Since I can't ride the bike yet, I'm thinking of adding on some basic mods.
Which fender eliminator kit do you have?
where to get one?
price?
pics if possible.

Thanks all.

I have an early version of the Targa kit. The one with the non-DOT approved turn signals. Shortly after I got mine Targa came out with a kit that uses the stock signals. If you end up getting a Targa fender kit, make sure to get the one that uses the stock signals. The Targa signals are smaller and may look sleeker, but they are really cheaply made and may cause problems at inspection time.

/moved to 2008 farkles

http://www.ninjette.net/forums/showthread.php?t=964&highlight=fender+elimination

I got the BikeLitez with LED blinkers and LP light.

I went and saw my bike yesterday and it looks AWESOME with this kit. I'll take my own pics when I get it back.

http://www.2fiddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/no-cut-fender-eliminator-2.jpg

http://www.2fiddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/no-cut-fender-eliminator-1-300x225.jpg

I got the BikeLitez with LED blinkers and LP light.

I went and saw my bike yesterday and it looks AWESOME with this kit. I'll take my own pics when I get it back.

http://www.2fiddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/no-cut-fender-eliminator-2.jpg

http://www.2fiddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/no-cut-fender-eliminator-1-300x225.jpg
Is this legal?

I think in a lot of places it will be because the plate is in front of the tire..

I went with the targa kit and it fits/installs great.

I've also got the TARGA stock signal kit and it was a nice, easy install. I was interested in the BikeLitez SS kit, but was worried about the legality in my region. I took the pictures posted earlier to my local police station and they said that I would most likely get pulled over for it. What the police officer told me was that they license plate should be more perpendicular to the ground.

Is this legal?


It is in my state.


http://www.michie.com/colorado



42-3-202. Number plates to be attached.

...The number plate assigned to a motorcycle, street rod vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, other vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle, or mobile machinery or self-propelled construction equipment shall be attached to the rear thereof. Number plates shall be so displayed during the current registration year, except as otherwise provided in this article...

...Every number plate shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle to which it is assigned, so as to prevent the plate from swinging, and shall be horizontal at a height not less than twelve inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible, and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible...




I never write this ticket myself, unless it is P.C. for a DUI or other more serious offense... suspended DL, etc.

;)

I have the targa and I think its a POS for how much it cost. The pieces that surround the brake light have a huge gap all the way around. Not to mention the LP light it came with died out after a couple weeks. Maybe I'm just anal about the gaps, but for $100 I would expect a better set up. I've always liked the competition werkes one a lot better and they're roughly the same price but I had shipping issues getting ahold of one of those. I'm going to replace my targa one with the a-tech one. Its pretty pricey but definitely worth it to give your bike that clean look.

Ive got the Competition Werks one. I like it but given the opportunity to try it all over again I woulda saved the $100 and made one myself.

i just did a home-made one cut the original fender off with a saw and then used two l-brackets... check out the threads on the show off your fender chops in kawiforums or even in this one and you'll get some cool ideas from people... it cost me all in all about 8 bucks cuz i had to get my friend a new blade for his saw after we were done...

I found the perfect Eliminator Kit to my likings, about 100$ shipped, pretty simple but definitely love the finish. Comes with interchangeable license plate brackets. And best of all, precision cut cast aluminum made in 1 piece.

+1

http://projektd.com/images/products/bodywork/ninja250r/111_04h_p.jpg


http://projektd.com/images/products/bodywork/ninja250r/111_04e_p.jpg

But best of all, it is made in 1 piece:

http://projektd.com/images/products/bodywork/ninja250r/111_04_p.jpg


www.projektd.com (http://projektd.com/product_info.php?products_id=148&osCsid=22fa66a7c5485ad471e0138eac789610)

i think the competition werks one looks better, but to each their own.

I like it, expensive but I like it.

Looks real good. Great choice.

IMO, the best fender eliminator is a free fender eliminator.

Gah, I forgot to add the poll. To each their own. I personally don't like the Comp Werks FE because it requires cutting (correct me) and it has the stainless steel finish. I would much rather have a no-cut kit like this one that would provide me with the ultimately clean finish. And also would save the OEM fender to make sure the resale value doesn't drop because of an irreversible mod. This one also provides riders to use all OEM turn signal and plate light.

I still like DIY the best. I must be the only one who actually uses the cargo hooks frequently.

Josh, I use the cargo hooks a good bit too, which is why I like my DIY that looks almost exactly like the one the OP posted; still have my rear stock flashers and LP light.

Well, I think it's time for me to go ahead and place my order on the ProjektD.

Jon, That's a really nice unit. I like its user friendliness---totally agree that saving the original fender can be a plus. Since I use my bike as a Sport Touring bike, I kept the rear fender but cut off about two inches off the bottom--getting rid of that ghastly reflector. I found a red bicycle reflector (stock on most bikes) and put it on the fender. The reason I kept the fender was to prevent splashing on my saddle bags in the rain. I relocated my turn signals to the left and right of the license plate bracket (The stock wires are long enough) This allowed me to use larger saddle bags. The reflectors were replaced by slightly smaller ones which I put into the holes left behind by the turn signals. The saddle bags, tail bag, and tank bag are always on the bike, so replacing the rear reflectors was just a matter of satisfying the law. I have to admit that I had some doubts at first, but this little bike makes a damned good touring machine. I appreciate this bike the more I ride it. The only other mod besides a ZG Touring windscreen, was a 15T Sprocket (Vive la differance!) I am fortunate not to live in Montreal----the French cooking would turn me into a fat person in a very short time. I am, however, not that far away. Love that city and the people---helps that I speak French.

Hmmm I like the Targa setup.... but this doesn't look too bad and I like the bracket choice option. Take a pic or 2 Jon and let us know how it turns out.

Did u ever buy it? Dano and I both got this one. you can find info on it at this thread

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43594

i have one on my bike and i like the look and is toughness.:thumbup:

i did lots of looking around for fe's this looks like the best option for me. ill be ordering mine soon :thumbup:

Hey guys, I've been looking to do the fender eliminator, since I got my bike a couple of weeks ago. The targa seems like the best way to go, I don't want to get involved with cutting anything.

I found this online tonight and I'm just wondering, it seems so cheap, next to the usual $90-$105 for a Targa. http://www.powersedge.com/pages/catalogs/detail/15/967/2858/71769/1/0/0/3/9/73/773/92686/black-aluminum-license-mount-with-turn-signal-brackets.aspx

I understand it doesn't include turn signals, I plan on keeping the stock turn signals so they match the front, and I know it also doesn't include the license plate light, but to be honest I'm not worried about that at the moment. I don't see any night riding in my near future. I will probably pick up one of these though:
http://www.powersedge.com/pages/catalogs/detail/15/967/2858/71770/1/0/0/3/9/73/773/92686/incandescent-license-lamp.aspx

So my two questions are, any idea why this is so cheap, and when I get the license plate light (bolt), should I get 1 or 2?

Thanks!

Hey guys, I've been looking to do the fender eliminator, since I got my bike a couple of weeks ago. The targa seems like the best way to go, I don't want to get involved with cutting anything.

