Fender...Eliminated! DIY Style

Singh2jz · April 16th, 2013, 04:03 PM

I finally eliminated thee fender..the cheaper way lol. I found some sheet metal, drew some lines, cut em, drilled some holes, bent the sides, and bam! No more fender!

before:

during construction:

made sure there was a gap so the plate can get some light..

after:
indicators are adjustable so that's why they're messed up in some pics lol

I'll be keeping the stock indicators on for now, but will figure something out later..

Let the custom mods begin!

lgk · April 16th, 2013, 04:16 PM

Looks good to me

Singh2jz · April 16th, 2013, 04:57 PM

I just bent the plate on the way to school..hahahaha. I didn't put random bumps into consideration -_-

here it is after bending it back

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

Looks good to me

Thanks!

dbking321 · April 16th, 2013, 05:46 PM

put the turn singals in the outer tail light covers. it will make it look cleaner

choneofakind · April 16th, 2013, 05:49 PM

Get the plate back further so it doesn't tap the wheel.

Singh2jz · April 16th, 2013, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbking321

put the turn singals in the outer tail light covers. it will make it look cleaner

Yea i know, but I might do something else. We will see what random project comes to mind haha..those stock ones are only temporary for now..

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Get the plate back further so it doesn't tap the wheel.

I didn't put it all the way back because I wanted the light to shine on it, but I'm probably going to have to compromise..

dbking321 · April 16th, 2013, 07:04 PM

just angle it out so the wheel wont catch it

choneofakind · April 16th, 2013, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

I didn't put it all the way back because I wanted the light to shine on it, but I'm probably going to have to compromise..

You can put it really far back. The top of my plate is even with the front-most edge of my brake lens. The light coming from the bottom of tail light still lights the plate nicely. Never had any clearance issues.

Singh2jz · April 17th, 2013, 01:24 AM

I had already ruined my perfect plate, so I straightened it and then bent it from under the sticker part. I also had to cut and bend the other side because the tire was touching that too..

Oh, and here's where I mounted the light..

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

You can put it really far back. The top of my plate is even with the front-most edge of my brake lens. The light coming from the bottom of tail light still lights the plate nicely. Never had any clearance issues.

Didn't really think about the brake light! haha..but it's all taken care of now, i think

choneofakind · April 17th, 2013, 06:23 AM

Well, if you need to redo it, the option i took was already built into the tail light lens. There's a plastic panel on the bottom side of the lens that you can replace with clear plastic, and it will light a plate nicely.

StephenA · April 17th, 2013, 02:28 PM

you could just cuz and sand the original fender. I did on mine, and it looks great. Just got an "L" shaped piece of metal for the license plate mount. used original bolts and put the signals in the pods. also, the clear plastic idea is great, i did that.

Singh2jz · April 17th, 2013, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Well, if you need to redo it, the option i took was already built into the tail light lens. There's a plastic panel on the bottom side of the lens that you can replace with clear plastic, and it will light a plate nicely.

Aight, that'll be my next option. Did you cut the original piece out?

Quote:

Originally Posted by StephenA

you could just cuz and sand the original fender. I did on mine, and it looks great. Just got an "L" shaped piece of metal for the license plate mount. used original bolts and put the signals in the pods. also, the clear plastic idea is great, i did that.

lemme see some pictures!

choneofakind · April 17th, 2013, 03:34 PM

Yep, I took the original red plastic panel and replaced it with a clear piece of plastic cut out from a CD case, like in this DIY:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_..._rear_fender_1

StephenA · April 17th, 2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

Aight, that'll be my next option. Did you cut the original piece out?

lemme see some pictures!

I'll try and get some pictures up later today. but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done this.

Singh2jz · April 17th, 2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by StephenA

I'll try and get some pictures up later today. but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done this.

too lazy to look right now..lol

Singh2jz · April 17th, 2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Yep, I took the original red plastic panel and replaced it with a clear piece of plastic cut out from a CD case, like in this DIY:
http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_..._rear_fender_1

oh, legit! thanks!!

StephenA · April 19th, 2013, 01:43 PM

sorry it took so long, but this is how I did mine. Just chopped and sanded. then moved the lights to the pods.
sorry for the huge pictures...

this is the "L" piece of metal i used as a license plate bracket \/

and the light from the brake light illuminates the license plate quite well.

Singh2jz · April 19th, 2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StephenA

sorry it took so long, but this is how I did mine. Just chopped and sanded. then moved the lights to the pods.
sorry for the huge pictures...

oh okay, now i get the whole "L" piece thing..but anyways, that looks legit! Thanks for sharing the pics and start looking for new tires! lol

choneofakind · April 19th, 2013, 05:07 PM

On a related note, @StephenA, change that tire.

