Targa vs Hotbodies Tail kit?

5evenz · July 19th, 2011, 05:56 PM

Hey Ladies and Gents, I'm getting a 2011 250r SE and First up would be a fender eliminator and tail light kit, not a fan of cutting and drilling into new things so its either Targa or Hotbodies. (maybe others?? Suggestions?)

Is there any difference between the two besides the look/price?

Will the Targa kit be compatible with say the Shinto integrated tail light?
or
Can I replace the Tail light with an Led kit using the hotbodies tail?

Any input is welcome. Thanks!

Liquidtoon · July 19th, 2011, 09:57 PM

I have the shinto tail light, it is almost the exact same as stock so you shouldnt need to cut with either of those. However I havent tried the targa/hotbodies fender eliminators but they are both no cut elims so should work. I used the hotbodies undertail and even it fit with no cutting to the bike.

gfloyd2002 · July 20th, 2011, 04:19 AM

The targa kits have a reputation for less than perfect fit. Gaps, etc. Another to consider is the Evotech kit. A European brand, but the U.S. distributor keeps an ebay store, and is a nice guy.

TeamGreen · July 20th, 2011, 10:27 AM

Targa is a seriously crappy product for the money. I have it. Don't buy it.

2011Ninja250R · July 23rd, 2011, 12:13 PM

That terd ugly rear fender is a real PITA. There's not many ways around having to cut it off. Even the "no cut" fender eliminators require you to cut off the fender. I guess the "no cut" claim is in regards to the wiring? Anyhow, I went with the Competition Werkes kit and I am pleased. As long as you make a nice clean cut- it looks great. The main difference I se between the CW and the others is color- the CW is stainless and the others are black. The plate covers up nearly the whole thing so who cares.

I also got the integrated rear tail light at Custom LED and the rear end is all nice and tidy now.

wvninja · July 23rd, 2011, 01:01 PM

p.s. .... stay away from anything labeled "shinto" lol

k-os · July 23rd, 2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011Ninja250R

That terd ugly rear fender is a real PITA. There's not many ways around having to cut it off. Even the "no cut" fender eliminators require you to cut off the fender. I guess the "no cut" claim is in regards to the wiring? Anyhow, I went with the Competition Werkes kit and I am pleased. As long as you make a nice clean cut- it looks great. The main difference I se between the CW and the others is color- the CW is stainless and the others are black. The plate covers up nearly the whole thing so who cares.

I also got the integrated rear tail light at Custom LED and the rear end is all nice and tidy now.

While the Targa kit isn't the best by a long shot, I didn't have to cut anything for it, other than the wiring for the license plate light.

2011Ninja250R · July 24th, 2011, 08:33 PM

So, there are kits that do not require you to cut off the plastic fender???

July 19th, 2011, 05:56 PM	#1
5evenz ninjette.org member Name: Sev Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165	Targa vs Hotbodies Tail kit? Hey Ladies and Gents, I'm getting a 2011 250r SE and First up would be a fender eliminator and tail light kit, not a fan of cutting and drilling into new things so its either Targa or Hotbodies. (maybe others?? Suggestions?) Is there any difference between the two besides the look/price? Will the Targa kit be compatible with say the Shinto integrated tail light? or Can I replace the Tail light with an Led kit using the hotbodies tail? Any input is welcome. Thanks!

July 20th, 2011, 04:19 AM	#3
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	The targa kits have a reputation for less than perfect fit. Gaps, etc. Another to consider is the Evotech kit. A European brand, but the U.S. distributor keeps an ebay store, and is a nice guy. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

July 23rd, 2011, 01:01 PM	#6
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	p.s. .... stay away from anything labeled "shinto" lol __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

July 19th, 2011, 09:57 PM	#2
Liquidtoon ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Sacramento, Ca Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 215	I have the shinto tail light, it is almost the exact same as stock so you shouldnt need to cut with either of those. However I havent tried the targa/hotbodies fender eliminators but they are both no cut elims so should work. I used the hotbodies undertail and even it fit with no cutting to the bike.

July 20th, 2011, 10:27 AM	#4
TeamGreen ninjette.org member Name: Keven Location: San Diego Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250 Green, 00 R6 Posts: 160	Targa is a seriously crappy product for the money. I have it. Don't buy it.

July 23rd, 2011, 12:13 PM	#5
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	That terd ugly rear fender is a real PITA. There's not many ways around having to cut it off. Even the "no cut" fender eliminators require you to cut off the fender. I guess the "no cut" claim is in regards to the wiring? Anyhow, I went with the Competition Werkes kit and I am pleased. As long as you make a nice clean cut- it looks great. The main difference I se between the CW and the others is color- the CW is stainless and the others are black. The plate covers up nearly the whole thing so who cares. I also got the integrated rear tail light at Custom LED and the rear end is all nice and tidy now.

July 24th, 2011, 08:33 PM	#8
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	So, there are kits that do not require you to cut off the plastic fender???