I found this online tonight and I'm just wondering, it seems so cheap, next to the usual $90-$105 for a Targa. http://www.powersedge.com/pages/catalogs/detail/15/967/2858/71769/1/0/0/3/9/73/773/92686/black-aluminum-license-mount-with-turn-signal-brackets.aspx

I understand it doesn't include turn signals, I plan on keeping the stock turn signals so they match the front, and I know it also doesn't include the license plate light, but to be honest I'm not worried about that at the moment. I don't see any night riding in my near future. I will probably pick up one of these though:
http://www.powersedge.com/pages/catalogs/detail/15/967/2858/71770/1/0/0/3/9/73/773/92686/incandescent-license-lamp.aspx

So my two questions are, any idea why this is so cheap, and when I get the license plate light (bolt), should I get 1 or 2?

Thanks!

I have the Targa fender eliminator kit installed on mine, and there is defiantly a difference in quality that i have seen. The beautiful thing about Targa is that it is a American company and all the parts are made in America. Even though i own a over seas bike i try to support American products as much as i can. As for the actually kit, It comes with alot of extras that you can't just buy. The bracket is solid the plastic pieces that come with it are cut to fit.

It is a great product and i think you can't really go wrong.

honestly jon, don't waste ur money. you can modify the stock fender and get a really clean look. just think about what you're going to do before you start removing material and you'll be fine. take your time, and you'll get good results. FREE IS GOOD!!

Thanks for the input, but I really thing cutting the fender is kind of a hack job, plus you still have that ugly plate light. I also want to keep the stock parts.

I found this online tonight and I'm just wondering, it seems so cheap, next to the usual $90-$105 for a Targa. http://www.powersedge.com/pages/catalogs/detail/15/967/2858/71769/1/0/0/3/9/73/773/92686/black-aluminum-license-mount-with-turn-signal-brackets.aspx

I understand it doesn't include turn signals, I plan on keeping the stock turn signals so they match the front, and I know it also doesn't include the license plate light, but to be honest I'm not worried about that at the moment. I don't see any night riding in my near future. I will probably pick up one of these though:
http://www.powersedge.com/pages/catalogs/detail/15/967/2858/71770/1/0/0/3/9/73/773/92686/incandescent-license-lamp.aspx

So my two questions are, any idea why this is so cheap, and when I get the license plate light (bolt), should I get 1 or 2?

Thanks!

1. cause it's only a bracket, not a fender eliminator kit.

2. get 2.

1. cause it's only a bracket, not a fender eliminator kit.

But how is it not a fender eliminator. It seems like I can remove the ugly fender and then screw this bracket into the undertail.

how are you going to remove the ugly fender from the undertail... cut it? have you even looked at what needs to be done to get rid it?

I hear the Targa has gaps around the tail light. That might be cool for you but I'm kind of a perfectionist so I didn't buy it. I would just take a dremel tool to it. I cut mine off under the license plate and it looks good but I'm going to cut it even higher when I get the time to. I don't like the big fat license plate light being there. I hear most of the fender eliminators that fit good you have to cut the stock fender regardless. What I've seen is that most fender eliminators are nice L brackets withe a plate holder and lights lol. If you want it to be super clean I'd go with an under tail kit from hot bodies or elsewhere.

I have the Targa, and I wish I'd researched it more, and gone with something else. Plastic side panels, don't fit the bracket, and the included tag light burned out within a week.

My advice... find something with with an LED tag light, that is of better quality. And expect to pay $100. (Or... completely fab it yourself. It's just a bracket, for God's sake!)

Why don't you ask if someone local on the forum would lend you a hand. I would if I were near. Saving money is the best way to go.

I have Ride Engineering, there is a gap around the bottom of the light, which makes the tail end more angular looking. I didn't care for it much at first but now I love it. It is 1 solid metal piece and the directions suck. I used double stick tape and small led light to illuminate my license plate. Now thinking of it I should have done a DIY on it considering I did take it apart twice to get the alignment correct :noidea:
http://www.ride-engineering.com/products.php?d=1&p=e&pn=KA-LPH28-BA

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/luckypineapple22/Ninjette/DSC_0470.jpg

The gap is much smaller now, this was before I adjusted it for the 2nd time. You can see how it doesn't mold around the tail light and the cute lil LED.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/luckypineapple22/Ninjette/DSC_0474.jpg

"want1sobad" is right, don't waste ur money,just cut it off,I found this link with alot of fender chop off info :
http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r/105914-post-your-2008-250-fender-chops.html

If you want to have stock fender back, just order 1,complete Assy rear fender OEM kawasaki part cost only $31.36.Here is the link and part# 35015
http://www.kawasakipartshouse.net/pages/parts/viewbybrand/default.aspx

diy for free:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44149&highlight=raven%27s+ass

"want1sobad" is right, don't waste ur money,just cut it off,I found this link with alot of fender chop off info :
http://www.kawiforums.com/ninja-250r/105914-post-your-2008-250-fender-chops.html

Your very first post on this board is a link back to kawiforums? Really? :rolleyes: :boink:

Slicing off the rear fender isn't particularly complicated, a bunch of different ways to do it, and a number of threads on it posted up here. One of them with a number of different options up here (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=964), and make sure to check the similar threads area at the bottom of any thread you're interested in, there are likely even a few more to find...

Very sorry Alex,I'm newbie here and just want to share what I'm searching for,I didn't mean to try free Ads for another forum.I just done my today,will have picture soon.

No worries, I must have been a little cranky yesterday morning.

Check your State and Local laws on reflectors, many require all OEM reflectors to be intact, if the PoPo get a bug up their butt they can pull you over for missing reflectors...don't give them any ammo ;)

Check your State and Local laws on reflectors, many require all OEM reflectors to be intact, if the PoPo get a bug up their butt they can pull you over for missing reflectors...don't give them any ammo ;)

Many don't care as long as you have a rear red reflector, well in CA at least. I have heard all kinds of stories from people here that have had cops pull them over and say that they could use reflective tape at the rear.

Many don't care as long as you have a rear red reflector, well in CA at least. I have heard all kinds of stories from people here that have had cops pull them over and say that they could use reflective tape at the rear.
Agreed...local stunters here have the WSP ready to pull over anything that looks like a sport bike, I keep license plates in the correct location and all reflectors intact ;)

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i ended up buying a second hand fender from someone that crashed their bike for like 10$

i chopped off the long ugly part, dremmeled it smooth, and had a custom metal number plate/reflector bracket welded up for me that fit in very well.

ill post a pic after i wash my bike later maybe. i tried using a pre-made fender eliminator like the one from sportisi, that cost me about $50, but it just did not fit well, and i am a bit picky when i see gaps, and when i have to force bike parts to almost breaking point to stick together, so i returned it after attempting to make it fit three times, lol.

so my home made one fits perfectly, i still have the little hooks where i can tie a sling to if i need. i still have the blinker bracket, but im not removing that since it has the metal bracket behind it. i plan to close up the holes with some matt black sticker tape or something. haven't gotten round to that since i took off the blinkers and just using the integrated LED blinkers some months back.

the only drawback that i find with having a fender chop/eliminator is when it rains, lol... splatter much...?

