r/KawasakiEliminator450
Added a scottoiler and some nice bags (https://a.aliexpress.com/_EusamgQ) on both sides.
u/Rudobrody21 — 12 days ago
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Had this bike for about a year, would start and run just fine. Lots of bad weather and I didnt trickle charger but hadn't ridden in about a month or so. This sound keeps happening when I try and stsrt it. I tried bump starting which almost started it but didnt work. Tried jump starting and the same exact noise happens. Im not sure what it could be at this point and I haven't heard any one else have a sound like this before
u/Gloomy_Dig7814 — 13 days ago
I looked all weekend, asked the internet, called the dealership… and I got no where, I couldn’t find the toolkit the bike was supposed to come with! And no one seems to know the answer. Well I found it! And I’m sharing it here with all of you so you don’t have to feel lost in a Nancy Drew puzzle like I did! 😅
THE TOOL KIT FOR THE KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR 450 IS UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE PANNEL
1.) use ignition key to unlock the rider seat on the left side of the bike. Take off the seat.
2.) under the seat there is an Allen key. Take the Allen key and walk to the right side of the bike.
3.) use the Allen key to unscrew the right plastic side panel. There are two plastic pins on the top that also hold this piece in place. Once the little bolt is free, carefully pull the top of the side panel out of the two top plastic pins that keep the piece on the bike.
4.) look for a tiny black canvas bag that should be held in place with a rubber ring over the top. Inside you should find a c-spanner (THE TOOL I NEEDED THE WHOLE TIME), a wrench, and a screwdriver in two pieces.
😮💨😮💨😮💨
u/callmecottontail — 10 days ago
New to the club…
I purchased a 2025 Eliminator ABS. First brand new vehicle I’ve ever owned. She had a whole 1 mile on the odometer when I drove off the lot. Sitting at just over 225 now. I’ve already done the fender delete from NRC. I added a front cowl and lower cowl and a couple side covers and got rid of the horrible stock mirrors. Oh, and some aux lighting for night rides. I’ll probably swap the stock exhaust after a few 1000 miles for something that sounds a little beefier…
u/PhoShaux — 5 days ago
Stay safe out there
We'll see if I'm shopping for a replacement or not, woman decided to turn in front of me and I didn't have quite enough room to stop or clear her. Damn glad I always wear my gear, it's time for a new helmet and jacket for sure. Haven't even put enough miles on it for a second oil change yet
u/rivercitysound — 6 days ago
Engine guards/crash bars?
Are they the same thing? I have a 2025 SE and need some so I don’t mess up the bike. Anyone have any recommendations?
Im a beginner
u/kerijack — 7 days ago
Seat height vs Rebel 500
Hi everyone! I just finished my course and need to choose my first bike. I am a short guys 5ft 4 with around 26-27 inseam. I did my course with the rebel and like the height, my wasn’t comfortable with my arms stretch too much.
I sat on the eliminator, but was et able to flat foot it. I know there is a reduced seat options for lowering the seat.
What do you think about the eliminator confort and height comparing the the rebel 500?
Thanks a lot
u/Fun-Weight9446 — 4 days ago
Handlebar mirrors
Im looking into getting handlebar mirrors as most have, but im running into a question, do i need adapters for them? Is it depending on which brand I get?
u/Pblito1 — 7 days ago
New seats - wolfline
The new seat almost seems to look like there's less cushion.. but the rear seat does not feel like you're sitting on a rock, at least. I have not taken it out for a ride yet with the new seat, but what I did like from sitting on it was that I felt more "planted"..... I do grip the bike with my legs/core but still feel like i slide around sometimes (maybe that's a skill issue?) ... will update when I do ride tomorrow.
I will say I didn't have too much of an issue with stock seats, but I did feel like i had to move my butt up more for extra cushion after 1+hr of riding. I bought the last main/rear combo on Amazon cause of FOMO.. it was cheapest out of the other listings I found online (150 usd for both) lol
u/Akrizl — 2 days ago
Need help finding good foot Pegs
Hello!
I got in a collision and my foot peg was destroy. I've been looking for new ones but I cannot find anything that is compatible with the motorcycle. Its a Eliminator ABS 2025.
Any help would be appreciate.
u/Riuza — 7 days ago
Suggest a helmet?
Hello what helmet do you recommend? New rider here. Will not go cheap for a helmet. Will just use it for a daily commute. Thanks!
My location is LA.
u/PreparationNo4843 — 4 days ago
First upgrade
Just did the first of a few planned upgrades on my new Eliminator. T Rex shorty smoke windscreen. Tomorrow the radiator guard and gremlin bell go on. Next plans include the New Rage tail tidy and a heel shifter.
u/Lokidude — 5 days ago
Any suggestion for camera mount location for self facing footage?
Anybody any tip where to mount the action cam for getting footage that is like a selfie?
u/Ramshal — 3 days ago
Coolant leak?
While working on the bike some green liquid spilled out, I'm guessing it's coolant? 2nd picture shows the hole it dripped out of.
Does anyone have any experience with something like this? How to deal with it or if it's normal? I'm still new to bikes and trying to learn, unfortunately the manual isn't much help and the internet gives me more questions than answers.
Thanks for the help.
u/nessawawa — 3 days ago
Just got myself a brand new 2024
Finally purchased my first bike, now I only have to wait 2 more weeks until I acquire my license so I can go pick it up from the dealership.
u/Mr-Alev666 — 9 hours ago
OptiMate 4
So I just bought the 2025 Eliminator 500 SE and had no idea that I’m supposed to charge the battery lol
The bike will be kept at my mother in laws bc she has a garage so I won’t always be there to unplug the charger. Does the OptiMate 4 overcharge or does it keep it at a level where it won’t overcharge the battery?
u/kerijack — 1 day ago