Tail mod

Spuddy · 07-09-2007, 01:04 PM

I installed a new brake/indicator pod on the back of my GPX the other day and in doing so removed the rear fender - which got me inspired to chop it down. So... I did!

I'm not saying anything bad about the 'fender eliminator' kits you can buy on the net or whatever, but this took about an hour or two, and the only new part added was a piece of scrap metal flashing, cut to shape.

So now she's gone from this...

To this!

What do you think?

kwakas · 07-09-2007, 01:05 PM

quite a large imrovement. well done.

Billywhizz · 07-09-2007, 01:06 PM

Great so long as you dont get pulled over and yellow stickered

Klink · 07-09-2007, 01:07 PM

Just be aware... that may cause a square yellow sticker to be placed on your windshield.

There is a regulation stipulating the distance between indicators.

kwakas · 07-09-2007, 01:19 PM

so taht's why the aussie ZZR250 doesnt get the fairing mounted indicators like the overseas models.

CitizenD · 07-09-2007, 01:58 PM

They couldn't be much closer than the indicators on the ZX10R and the GSXRs.

arwon · 07-09-2007, 02:13 PM

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They couldn't be much closer than the indicators on the ZX10R and the GSXRs.[/b]

not wrong there, the 10 is measured with feeler gauges. I have seen the indicators on the body pass at the pits but you will need a number plate light. says he who has none.

JustDave · 07-09-2007, 02:19 PM

Looks hot, well done.

You realise your number plate digits are visable in ur signature?

lol i did similar on my bike but only dremled down my fender to neaten it up.

Top job

CitizenD · 07-09-2007, 02:45 PM

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They couldn't be much closer than the indicators on the ZX10R and the GSXRs.[/b]

not wrong there, the 10 is measured with feeler gauges. I have seen the indicators on the body pass at the pits but you will need a number plate light. says he who has none.
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I hear ya. Then there was a day that I had the old reflex and artline plates on my bike and ran through a booze bus.

arwon · 07-09-2007, 02:57 PM

unless your being a knob (poetic licence used here) and you get pulled over they only have a look at rego and general road worthyness.

so no 3 k mingers or rolling burnouts and you should be right, oh and when they pull you over don't start "whats it dis time pig", that will not do you any favours.

Bendito · 07-09-2007, 02:58 PM

The taillight unit has a clear panel in the bottom of the brakelight, to shine down on the numberplate.

arwon · 07-09-2007, 03:00 PM

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The taillight unit has a clear panel in the bottom of the brakelight, to shine down on the numberplate.[/b]

that may be so, but if you look at exhibit A (the first pic) you will see a number plate light, now normal bikes don't have both, maybe he changed both.

Rich · 07-09-2007, 03:06 PM

Nice job...looks heaps better..

Bendito · 07-09-2007, 03:08 PM

That's what I'm saying. The new one has the clear bit, so it was ok to lose the separate light.

Klink · 07-09-2007, 03:43 PM

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CitizenD @ Sep 7 2007, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

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They couldn't be much closer than the indicators on the ZX10R and the GSXRs.[/b]

not wrong there, the 10 is measured with feeler gauges. I have seen the indicators on the body pass at the pits but you will need a number plate light. says he who has none.
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I dunno about the zx10 but the new GSXRs are a LOT further spaced apart than on Spuddy's rear end.

Aphex · 07-09-2007, 03:59 PM

What do I think? It looks ok bur i suspect a pineapple isnt too far off.

I think its ironic how you went to the trouble of blanking your plate in the pix but in your sig its clearly visbile.

Spuddy · 07-09-2007, 04:08 PM

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What do I think? It looks ok bur i suspect a pineapple isnt too far off.

I think its ironic how you went to the trouble of blanking your plate in the pix but in your sig its clearly visbile.[/b]

Its not so much that I went to extra trouble this time around, as I forgot to for my sig.

I actually did it for these new photos when I posted them up on a seperate forum. I dont really mind if people know my numberplate.

As far as getting the pineapple for the indicators being too close together, I'm pretty sure that unless I am being a dickhead or the cop in question is being a dickhead, i should be ok.

CitizenD · 07-09-2007, 04:22 PM

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They couldn't be much closer than the indicators on the ZX10R and the GSXRs.[/b]

not wrong there, the 10 is measured with feeler gauges. I have seen the indicators on the body pass at the pits but you will need a number plate light. says he who has none.
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I dunno about the zx10 but the new GSXRs are a LOT further spaced apart than on Spuddy's rear end.
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They're about the same (ZX and GiX) I think, I'll check when I get home.

Is the distance from inside edge of the indicators or outside?

Klink · 07-09-2007, 04:29 PM

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<div class='quotemain'>They couldn't be much closer than the indicators on the ZX10R and the GSXRs.[/b]

not wrong there, the 10 is measured with feeler gauges. I have seen the indicators on the body pass at the pits but you will need a number plate light. says he who has none.
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I dunno about the zx10 but the new GSXRs are a LOT further spaced apart than on Spuddy's rear end.
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They're about the same (ZX and GiX) I think, I'll check when I get home.

Is the distance from inside edge of the indicators or outside?
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Not sure bro... I vaguely remember the measurement being 210 or 220 mm

Mr M00se · 07-09-2007, 04:47 PM

cant check mine, intergrated led brakelight and indicators, one step away from a pineapple