Alright, so I know the Free FE is the overall consensus, but what is the best FE kit that requires no cutting? People who have them, what do you recommend?

I got a rumble concepts fender eliminator and it's no cut, but there's gaps around the taillight. I could have massaged it a little to fix the gaps, but I don't mind it. came with a 5 LED tag light and instructions. In order to use the stock signals I had to drill a couple extra holes in the bracket, I've outlined that in this thread: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=51619

The kit came with a couple plastic bolts and nuts (which I assume are to hold the plate on), and I used those to secure the turn signals instead, hoping that if I dropped the bike the bolts would break before the signal stocks, and so far they've held up really well.

You dont have to leave the ugly license plate light....

I chopped mine clear down to the undertail....no fender eliminator kit.

There is a trick to making it clean....

When you cut it off....leave a little extra.
Then take an x-acto knife and slowly whittle it down flush.
Then take a cigarette lighter, and slowly burnish the edges.

If you do it right, it will look like a factory edge. Its not really all that difficult.

I just replaced the license plate light with a aftermarket light from O'rielly's auto parts store for around 4 bucks.

Alright, so I know the Free FE is the overall consensus, but what is the best FE kit that requires no cutting? People who have them, what do you recommend?

R&G looks like the best you could buy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/wayanlam/camera%20mount%20250r/P1040750.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/wayanlam/camera%20mount%20250r/P1040751.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/wayanlam/camera%20mount%20250r/P1040749.jpg

Thats what my fender cut looks like, just used a hacksaw to chop of the excess, and then used a dremmel to clean up the edges, then fine sandpaper and then a lighter to remove the scratch marks from the sand paper. at the end of all of that its almost not noticeable that it was just cut.

i bought this OEM fender second hand from a crashed bike for like 10 buks, so it was way cheaper than buying an after market piece.

i then modeled the number plate/reflector holder out of some plywood/MDF, which i later gave to a metal workshop and had them copy it with some steel strips. i then had it painted with rust a proofing coat, and then black + clear coat. there i was lucky, and they made it for me for freeeeee, lol (cos i order a lot from them for work :p ) in those pictures i haven't painted the holder yet actually. took them when i just assembled it to make sure it all fit in...

since i hooked up the LED blinkers ive removed the OEM blinkers, and closed up the holes with a matt black sticker. still looks good :)

Hey guys. I'm new to riding and want to get rid of that ugly fender on my bike. I'm not good with modding and electronics and stuff so I'm looking for a no cut kit that would be easy to install.

Which one should I get?

First, Welcome to the forums... I hope you enjoy your stay here!!! :thumbup:

Second, this topic has been covered countless times... you should check some of the "similar threads" link below these posts and/or just try the search feature at the top... it's a very opinionated topic to begin with... searching the other topics will show you pictures as well.

DIY unless your getting a full piece like the Hotbodies

I have the ProjektD Fender Eliminator. I highly recommend it if your planning on keeping your stock turn signals and license plate light. Looks OEM. And is 100% no cut. I little steep on pricing, but worth it IMO.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43594

Diy!!!!!!!

He did mention not being good at DIY :confused:

From seeing them here and there, I think that R&G looks pretty dang nice.

I like the rumble concepts eliminator I bought (there's a DIY for the slight mod I had to do to make the stock blinkers fit). only complaint is the bolts they sent are starting to rust a bit, so I might look for some nicer stainless hardware.

Get a beautiful undertail. :)

Hey everybody! Looking into a fender eliminator kit. I've seen a lot of information about the Projekt D kit that looks pretty decent.

Know of a comparable option that uses stock parts and doesn't involve cutting anything? Looking for a price range of around $100 or less.
Thanks in advance!!

I have the Project D kit, and I love it.
The idea was to keep all stock parts, so if I ever sell the bike, I could return it back to stock, and ebay the aftermarket parts, since we all know you won't get any money for mods when you sell the bike.

I was looking for a kit that:

- would require 0 cutting
- had options on using the factory signals and plate light, OR not ( I chose not )
- was under $100


The Project D probably the only one I found that did this for me. I am very happy with it.

I've heard Dremel makes a good one. ;)

Targa offers one with no cutting, I used original tail lights. The only thing I had to cut was the license plates light wire and spliced it to the LED light that comes with it.
http://www.targa1.com/IntoSite/Manufacturer/Kawasaki/KawasakiBikePage/KawasakiModelYearEX250R-2010.htm

Targa offers one with no cutting, I used original tail lights. The only thing I had to cut was the license plates light wire and spliced it to the LED light that comes with it.
http://www.targa1.com/IntoSite/Manufacturer/Kawasaki/KawasakiBikePage/KawasakiModelYearEX250R-2010.htm

The sample on that site looks pretty nice! Was the splicing of the license plate light wire necessary? Does the kit come with one?

If you have a picture of yours that would be super helpful! =) Thanks for the input

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300612001038&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_2338wt_1007

there's their eBay ad
looks like it comes with a separate plug-and-play license plate light

the kit comes with a LED plate light with different connectors, I just cut the EOM plate light wire a few inches back from the connector and spliced it so the new light would have the EOM connector.The light that came with mine is that style C L posted not the bolt style light like on their website.

I like the R&G one. They have the best solution for lighting the license plate.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/6074/832/

I decided I would try the free option first, and if I didn't like it, I'd go with the kit. My dremel worked out very well and Amazon.com has some very nice LED license plate frames to take care of the tag light.

Hotbodies Undertail if you don't mind the pain in the ass install

I have an Evotech kit. It is higher quality than the Targa kit - if you search these forums, you'll find some complaints on fit with the Targa. I also have an Evotech exhaust hanger. Both well machined, good quality. Install was easy. MCmotorcycleparts has an Ebay store, and is the only US distributor. Nice guy, good service, and high quality parts. He happens to be on vacation at the moment, returning on Nov. 30.

http://www.powersport.co.nz/upload/product_images/6d7d90f4132b3513729c7f9dc7391a70.jpg

I have a yoshimura fender elim kit.

It's pretty high quality and everything fit perfect. Also allows you to use the stock blinkers if you choose to do so.

I'll post pics of them later

Is the yoshimura kit no-cut?

Well I already had cut the stock tail a bit. but for the gosh kit the only thing I had to cut was the stock license plate wire. You have to use the connector for the light

Hey guys I'm getting ready to purchase my first motorcycle and it's going to be the 2012 Ninja 250. I learned to ride on a Honda CBR600 F4I and decided to go with the 250 so I dont kill myself, plus I will be mainly riding in the mountains. My question is what fender eliminator kit should I purchase? There are many kinds out there and most I see say that they are for 08-11 models. To my understanding the 08-12 are all the same aside from graphics and color. Am I missing something here? I am looking for a kit that requiers no destruction of the stock fender. Thanks for the help in advance.

Any 08-11 kit should work. I don't believe the fender has been changed from 11 - 12

And any fender eliminator requires destruction of the stock fender, that's the point isn't it?

