]

If you are thinking about paint then may be some inspiration can be from ZZTops Eliminator. I had the poster on my bed room wall as a lad and always picture that red hot rod when i hear the name. Cheers John.

[@MackieBass]

I don't plan to spend hours and hours airbrushing...but that's a cool idea bro, I like it!

[@SurreyRider]

She runs pretty good that's a bonus looking forward to part 3! Nice work Mackie

[@MackieBass]

Yeah man, thanks. Fixing small issues as we go, not a lot wrong with that one for sure!

[@neilallsopp3332]

Good start Mackie 👍,that first run through the gears is 50 % excitement and 50% trepidation.hope it goes well, looking forward to your update 😬👍👍

[@MackieBass]

I'll tell you right now Neil, that it went ok. Smooth as you like it :)

[@Lhawk2107]

Really love the chrome clocks !!

[@MackieBass]

Cool aren't they. Big and shiny!

[@rjauto7215]

I love the bandits as you know .so that is my kind of bike I love it Mackie nice one fella

[@MackieBass]

Cheers man! Yeah, bandits are epic! And this one, even tho a different style should be a craking little bike!

[@rjauto7215]

@@MackieBass it will be I'm sure looking forward to seeing you have a go at this one .Good luck man 👍👍👍

[@BikeWail]

The "Garage Inc" factor about this channel is excellent dude! Those who know will understand haha.

[@MackieBass]

I think I got it Luke, and thank you :)

[@KAMR4]

Great entertaining vid, cool look and the bike too. I wish you always have a cool beer. Subsribed and will look for the rest of your videos.

[@MackieBass]

Thanks for the sub! welcome onoard buddy!

[@xlehmax]

Enjoyed the video! I have a zl 900 Eliminator but unfortunately noticed a clacking sound from the engine, took it to a shop and they found that the valves were all nicely aligned so there's probably something above the piston or something else deep in the motor. Fixing it at the shop would cost way more than the price of the bike. If this is something you have experienced I'd love to hear some tips! Anyway great bike and great video!

[@MackieBass]

I've been told that these engines run loudly with a knock like noise...apparently this is normal.l, but I'm no expert. If it runs sweet, I wouldn't worry about too much. But do check.

[@vidmantask.4400]

haha kawa eliminator meets beer eliminator lol cheers bro and keep on rollin!

[@MackieBass]

Nice one. I like that. Cheers

[@palladin26]

I own this for 8 years, a motorcycle fire!

[@MackieBass]

Nice one. Good to hear brother!

[@moto-bruvs666]

Shit in the carbs ! How often do you have to do that ?

[@thefreedomguyuk]

I guess it depends on the bike. I ride American V2's. No need to shit in the carb then. The carb usually seems to be full of it, actually it blows the shit out on your leg 😉

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Rock solid bike Mackie. How about making it as standard as you can. Paint it original colour , but hand paint the decals? Just a thought, thats all.✌

[@MackieBass]

I'll keep her standard...but I need to paint it a little more interesting that plain... Not a 50hrs paint job...no. but something a little more exciting.

[@johnrimmer5812]

Result........so far, all the best with the test ride.

[@MackieBass]

Hey John, between you and me - all smooth through the gears, it goes and stopps as it should!

[@whappel007]

Very Kool old bike bro... looking forward to the test run... possible pinstriping???...cheers bro

[@MackieBass]

We'll see about pinstriping...maybe. haven't decided yet, but I'll do something cool for sure.

[@r1mac681]

Hi mate, that's a mint little bike, looking forward to the rest of the vids, keep rockin, ride safe. 👍👍🏍️ Cheers J

[@MackieBass]

Cheers Mac :) glad you like it, she'll be back on the road soon!

[@banditnev]

I absolutely love it and can't wait to see it on the road 👍

[@MackieBass]

Thanks nev, it's a great little bike!

[@springy-2112]

proper job Mackie brother !! really good approach. peace and love buddy 👍🏻☮❤

[@MackieBass]

You know me brother, if I can't do it I drink beer and ideas pop into my head!

[@thierryleury5265]

Hello i need help (ignition timing) and engine ajustment for my Kawasaki eliminator 600 zl 1986 please 😌😌 thank's.

[@MackieBass]

Sorry bud, I cannot help with that

[@williamtraveler5449]

Getting the carbs on and off is a nightmare on this bike!