StephenA · April 19th, 2013, 05:41 PM

haha had a feeling you guys were going to notice. my bt-45's already in the mail, should be here either today or tomorrow xD

Josh_kcco · January 15th, 2014, 06:32 PM

I like the look of the inverted tail lights but isn't it illegal?

fast1075 · January 16th, 2014, 03:49 AM

When I did mine, I cut down the stock fender, moved turn signals to the pods, and used the stock plate bracket, all I had to do was drill a couple of holes. Looks factory.

jkv45 · January 16th, 2014, 08:17 AM

We trimmed ours down but didn't completely eliminate it -

Stock -

Josh_kcco · January 17th, 2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jkv45

We trimmed ours down but didn't completely eliminate it -

Stock -

where did yu trim your down at?

jkv45 · January 18th, 2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

where did yu trim your down at?

Not sure I'm following.

We marked a line parallel to the undertail that didn't interfere with the mounts for the signals and cut along the line with an electric grinder and a 4" cut-off wheel.

Is that what you meant?

Singh2jz · February 7th, 2014, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

I like the look of the inverted tail lights but isn't it illegal?

Thanks! I don't think they'd be illegal..hopefully I don't get pulled over for something like that lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkv45

We trimmed ours down but didn't completely eliminate it -

nooiiiiccee..that looks really good! I will be trimming one like yours so I can keep the crap out

Josh_kcco · February 7th, 2014, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkv45

Not sure I'm following.

We marked a line parallel to the undertail that didn't interfere with the mounts for the signals and cut along the line with an electric grinder and a 4" cut-off wheel.

Is that what you meant?

thats what i meant i really like the look of it, thats what i shoulda done but oh well. did you black your sliver brackets with regular black paint?

jkv45 · February 7th, 2014, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

thats what i meant i really like the look of it, thats what i shoulda done but oh well. did you black your sliver brackets with regular black paint?

I run a custom powder coating business (www.apexcustomcoating.com), so everything is powder coated.

Josh_kcco · February 7th, 2014, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkv45

I run a custom powder coating business (www.apexcustomcoating.com), so everything is powder coated.

cool beans my friend. =] i like the idea so i might copy it. =]

April 16th, 2013, 04:03 PM	#1
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Fender...Eliminated! DIY Style I finally eliminated thee fender..the cheaper way lol. I found some sheet metal, drew some lines, cut em, drilled some holes, bent the sides, and bam! No more fender! before: during construction: made sure there was a gap so the plate can get some light.. after: indicators are adjustable so that's why they're messed up in some pics lol I'll be keeping the stock indicators on for now, but will figure something out later.. Let the custom mods begin! __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

April 16th, 2013, 04:16 PM	#2
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Looks good to me __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

April 17th, 2013, 02:28 PM	#11
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	you could just cuz and sand the original fender. I did on mine, and it looks great. Just got an "L" shaped piece of metal for the license plate mount. used original bolts and put the signals in the pods. also, the clear plastic idea is great, i did that. __________________________________________________ Unregistered

April 19th, 2013, 01:43 PM	#17
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	my fender eliminator sorry it took so long, but this is how I did mine. Just chopped and sanded. then moved the lights to the pods. sorry for the huge pictures... this is the "L" piece of metal i used as a license plate bracket \/ and the light from the brake light illuminates the license plate quite well. __________________________________________________ Unregistered

April 19th, 2013, 05:41 PM	#20
StephenA Riding Ruby.. Name: Stephen Location: SoCal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec, 2007 Ninja 250R Posts: 392	haha had a feeling you guys were going to notice. my bt-45's already in the mail, should be here either today or tomorrow xD __________________________________________________ Unregistered

April 16th, 2013, 05:46 PM	#4
dbking321 ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Etters pa Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250,93 vulcan 750 Posts: 92	put the turn singals in the outer tail light covers. it will make it look cleaner

April 16th, 2013, 05:49 PM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Get the plate back further so it doesn't tap the wheel.

April 16th, 2013, 07:04 PM	#7
dbking321 ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Etters pa Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250,93 vulcan 750 Posts: 92	just angle it out so the wheel wont catch it

April 17th, 2013, 06:23 AM	#10
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Well, if you need to redo it, the option i took was already built into the tail light lens. There's a plastic panel on the bottom side of the lens that you can replace with clear plastic, and it will light a plate nicely.

April 17th, 2013, 03:34 PM	#13
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Yep, I took the original red plastic panel and replaced it with a clear piece of plastic cut out from a CD case, like in this DIY: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_..._rear_fender_1

April 19th, 2013, 05:07 PM	#19
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	On a related note, @StephenA, change that tire.

January 15th, 2014, 06:32 PM	#21
Josh_kcco ninjette.org guru Name: Josh Location: Kern Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): '04 Ninja 250R Posts: 367	I like the look of the inverted tail lights but isn't it illegal?

January 16th, 2014, 03:49 AM	#22
fast1075 ninjette.org guru Name: harry Location: Central Florida Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, 2004 Buell XB12s, Honda 110 Elite Posts: 332	When I did mine, I cut down the stock fender, moved turn signals to the pods, and used the stock plate bracket, all I had to do was drill a couple of holes. Looks factory. __________________________________________________ "They don't pay me enough to ride this thing!" Kenny Roberts after winning the Indy Mile on the TZ750 powered Grand National bike.

January 16th, 2014, 08:17 AM	#23
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	We trimmed ours down but didn't completely eliminate it - Stock -

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