Targa is one that you don't cut or damage the original fender, the only thing that I did installing mine was cut the license plate light to splice in the LED light.

projekt D looks the best to me
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Does anyone have a nice detailed step by step DIY with one of the eliminator kits out there? I mean pictures and in depth instructions. I skrew stuff up easily and don't really want to mess this up. I was thinking about the competition werks metal fender eliminator kit.

I'll throw another vote for project D. It took about a week to get it, buts truly a no cut install, and completely 100% reversible. It comes with 2 different plate brackets: 1 that is really short and doesn't have any turn signal or plate light mounting spots, and another that is a little longer to accommodate mounting spots for the stock plate light and rear turn signals. Mine took about an hour to install without ever having taken the bike apart before. I ended up using the longer bracket for now until i can order my integrated taillight and led plate light, but as soon as i order those it'll get even shorter.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u110/gadgetguy1288/2011-10-17_23-16-52_357.jpg

Where are you in NC? I might be able to help with the install if you need it.

I vote for ProjectD also. No cutting and was installed in 30 minutes.

Yea the Projekt D looks great. And I've noticed alot of people on this forum are from NC. I am from the triad area, High Point, Greensboro, Winston Salem.

Wow, that's a pretty good clip from me, I'm all the way over in Elizabeth City, near the Outerbanks. But yeah the projekt D kit is really easy to install. IIRC I didn't even use the instructions, and it was really easy(once I figured out to get the damn rear fairing off. I didn't even think to look at the DIY on here for removing fairings lol)

I am trying to find a fender iliminator kit that comes with a light built in for the license plate ...... I don't want a license plate fram with a light any suggestions would be great

I know its not exactly what your looking for, however, its FREE! :D

http://ridingjezebel.com/2011/07/13/the-0-diy-fender-eliminator/

But it's still missing a light built in I live in pa where we have the annoying law of white lights over are license plate

Ill try to find a link for you, but they make a screw that has a light built into it that you can use to secure your plate to the bike. Heres a link to something similar, but not exactly what im thinking about:

http://www.chromeglow.com/catalog.asp?prodid=467482&showprevnext=1

Ok thanks a lot for the help

Anytime :thumbup:

Hotbodies Undertail..

I think I'll be going with the yoshimure r&d Fender eliminator http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-4545-2021-fender-eliminator-kit.aspx

Sweet, looks nice, and has the plate light :D Price tags a little hefty, imo.

hotbodies has the plate light too. and it looks a lot better

:O its a cody clone... what the deuce!

Never finished my FE Saga...continues here. I went with the Targa and was NOT happy...

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=62780

Hi everyone, first ever post, and an owner of his very first ninja.

I'm looking at getting a fender eliminator kit for my new bike, and hoping everyone here has some advice on what is good or bad.

I'm hoping to get one that is no-cut, uses the stock turn signals, and includes a light for the license plate (all mandatory to have the bike riding in the street up here in Canada).

Any ideas? I heard yoshimura makes good kits, but are there any that you found to be just as good (or better)?

Ps. mother nature, please warm up and let me take my sweet ninja out. Thank you!

Here is what I did to mine. It's free and I call it the hacksaw special:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6601698511_ba236005a2_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6825064749_ffd796e1ee_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6825063611_d315f8a2b0_z.jpg

/moved to new-gen farkles

Honestly, save yourself some money and do it yourself. I'd rather spend money on more important things like a jet kit, which would run you about the same amount... the only difference is that you can feel a jet kit, but you don't notice a fender eliminator mod when you're the one riding the bike lol.

This is what mine looks like after doing it myself. I could have enhanced the look by spray painting the brackets matte black, but I didn't care.

http://img526.imageshack.us/edit_preview.php?l=img526/5139/photopv.jpg&action=rotate

i chopped with dremel and used "L" brackets and light studs

That picture that shows your license plate, what is above that, the exhaust like piece? Is that part of the new 2012?

Here is what I did to mine. It's free and I call it the hacksaw special:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6825063611_d315f8a2b0_z.jpg

that thing that protrudes above the plate is the plate light

that thing that protrudes above the plate is the plate light

I think you should have added a "DUHH!" ... don't mind me, it's late and I'm cranky :o

Your bike should also have it...

Your bike should also have it...

I never noticed it! Lol

I haven't looked too closely at the back of my bike, I hate seeing the fender at the back, ruins the sleek look, im still craving the chance to ride this season!!! It just snowed again today! :'(

I have an R&G Tidy Tail, and I love it. I did a lot of research before finally getting it. I ordered a Targa, but they are cheap garbage, and the customer service sucks. Stay away.

Hi everyone, first ever post, and an owner of his very first ninja.

I'm looking at getting a fender eliminator kit for my new bike, and hoping everyone here has some advice on what is good or bad.

I'm hoping to get one that is no-cut, uses the stock turn signals, and includes a light for the license plate (all mandatory to have the bike riding in the street up here in Canada).

Any ideas? I heard yoshimura makes good kits, but are there any that you found to be just as good (or better)?

Ps. mother nature, please warm up and let me take my sweet ninja out. Thank you!

LOL, mine is on my bike but not wired yet :O Been like that since at least last october. I bought my fender eliminator cheap for 20 bucks, but I doubt you will be able to get a no cut one for that much money.

I know of this one: projektd (http://projektd.com/product_info.php?cPath=82_83&products_id=148)

Looks pretty clean to me.

I really like mine, it's made by rumble concepts.

I had to modify it slightly to accommodate the factory turn signals, but after 32,000km it's still holding up.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=51619

I have the Yoshimura one... It uses the stock lights and I didn't have to cut anything... I really like it!

It's not a great picture, but it's the only one I have since I put it on:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3751854/Ninja-Scooter-2012.jpg

This is what I had before I sold my bike. Hotbodies Fender Eliminator. Supports stock turn signals as well however, I didnt need it.

http://i.imgur.com/19gY8h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Bhcz3h.jpg

Consider an undertail with a custom tag mount. Yummy!

They make those for vespas?


Ohhhh yours is the other one.


Haha.. ha.. ha... :/

;)

That's the wife's Vespa! The pic was from the last time we went out for a cruise together... :D

I went with the hacksaw chop as well. I used the money I saved here and bought a Zero Gravity Double Bubble ;)

My cut is more streamlined and along the natural curve of the fender. Took about 30-45 mins because I'm a perfectionist, but I didn't have to remove anything. It looks much better without the old fender.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16800&d=1327602344

Mine doesn't really fit your bill as it doesn't use any factory parts and there was some cutting involved... but it gives me the opportunity to whore out my bike some... I happen to love the clean lines and it does have 2 sets of turn signals and the plate has a plate light and reflectors... all "technically" legal except that CA has a no vertical plate law :doh:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=416&pictureid=6549 http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=416&pictureid=6553

At the CHP motorcycle only checkpoints they tend to ticket for lack of a rear reflector before a vertical license plate, or no illumination on the plate sufficient to read it from 30 feet away :P

Well then I should be good as it has two reflectors and an LED plate light :thumbup:

Somehow I think the NorCal CHP is biting down harder than the SoCal CHP though... as I really haven't seen any "motorcycle only checkpoints"... yet another reason I'll stay down this way :thumbup:

...its to the side and partially obscured by the rear tire if you are at an angle...
Are you talking about the plate or the light for the plate... not very clear? If it's the plate than they would give a lot of people a hard time for that as there are several mounts that are meant for the passenger pegs for both cruisers and sportbikes... both vertical and horizontal.

