UK GZ, New bars, short shocks

[CaptainKernow]

Hi all,

Been tinkering all day putting my new flat bars and Eliminator shocks on. front stubby mudguard was from a couple of months back when the weather got bad and I didn't feel like putting the massive valenced one back on. Sprayed the forks at the same time too.

only a couple more things I wanna do. Like put a 250 in it instead of a 125 and do something about the whole rear mudguard thing.

[Water Warrior 2]

You will have to do a road report on the handling. It likely will be more stable at speed and a touch less nimble at low speeds. Sure looks low.

[CaptainKernow]

You will have to do a road report on the handling. It likely will be more stable at speed and a touch less nimble at low speeds.

Guy on the phone at the UK DVLA said there was no issue and my insurance company have been informed and I've been told my premium is so far unaffected... but they have changed their minds before. Your right about the handling but I expected as much, although it isn't as nimble and I have lost a tiny amount of turn cos the bars now touch the tank, it does feel really fun to ride.

Sure looks low.

You can blame tsmall for that, least I think it was him, he made a post about putting Eliminator shocks on his.

[suzushee 350]

Looks great! how much shorter where the shocks?

[CaptainKernow]

Looks great! how much shorter where the shocks?

Not 100% sure. 1.5" maybe. I have a pick of them side by side somewhere, I'll dig it out.

[Redheadrider]

What kind of shocks are they? Great stance!

[tnastvogel]

Those shocks are off of a kawasaki eliminator? What year?

Or is it the same as with the GZ that hasn't been factory modified since the beginning of time?

[Water Warrior 2]

Those shocks are off of a kawasaki eliminator? What year?

Or is it the same as with the GZ that hasn't been factory modified since the beginning of time?
The Kaw likely had it's design carved in stone just like the GZ. An Eliminator forum can undoubtedly provide an answer.

[blk90]

could you give me some details about front fender? it is something wonderfull *_* did u cut the original one or bought a new different one?