Hot on the heels of this very clean ZX7-R we find this striking ELR – the Superbike from a previous generation. If Nirvana-style Seattle grunge was hot when you were in high school, chances are you missed some of the most epic factory racing efforts on two wheels. This ELR – or Eddie Lawson Replica – celebrated Kawasaki’s success at the top step back in the early 1980s.
1984 Kawasaki ELR 1100 for sale on eBay
Before liquid cooling, four valves per cylinder, fuel injection, slipper clutches, quick shifters, mono-shock swingarms with rising rate linkages or 320 mm font discs, this was state of motorcycle racing art. A lot has changed since that time – it was nearly 30 years ago, after all – but fast still looks good. Especially in green.
From the seller:
Up for sale is a 1984 Z1100R1 ELR super bike replica. ( European sale only) This is One of approximately six known in the in the U.S. Number 1128 out of 1300. Everything works as it should. Paint is in really nice condition on fenders, body panels , rims, tank and engine. Frame powder coat is just as nice. Mechanically, the engine runs extremely strong. Bored to 1260cc .425 lift cams, welded crank, ported head, Wisco high compression pistons and external oil feed to the head. New clutch. Since the addition of 10% alcohol in gasoline I found that using avgas or race gas is by far better to use. I did a 530 chain/sprocket conversion from the 630 oem New bearings , bushings and seals . Valves were lapped and new valve seals. Forks and shocks rebuilt as well. Since the restoration I have noticed two things that should be addressed. One is a real slight oil seep from the copper head gasket and the starter clutch is a bit weaker than it should be. This is a rear opportunity to own one of these bikes. Very few of these bikes are on this side of the pond. Buyer is responsible for coordination and shipping. Cash or pay pal. Check or money order will be held until cleared through bank.Kerker header has 2″ racing baffle, not the standard one in pictures.
Pristine, museum quality ELRs are getting harder to find, and more expensive than ever. This bike is not stock, and has some modifications done to it. The big bore kit improves performance and is largely period correct for the era, but will detract from the collector value. There is a fair number of miles on the bike as well. Again, heavy usage detracts from collector value…. but for those of us who would rather ride than imprison these mighty steeds to a life of being parked in a corner, I value a runner.
The auction on this Texas-based bike is moving slowly – but it is still early days. The current bid is only $5,100 with reserve still in place. We have seen ELR models eclipse double that number in the right conditions, but time (and the reserve) will tell us if this is such a bike. It’s still in bargain basement territory for the moment, so put a watch on it and let’s see what happens! Click the link to jump over to the auction. Good Luck!
MI
Ahhh when bikes were bikes ! And Steady Eddie ruled ! You have to love Jay Leno for being quoted as saying ” I never trusted a bike I couldn’t look though .” I love the more modern stuff too , but think about it , Jay does have a point .
I’ve read stories about the bad ole days and bars being bent during races. How does that happen?!!