At this point I haven't seen any upped enforcement anywhere near me... and even if they did I would imagine it would be a fix-it ticket first anyway. I'm definitely not worried about it either way... I'm sure not putting it back to stock or even back to what I had before:


http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=416&pictureid=3755

Just not that into those style anymore... I know most people do it... and thats great... but I'm into being different... this also seems like the 3rd or 4th time I've gotten into this discussion with you on multiple threads (basically anytime I post a picture of my bike from the rear) just not sure why you keep bringing up the same things over and over again?!?!

Anyway, sorry for the threadjack... hopefully now back to your regularly scheduled programming... :thumbup:

...your plate is from Minnesota suggesting you are not even from here so why bring up california at all?...
Seriously? Look at my location (even though I've mentioned this before too) I'm from Oceanside, CA (you made a snide remark before about the San Onofre power plant) which you obviously choose not to remember.

I have yet to put anyone on my ignore list... but I'm seriously considering adding you as every time I turn around you go down the same route and it's getting old.

I get it... you don't like my setup and it's not 100% legal... let it rest. The OP was asking about opinions on fender eliminators... I was showing another option that noone else was presenting. You don't have to continue to tell me that you don't like it and it's not legal :doh:

For the love of god and all that is holy let this get back on topic... if you continue to want to debate this just PM me... I will not reply to you again on this thread...

/threadjack... AGAIN!!!

Cazper

Dustin, I think he just wants to make sure that whoever sees your setup as a suggestion knows these things as well. If he didn't say it in each thread where you promoted it, then the message would not reach the intended audience.

Also, they aren't "technically legal." The turn signals are not far enough apart and they do not have DOT stamps on the lenses (undertail included). Also, there is no EPA stamp on the exhaust and it does not meet federal noise regulations. There is no DOT enforcement, but that doesn't make it legal. :)

Mine has all the same issues except I have a stock exhaust. :) I love the look of your bike.

you can buy my competition werkes ... its my favorite of all the options out there and ill give you a great deal on it

Are you talking about the plate or the light for the plate... not very clear? If it's the plate than they would give a lot of people a hard time for that as there are several mounts that are meant for the passenger pegs for both cruisers and sportbikes... both vertical and horizontal.

At this point I haven't seen any upped enforcement anywhere near me... and even if they did I would imagine it would be a fix-it ticket first anyway. I'm definitely not worried about it either way... I'm sure not putting it back to stock or even back to what I had before:


http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=416&pictureid=3755

Just not that into those style anymore... I know most people do it... and thats great... but I'm into being different... this also seems like the 3rd or 4th time I've gotten into this discussion with you on multiple threads (basically anytime I post a picture of my bike from the rear) just not sure why you keep bringing up the same things over and over again?!?!

Anyway, sorry for the threadjack... hopefully now back to your regularly scheduled programming... :thumbup:


I love this setup! Would you PM exactly what I would need to do it to my bike? Thank you in advance

I have the hotbodies kit, it does its job and the plate led is bright, and the plastic is hard but seems like it could crack easy, but looking back i'd rather have saved the money and put it towards something else. The DIY with the stock fender can be made to look good like people have shown plus is free only time spent on making it.

I love this setup! Would you PM exactly what I would need to do it to my bike? Thank you in advance

PM sent :thumbup:

I did the quick and dirty hacksaw special as well.

Once I get more time, I will actually dremmel the fender and cut it to get rid of that license plate light hump and snug things up a bit.

Looking for one for my black 08 Ninja ive seen some but not sure which one to get, the previous owner of the bike kind chopped the back end up and cut the fender off so i dont know if i will need additional parts to make a fender kit work. Any suggestions on nice eliminator kits?

Well idk exacally what he did but there is a led tail light with the turn signals in the tail light, but there is no bracket for the plate it was held on by zip ties...lol

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/Ricke115/Ninja4.png
The undertail
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/Ricke115/Ninja3.png
Shot from the back
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/Ricke115/Ninja2.png
Another angle
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/Ricke115/Ninja1.png
And another angle\

Hope someone can give me an idea where to start lol please excuse the led kit wiring i havent had the chance to properly hide it and the bike it dirty lol

If all you need to do is mount your license plate, buy two L-shaped brackets from your local parts store + bolts & nuts (home depot/lowes), then pop off the rear seat & drill some holes to mount the two brackets.
After cutting my fender, that's what I did.

If all you need to do is mount your license plate, buy two L-shaped brackets from your local parts store + bolts & nuts (home depot/lowes), then pop off the rear seat & drill some holes to mount the two brackets.
After cutting my fender, that's what I did.

well i wanna mount my lisence plate but, it looks like **** i want something that looks more um.... like it wasent rigged up.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=fender+eliminator+ninja+250&hl=en&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13104953002225744177&sa=X&ei=616TT6JNpqeIApnVyfYP&ved=0CIQBEPMCMAM

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=fender+eliminator+ninja+250&hl=en&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=4032050086982100706&sa=X&ei=616TT6JNpqeIApnVyfYP&ved=0CH4Q8wIwAg

http://www.biohazardcycles.com/servlet/the-5489/JARDINE-46-dsh-3006-dsh-03-FENDER-ELIMINATOR/Detail

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=fender+eliminator+ninja+250&hl=en&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7940671210260740991&sa=X&ei=616TT6JNpqeIApnVyfYP&ved=0CHgQ8wIwAQ

http://www.amazon.com/08-09-Kawasaki-Industries-Fender-Eliminator/dp/B002IF6YNW

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=fender+eliminator+ninja+250&hl=en&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=4766600912975501998&sa=X&ei=616TT6JNpqeIApnVyfYP&ved=0CHIQ8wIwAA

Thanks everyone for your help i bought the hotbodies one, we'll see how that works out

Thanks everyone for your help i bought the hotbodies one, we'll see how that works out

nice, you should write a review or DIY for it when you get it :thumbup:

nice, you should write a review or DIY for it when you get it :thumbup:

Will do hopefully it goes well

Which is the best Fender Eliminator Kit?

I have narrowed it down to two choices because they supply lighting and a flush plate mount.

Competition Werkes

http://www.competitionwerkes.com/siteimages/products/1K252_large.jpg

Yoshimura

http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/images/product/medium/4545_1_.jpg


Anyone with insight is welcomed to respond.

Looking for an easy install, of course no cutting would be the easiest.

Please let me know if there is another good choice I may have missed!