[@MackieBass]

It sure is a PITA, need to dismantle half the bike nearly!

[@ryanstocksmusic]

Hi, im doing a zl600 rebuild myself, what battery did you use ? And how do you remove the tank? I can only find a rear bolt. Thanks

[@neproadie]

I got me a 1986 Eliminator ZL 600...but at the moment the starter button doesn't do anything...battery does read out 12v...FML

[@MackieBass]

Maybe it's the buton itself? Does it make a connection?

[@neproadie]

@@MackieBass the guy I bought it from came over to check it as well, he was sure that it was caused by the blinker relay that I swapped. But nothing on the handlebars was working...so I decided to take the tank off and found a loose connection. Working fine now again...thank god :) Thanks for your reply by the way!

[@gorgerodrigues3588]

Please help! I have a 96 Kawasaki eleminator 600zl with gas in the oil what should I do? Its only has 2700 miles on it.

[@MackieBass]

Rebuild the carbs, especially the float bowls, as most likely they are not dealing and petrol leaks through. and change oil. I had this on my gsxr 750.

[@kzoorivercats3817]

Okay so I just got this bike and when I pull the spark plugs it was rusted idk how bad it is or what caused it and I put new plugs and fresh gas and it’s still not starting

[@MackieBass]

Not sure, there may be other issues causing the problem.

[@kzoorivercats3817]

@@MackieBass somebody told me it was because water got in my system some how I just hope the bike ain’t trashed

[@EdCase50]

Rim grease..?? That don't sound good 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I hope that beer ain't from China. Result with the bike starting up n running dude, looking forward to the next vid.. Rock'n'Roll 🤘🎵🎶🎸🤘

[@Triumph_2000]

Nothing wrong with a bit of rim grease, lol. also depends where your sticking the rim grease.

[@MackieBass]

I see what you did there! Nice one!

[@MackieBass]

@@Triumph_2000 Yeah, to be fair it was in KTM filter kit....but can be used anywhwere you like ;)

[@EdCase50]

@@MackieBass please please please dont buy any plugs made by Butt 😳😳😳

[@Triumph_2000]

@@MackieBass ha ha ha

[@larryallen7662]

Got one it's 32 year old it's still fast

[@MackieBass]

Nice little bikes they are.

[@zulu59blue27]

Great video! Would that oil filter fit a z750ltd 82y? ☺

[@MackieBass]

I don't know...you need to do some research on that one.

[@OldManTony]

It’s all looking encouraging so far, but did I hear a bit of a knock when you had it running hmmmmm.

[@MackieBass]

Well, not sure when was the engine last turned over. All that with combination of old oil probably didn't help. But once running it's running smoothly.

[@palladin26]

This is the idle engine idle, for the eliminator 400-600

[@MackieBass]

@@palladin26 good to hear that brother.

[@lowdragsolutions2237]

I had a ZL600 and loved it. very under rated

[@MackieBass]

Lovely bike

[@bigjoe4020]

Love the new series... rsm8

[@MackieBass]

Nice one!

[@AFRO_KEEN]

They have variable venturi carbs and the diaphragms crack and cause it to run funny.

[@MackieBass]

Cheers, yeah I did clean the carbs, in fact that was first thing I've done on this build. They weren't bad at all in all honesty.

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

That looks Real 3D ! 🤣

[@MackieBass]

I know, and it's all done with 0.5 needle!

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

MackieBass . Kawasaki? Then it’s a 2mm nozzle.

[@airbrushingbynick6071]

@@MackieBass .Good 'ole Krapasaki's

[@mikeodonn9447]

BRO WHERE DOES THE FUEL LINE CONNECT TO THE CARBS I CANNOT FIND THE FUCKING THING IT CONNNECTE TO

[@MackieBass]

It goes right in the middle if I remember correctly. Try to follow it down then, pretty sure it was the middle of the 4 carbs.

[@mikeodonn9447]

Hmmm righto so carbs are going to have to come out as I cannot see a fuckin thing cheers bud

[@helgebehne6156]

I have she.... good...nice motorbike

[@MackieBass]

Nice 👍

[@helgebehne6156]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@larryallen7662]

Kawasaki is made for speed ...

[@MackieBass]

It's not the quickest thing out there but it shifts!