1985 ZL900 with GSXR Wheels

[Fern]

Hey Guys,

I just finished my 1985 Kawasaki ZL900 project about two weeks ago. It took about three years to complete. I used wheels from a GSXR1100 that I was gonna use on my GS1150. I installed a GSXR750 front end with ZX1200R 6 piston front calipers. The rear wheel was machined to work with the ZL shaft drive. A custom made front stem was pressed into the bottom GSXR tree. A custom top tree and handle bar mounts were fabricated out of aluminum. The bike rides so well with the new radial tires.

Here is a pic...

 

[harley10]

Looks awesome I have owned a few of them , but yours look great, well done

 

[Guest]

Looks absolutely fantastic!

 

[Guest]

Very nice, is that a 4.5 width rear?

 

[Guest]

One of my favorite bikes, I've restored a dozen of them over the past 10 years, have four in the garage right now, including a minty fresh 85 with 6K original miles! Just put one on Craigslist too, love what you did with your conversion!!!! Sure you don't want another project? LOL!!!

http://lexington.craigslist.org/mcy/5096822143.html

 

[steve murdoch]

Cool looking ride, Fern.
The beefier front end suits that bike.

 

[Fern]

Thanks guys.

Kingo,

The rear wheel is 5.5 with 180mm tire. Have enough room for a 190mm. Will install the 190 when time for a new tire.

Tornado,

Nice looking ZL bro, looks mint. As far as a new project... I want a 1983 Suzuki GS1100 and do similar wheel and front set up like on the ZL.

 

[Guest]

Have you not seen this one? In your home town????

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/5097696541.html

 

[Fern]

Oh cool. Did not see that. Good price! Thanks Tornado ; )

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Eliminators are awesome, especially the 900.