Seriously, do not waste your money on one of these. All you need to do is follow the instructions on the DIY Fender eliminator kit here:http://www.2fiddy.com/2008/07/how-to-diy-fender-eliminator/ to cut the fender off and then get 2 bolts that are exactly the same as the two used to hold your tail light in place, except an inch longer. With the cut fender gone they will poke through the bottom between the turn signal lights. Take 2 small rectangle brackets (made by Stanley, at Lowes) that cost about a dollar, bend them to a 90 degree angle with a vice and pliers and bolt them to the bolts sticking through. Use lock washers! Then attach the original plate mount to those brackets and call it done. For about 5 bucks worth of parts and an hour or so of your time you can make it look just as good. You have to make cuts no matter what kit you get. Trust me, I did my research and came to the same conclusion. Take that money and buy something meaningful with it.

What about the plate lighting, there is none in this mod.

I have the Yoshimura eliminator and did not have to cut anything... You take the old one off and put the new one on... :) There is a little bit of re-assembly required if you re-use the stock turn signals, but it's not too bad... And it's a bit expensive, but it's really clean looking!

Here's what it looks like on my bike:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/iceknyght/The%20Black%20Pearl/DSC_0005-sm.jpg

Yeah, I didn't put any plate lighting on it either. But I'm sure for another couple bucks you could get a light housing to wire into the harness for the original light. My plate is right up under my tail light and at night it illuminates it great. You might check with the laws in your state to see if its required. From what I understand nobody really gets messed with about that, ususally its going 120mph that gets them pulled over.

I also know there is a light that mounts to a screw hole in the license plate that can illuminate it as well. Not sure if its wired in or runs on batteries but if your really worried that may work.

Also, and my dad used to say this to me and I thought he was an idiot but problems are really just opportunities in disguise. Get creative and figure it out on your own and you'll be much happier with it in the end. Once you get it set up you'll wonder why people pay that much for it.

Icyknight - yeah, thats a clean looking setup. From what I understood all the kits required cutting. I stand corrected :caked:. But still, thats alot of money for something you could DIY for a couple bucks. If you like to tinker, I say go for it. Otherwise pony up and pay up!

Icyknight - yeah, thats a clean looking setup. From what I understood all the kits required cutting. I stand corrected :caked:. But still, thats alot of money for something you could DIY for a couple bucks. If you like to tinker, I say go for it. Otherwise pony up and pay up!

No worries. Just giving my experience with the kit! :thumbup:

This was one of the first major mods I did to the bike... I am glad I went with the kit though... I knew I didn't just want to cut the back part off and I wanted a clean 'finished' look. That said, I have seen a few DYI on Youtube and Google searches that looked pretty good too.

Understood. This was the first thing I did to my bike as well. I've got a dremel and all the little pieces/bits/attachments that made this possible. I like to do my own work so I knew what I was getting involved with. There are a few scuff marks and places where I could have polished it out a little more so I won't say its perfect, but you'd have to really look to notice. I had the right tools and the time which made it alot easier. If someone isn't so equipped then buying the kit may cost the same as their time and going out and buying the tools to do it. For me, buying the kit was not worth it.

I just ordered and received the competition werkes fender eliminator, but wish I saw the Yoshimura before hand because it is a much better buy.

Yoshimura retain the factory straps, is no-cut and looks cleaner in my opinion.

I already spray painted the competition werkes black so I can't return it.:(

That sucks. Thanks guys for all the insight. A $0 DIY mod is def. appealing, but a Yoshimura is manufactured to look sick and work well hence the cost factor.

Last thing I want to do is jack up the OEM fender and then still have to order a kit.

At least if i sell the bike I can reuse my kit. :thumbup:

Unless you just like wasting money, I'd go the DIY route, especially if you already have a dremel. If you're worried about plate lighting, pick up some led plate bolts on ebay for about $7. I went to Oreilly Auto parts and got some blue led light things and placed them on the metal pieces by the cargo hooks, so they shine down onto the plate (colored plate lights are not illegal here). And the bolts/L-brackets will cost you a couple dollars if you don't have them already.

If you did screw up horrifically (just take your time) then a replacement OEM fender is like $30

I have no electrical experience, never used a dremel, etc, but managed just fine.

I'd have to say go with the Yoshimura kit. I just installed one on my bike last weekend and it looks great. There is no cutting involved and the install is fairly easy.

EDIT: Here's the link to my picture thread on the kit, hopefully this will help you in your decision.

Thanks for this pic, it shows me exactly what I wanted to know regarding not using the stock signals. I ordered an integral brake light and I can certainly live with just holes in the eliminator kit like that. Was not sure if I would have to try to find plugs or something :)

You're welcome! :thumbup:

That was another reason I liked this kit, cause if in the future I decide to go to an all-in-one brake light, I can take them off without getting another kit! Plus, you have the option of leaving on or taking off the hooks (which I obviously) left on... :)

I went with the Projekt D Kit
http://www.newninja.com/forums/f98/just-ordered-projekt-d-fender-eliminator-6279.html

My hacksaw job looks the same as that projekt d "maximus" and it was free.

My hacksaw job looks the same as that projekt d "maximus" and it was free.

If you read my post on new ninja I don't want to hack anything on my bike. I want to be able to return to factory if needed or what ever. And with this kit when I want to get a integrated taillight it's easy to switch over.

If you read my post on new ninja I don't want to hack anything on my bike. I want to be able to return to factory if needed or what ever. And with this kit when I want to get a integrated taillight it's easy to switch over.

$30 oem replacement fender if you wanted to return to factory...hack away.

The Project D is not bad, but I prefer the flush mount of the plate with the bottom of the bike. It just looks much cleaner.

I guess this is why I'd rather just get the kit instead of the hacking away at the OEM fender.

But kudos to those who have done this successfully.

$30 oem replacement fender if you wanted to return to factory...hack away.

And hows that look with an integrated tail light?

I did mine the DIY way recommended by RickySlickUHS above and here's how it looks with my integrated lights. If you take your sweet time cutting, the product will boost your self-esteem ;)
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3241/20120419117.jpg

Also vote on DIY FE-Kit. here is mines:

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk171/kauaiboy25/bike/2012-04-10_13-35-24_637.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk171/kauaiboy25/bike/2012-04-10_13-35-48_971.jpg

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk171/kauaiboy25/bike/2012-04-10_13-36-13_901.jpg

okay okay, i know hbr has a bad rep. but ive had no problems with mine, i got the smoked undertail that hides the tail light, and it has built in turn signals and tag light, but what kind of rider leaves their stuff alone?? i put led integrated tail lights in mine :phttp://www.hotbodiesracing.com/images/bikes/345_sub_2-undertails-kawasaki-2008-12-ninja_250r.jpg

Seriously, do not waste your money on one of these. All you need to do is follow the instructions on the DIY Fender eliminator kit here:http://www.2fiddy.com/2008/07/how-to-diy-fender-eliminator/ to cut the fender off and then get 2 bolts that are exactly the same as the two used to hold your tail light in place, except an inch longer. With the cut fender gone they will poke through the bottom between the turn signal lights. Take 2 small rectangle brackets (made by Stanley, at Lowes) that cost about a dollar, bend them to a 90 degree angle with a vice and pliers and bolt them to the bolts sticking through. Use lock washers! Then attach the original plate mount to those brackets and call it done. For about 5 bucks worth of parts and an hour or so of your time you can make it look just as good. You have to make cuts no matter what kit you get. Trust me, I did my research and came to the same conclusion. Take that money and buy something meaningful with it.

