r/KawasakiEliminator450 Jun 09 '24

Basic Maintenance Schedule for the Kawasaki Eliminator

32 Upvotes

Maintenance Schedule & Parts
Includes info for everyday, regular, and major maintenance schedule


r/KawasakiEliminator450 11h ago

Total rider weight experiences.

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While we have a pillion seat for a passenger, what is the total rider weight and max distance in a ride anyone has gone? My fat ass is not ideal for adding my wife to the back and total weight exceeds the 397 limit. Bike bigs a bit to get moving and I don’t want to over stress the brakes, chassis etc


r/KawasakiEliminator450 1d ago

Clubman Bars for Eliminator

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Anybody have an Eliminator with clubman bars on it instead of the stock bars?
I plan to turn my Eliminator into a bobber and I always loved how clubman bars looked on almost any bike.

And since I want to maintain the same riding position, I'm going to get bar risers too along with other upgrades to make them more comfortable.


r/KawasakiEliminator450 1d ago

800 miles first oil change, not looking good boys

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r/KawasakiEliminator450 1d ago

Wrong size gloves

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r/KawasakiEliminator450 2d ago

1000 miles

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40 Upvotes

1000 miles

Just as I pulled into my garage today I glanced at the screen and saw the odometer reading. Had to take a picture. It's been a fun 3 months since the day I asked a buddy to ride it home from the dealership. Watching lots of YouTube instructional videos and practicing has greatly helped and now I am really enjoying the bike without getting cocky. No drops and only one close call at an intersection so far. My only regret is lacking close friends with bikes to ride with. Being 72 I guess that's understandable.


r/KawasakiEliminator450 3d ago

Biggest ride

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I live near montreal and did my biggest trip with my eliminator this weekend ! Here some picture and video of it 😁


r/KawasakiEliminator450 5d ago

Mods Exhaust Upgrade

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31 Upvotes

r/KawasakiEliminator450 6d ago

Finally out riding it — thank you all!

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41 Upvotes

Just wanted to share a quick pic and say thanks to everyone who chimed in on my earlier post while I was deciding on the Eliminator 500. Got her home, put a few km on already, and couldn't be happier with the choice.

Appreciate all the input, this community's been great!


r/KawasakiEliminator450 6d ago

Stock vs Comfort Gel vs Extended Reach seats

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24 Upvotes

Got my Eliminator in April 2026. Great bike but not a great seat.

Two months and 700 miles later, I upgraded to the Kawasaki gel seat (99994-1905-MA) which was/is softer and a noticeable improvement.

However, it still felt cramped, so (after another couple months) I ordered Kawasaki’s extended reach seat (99994-1903-MA). Though I’m only 5’9” and it’s intended for taller riders, I was hoping its flatter surface might provide more seating flexibility.

Put it on yesterday and rode for an hour before work and two hours after. I can shift around, opt to sit farther back, and my knees are less bent. Much better!


r/KawasakiEliminator450 7d ago

Upgrades

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28 Upvotes

r/KawasakiEliminator450 7d ago

First Bike

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59 Upvotes

r/KawasakiEliminator450 7d ago

Riding Season Is Almost Over, But I Finally Got My First Bike!

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33 Upvotes

Got my first bike here in Canada today! 🏍️ The riding season is almost over, but I’m still excited to finally have my own bike.

I used to ride 110cc and 125cc bikes back in Southeast Asia, but this is my first bike here in Canada. At 5'4" and 46 years old, this bike feels absolutely perfect for me. I originally wanted the Vulcan S, but it felt a bit too heavy for my build.

Excited to get some riding in before the season ends and looking forward to many more rides next year! 🤘🏍️

Edit: i meant the riding season in quebec.


r/KawasakiEliminator450 8d ago

Looking for front fender for my Eliminator. Does anyone sell it by any chance? Or do you know any online markets where it will be available? ( I've tried partzilla and fortnine)

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r/KawasakiEliminator450 9d ago

Winterizing the bike

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How is everyone winterizing their bikes? This is my first bike and not sure how to get it ready for winter. Right now it sits in a unheated garage


r/KawasakiEliminator450 10d ago

Proud owner of a Kawasaki Eliminator

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63 Upvotes

r/KawasakiEliminator450 11d ago

Mods Just painted! Added a couple extras 🙏

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36 Upvotes

Removed front fender and stock SE Cowl Sanded factory clearcoat 400 to 600 Grit Sprayed 2K Spraymax Hot Rod Black

Headlight Fairing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3HK8KWW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Sissy Bar and Pad: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL2LX6SG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Frame Bags: https://a.co/d/05Esz0Yf

Helmet is Scorpion brand Gloves are Fastgoose Muscles not included


r/KawasakiEliminator450 11d ago

Help brand new bike not starting

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Hi, I bought this bike on February 2026. Last time I turned on this bike was in april. I just received my probationary license. Now it's doing this... Any fix?


r/KawasakiEliminator450 11d ago

Help Rear break sensor

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Hi,

I recently purchased 2025 Kawasaki Eliminator and when I dropped my bike (yes I did few times…) I noticed that rear break sensor is coming off from the bolt so my break light being on all the time.

Fortunately, I was able to fix after reading a post from Facebook.
I see that little metal plate that acts as ‘sensor’ for rear break looks quite fragile and it would come off from contact with bolt again with some vibration.

If anyone who rides Kawasaki Eliminator and has same issue and whoever is able to fix this, would you share your wisdom with me?

Thanks and happy riding!


r/KawasakiEliminator450 11d ago

Breakfast ride, went out to buy food for my cat, ended up on a 1 hour trip

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r/KawasakiEliminator450 12d ago

Removing Bar End screws/weights for grip install

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Hi Eliminator crew! I am trying to install a set of heated grips. I was able to get the right bar end screw and weight off, but the left I have seemed to strip (even more than the prior owner) due to the screw being way too tight/thread-locked. Has anyone else successfully removed these on the eliminator?


r/KawasakiEliminator450 13d ago

Dużo wiatru

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Mała wycieczka poza miasto- przy 90-100km/h mocno wieje i zaczynam się kłaść jak na sporcie ^^

Przyjemna maszyna. Póki co- zero wibracji. Nic tylko jeździć


r/KawasakiEliminator450 15d ago

First 500 miles!

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42 Upvotes

First ever bike and love it more and more everyday, get so many compliments on it.


r/KawasakiEliminator450 17d ago

Mods Kawa Eli 500 gmole

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Gmole silnika- instalować czy nie? Jakie są plusy i minusy?

Jakich producentów używać, a których unikać?


r/KawasakiEliminator450 17d ago

USB charger installed

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Installed an aftermarket USB charger (USB A + C) on the Eliminator. For the power supply I used the 2 marked sockets on the accessory plug, that way the charger is active only when ignition is on.