You know what, I'm going to do this. At first I was scared of messing up the fender, but even if I do I can then either get one of these kits or get another Kawi fender for cheaper and try again.

Thanks!

I did mine the DIY way recommended by RickySlickUHS above and here's how it looks with my integrated lights. If you take your sweet time cutting, the product will boost your self-esteem ;)
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3241/20120419117.jpg

So clean! Do you have close up pics so we know where you made the cuts and all that, or is it pretty clear where to cut to get that look, once you are doing it?

So clean! Do you have close up pics so we know where you made the cuts and all that, or is it pretty clear where to cut to get that look, once you are doing it?

It's pretty intuitive bro, the DIY is very thorough, but I'll take and upload more pics later (about to go into a 2 hour long lecture :o)

Sorry for the lateness of my post edxmon, I got caught up in the "It's freaking friday!" madness lol. Ok, here are a couple of shots I took just now, I recently spray painted the screws black for better visuals, the flash on my phone made it appear wet and sticky, it actually looks phenomenal in person (brushing dust off my shoulder ;)).
Hope this helps you bruh.
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2448/20120427181.jpg
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5333/20120427182.jpg
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/7963/20120427184.jpg
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8113/20120427185.jpg

I went with the Projekt D Kit
http://www.newninja.com/forums/f98/just-ordered-projekt-d-fender-eliminator-6279.html

me too for the projekt D it is nice and you have the option of 2 configurations

anyone try one of these ? Targa fender eliminator kit (http://www.targa1.com/IntoSite/Manufacturer/Kawasaki/FenderKits/22-464A%20-%20Stock%20Signals%202008.htm) This was the one i was going to get in a few weeks, it was the only one i found that required no cutting what so ever. They have two different ones, one that use stock wires and another that comes with smaller lites for like $10 more, but that one causes you to have to splice your lite wires so then it rules out the no modification to stock parts.

Anyone have a link on the yoshi?

I'm decently handy but i would not want to do any cutting, cant afford to fix something if i break it or have to order another part.

Anyone try or heard anything from the Targa?

anyone try one of these ? Targa fender eliminator kit (http://www.targa1.com/IntoSite/Manufacturer/Kawasaki/FenderKits/22-464A%20-%20Stock%20Signals%202008.htm) This was the one i was going to get in a few weeks, it was the only one i found that required no cutting what so ever. They have two different ones, one that use stock wires and another that comes with smaller lites for like $10 more, but that one causes you to have to splice your lite wires so then it rules out the no modification to stock parts.

Anyone have a link on the yoshi?

I'm decently handy but i would not want to do any cutting, cant afford to fix something if i break it or have to order another part.

Anyone try or heard anything from the Targa?

Yeah, I was considering this one, given the price. Upon further research, I found that you get what you pay for, and it's not a well-made kit. If you absolutely refuse to DIY, then spend a bit more and get a higher quality one.

Sorry for the lateness of my post edxmon, I got caught up in the "It's freaking friday!" madness lol. Ok, here are a couple of shots I took just now, I recently spray painted the screws black for better visuals, the flash on my phone made it appear wet and sticky, it actually looks phenomenal in person (brushing dust off my shoulder ;)).
Hope this helps you bruh.




That's VERY clean, if my bike hadn't come with a Jardine eliminator I would definitely do that. :thumbup:

Yeah, I was considering this one, given the price. Upon further research, I found that you get what you pay for, and it's not a well-made kit. If you absolutely refuse to DIY, then spend a bit more and get a higher quality one.

Which would you suggest, the Yoshi? i found it here (http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-4545-1661-fender-eliminator-kit.aspx) but it doesnt say if its a no-cut/drill/mod at all, doenst really describe it. Anyone know if that ones truly cut/drill/mod free? It does look nice on Iceknyght pic.

I spent about $30 on a license plate rack and LED lights and spent a few hours custom fabricating it. Turns out just as well as the Yoshimura one for a fraction of the price.

Which would you suggest, the Yoshi? i found it here (http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/ps-4545-1661-fender-eliminator-kit.aspx) but it doesnt say if its a no-cut/drill/mod at all, doenst really describe it. Anyone know if that ones truly cut/drill/mod free? It does look nice on Iceknyght pic.

The Yoshimura one does not require cutting, but does require popping out a couple rivets from the stock fender (which hold the turn signals in) and splicing the wires (from the original license plate light to the built in LED one).

I spent about $30 on a license plate rack and LED lights and spent a few hours custom fabricating it. Turns out just as well as the Yoshimura one for a fraction of the price.

Got a write up on what you did? I probably can come up with something to fabricate, i would have to look at what it looks like with the big fender removed to see what i could do. Come up with my own homedepot parts list, its just the time and then the not being able to ride it while waiting and such would kill me. To lazy to put pieces back on and off.

The Yoshimura one does not require cutting, but does require popping out a couple rivets from the stock fender (which hold the turn signals in) and splicing the wires (from the original license plate light to the built in LED one).

popping out those plastic rivets shouldn't pose a problem, as long as one day i can put them back in if necessary. Anyway to get around the splicing, is there a oem connector for the light? Think someone posted something about a site that sells one somewhere, id have to find it, that why its just plug and play.

popping out those plastic rivets shouldn't pose a problem, as long as one day i can put them back in if necessary. Anyway to get around the splicing, is there a oem connector for the light? Think someone posted something about a site that sells one somewhere, id have to find it, that why its just plug and play.

I would think it's possible to re-rivet them, but not 100% sure... And I don't know of any plug and play connectors. The wires go right into the stock light case... You can splice the new one in and always re-splice the stock one back in if necessary... They also give you a couple quick connects to do the splicing.

Like the others said, they Yoshimura kit is completely cut free. You could also re-rivet the stock turn signal holders if you ever wanted to go back to the stock fender.

As far as the splicing goes, I just cut the stock connector for the tag light and soldered it to the Yoshimura tag light wire. A bit of heat shrink tubing, and it looks like it was stock. :)

I'd vote for the yoshi kit. It looks factory, still has the bungee hooks, and its got the plate lights. Ppl don't worry over those lights but I do. I DO NOT need any xtra attention brought to me and I sure don't need a pull me over for free card attached to my bike.

The DIY one looks decent but yea, you can still tell its a bubba job. Im also not real sure how I feel about the "license plate poking out of no where look" either.

Like the others said, they Yoshimura kit is completely cut free. You could also re-rivet the stock turn signal holders if you ever wanted to go back to the stock fender.

As far as the splicing goes, I just cut the stock connector for the tag light and soldered it to the Yoshimura tag light wire. A bit of heat shrink tubing, and it looks like it was stock. :)

Can you take a picture of what you did? (the heatshrink tube is probably blocking visibility i guess). Is soldering really necessary, I have a solder gun, will any of the solder work fine (i have not used it to actually solder something, only to have fun with melting solder and let it drip dots and form letters =D ).

Kiwi_250r posted this info for connectors (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34996), 3 Position .110 Connector (http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/110_Connectors/110_connectors.html), I think that is the correct one, can anyone confirm this, then i can splice it with one of those so it will be plug and play. I do like the yoshi one, think i dismissed it awhile ago because i read about the splicing, but i guess it cant be to bad. ty to responses and props to OP bad_bwoy007, was thinking same thing.

Can you take a picture of what you did? (the heatshrink tube is probably blocking visibility i guess). Is soldering really necessary, I have a solder gun, will any of the solder work fine (i have not used it to actually solder something, only to have fun with melting solder and let it drip dots and form letters =D ).

Kiwi_250r posted this info for connectors (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=34996), 3 Position .110 Connector (http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/110_Connectors/110_connectors.html), I think that is the correct one, can anyone confirm this, then i can splice it with one of those so it will be plug and play. I do like the yoshi one, think i dismissed it awhile ago because i read about the splicing, but i guess it cant be to bad. ty to responses and props to OP bad_bwoy007, was thinking same thing.

Either solder or get some butt splices (the red ones)...which you'll also need a crimper.

Will a seat cowl interfere at all or even remotely with say the yoshi kit?

Will a seat cowl interfere at all or even remotely with say the yoshi kit?

Of course not! The only part that doesn't stay above the tail covers the edge above the brake light. They don't even come close to each other. :thumbup:

I chopped my own fender yesterday before going out. It came out pretty good, even though I had a few "oopsies" with the dremel:

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Lol, when I was cutting mine off, I had a couple of those as well. Including when I was cutting near the metal bracket holding the turn signals & the circular cutting bit of the dremel cracked and flew off at very high speeds...kind of scared me.

Lol. Figure I would just save the trouble from improper cuts and flying dremel by getting a Yoshi. My kit should be in tomorrow then I can ride in style. That stock fender is just so hideous!

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Lol, when I was cutting mine off, I had a couple of those as well. Including when I was cutting near the metal bracket holding the turn signals & the circular cutting bit of the dremel cracked and flew off at very high speeds...kind of scared me.

Exactly because of that I lowered the RPM on my dremel to minimum and went as slow as I could, I did go half way down on a 1" cutting wheel. I also reused the license plate mount and had to cut part of it, so I HAD to bump up the RPM or wouldnt have cut through it. I was shooting sparks all over the place, I was scared to light the garage on fire XD

Lol. Figure I would just save the trouble from improper cuts and flying dremel by getting a Yoshi. My kit should be in tomorrow then I can ride in style. That stock fender is just so hideous!

At first I was scared to cut an OEM part, then I saw the price on the FE kits and became less afraid. With the money I saved I can either get the slip-on I want (DM Jisu), an integrated LED tail light, a CBR hugger or a seat cowl.

If I ever want to OEM fender again I can buy it from the dealer for $30.

Exactly because of that I lowered the RPM on my dremel to minimum and went as slow as I could, I did go half way down on a 1" cutting wheel. I also reused the license plate mount and had to cut part of it, so I HAD to bump up the RPM or wouldnt have cut through it. I was shooting sparks all over the place, I was scared to light the garage on fire XD

Lol speaking of sparks...when I was shimming the needles on the carbs, I happened to strip the top right screw on the right-hand carb (hard to even get to). I couldn't get in there to get the screw out, so I took the dremel and cut down the head of the screw so I could fit a flat-head in there.

Anyways, the sparks flying right below where the gas tank would sit, with all those hoses was kind of unnerving :ohno:

Lol speaking of sparks...when I was shimming the needles on the carbs, I happened to strip the top right screw on the right-hand carb (hard to even get to). I couldn't get in there to get the screw out, so I took the dremel and cut down the head of the screw so I could fit a flat-head in there.

Anyways, the sparks flying right below where the gas tank would sit, with all those hoses was kind of unnerving :ohno:

Dawgg! I stripped that one too, hahahaha. I just used a bigger philips head screwdriver and a **** load of pressure. Did you replace then with socket head cap screws? Also the Milwakee offset screwdriver is a life saver for all those screws in tight spots all around the carb, recommend it highly
http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/m0398_lg.jpg

Lol, I tried using a large phillips head, put as much pressure as possible and using a large flat head, but still stripped it. No, I just put that screw in a different spot and didn't have the incredible hulk tighten the screws. But I guess I'll have to invest in an offset screw driver ^^ Thanks for the recommendation.

Lol, I tried using a large phillips head, put as much pressure as possible and using a large flat head, but still stripped it. No, I just put that screw in a different spot and didn't have the incredible hulk tighten the screws. But I guess I'll have to invest in an offset screw driver ^^ Thanks for the recommendation.

Don't forget to hook us up with some more recordings from your mean azz exhaust!

Don't forget to hook us up with some more recordings from your mean azz exhaust!

Just recorded some, gonna upload them now :D

You know what, I'm going to do this. At first I was scared of messing up the fender, but even if I do I can then either get one of these kits or get another Kawi fender for cheaper and try again.

Thanks!

Lol, thanks man. I'll try to get some pictures posted up so y'all can see how I did mine. Kind of hard to explain but once you get it taken apart you'll know what I mean.

hey sorry if this was already asked, but im in the market for a fender eliminator and was looking for some guidance. preferably of high quality but a reasonable price, not to mention has to look clean. perhaps you guys could provide me with some pictures of which one you guys have installed on your bikes with some info. thanks in advance

I was in the same market in the not so distant past and Competition Werkes seemed to be the best bet for me. I got it with some other parts and their customer service was great they emailed me a set of instructions the same day I emailed them... Now I just need to mount it haha.

You will have to do some cutting, but I'm pretty sure that's the curse of the Ninjette's molded fender.

I had a great one, and I didn't have to cut anything. I'll just have to do a little research to get the brand. It was easy to install. It took like 30-45 minutes.

It was the targa fender eliminator. I just found one on ebay (quick search) that is $99

think you could post up pictures. trying to see if i like what it looks like when it is installed. friend recently bought a 250 with a fender eliminator already installed but im not sure which one it is and neither does he

Got a HotBodies fender eliminator (not the undertail) on my bike, No-cut, fits awesome, and was like 40-50 bucks. there's a BikeMonkey integrated tail light on it too, but if you are keeping the stock signals they can be attched to the sides.:thumbup:

Mine is a targa. No cutting but I did have to splice into my tail light for my license plate light.
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af273/thurt88/redninjette.jpg
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af273/thurt88/250rclose.jpg

With all due respect to anyone who has a Targa kit, don't get it!!! Bought one for my first 250, the fit is terrible, gaps and holes everywhere that would allow water in and they give you these two little black flimsy fins to use on the side of the light, they don't fit right and stick out past the light. This kit is not clean looking at all!!! After it was on my bike, I felt like putting the stock fender back on!!! Yeah it was that bad and ugly!! Get the HotBodies kit, it is one piece of molded plastic that fits the bike beautifully! You won't be disappointed and you'll save some money!!:thumbup:

Go here
www.hotbodiesracing.com

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this is a Yoshimura fender eliminator kit I installed