Thursday, 15 May 2008

Fender Eliminator / Tail tidy

So, I always wanted to do this mod but I always seemed to forget about it...IMO, the best option out there is FAZR6's FE kit. Tried by thousands of FZ6ers in the US. Made by an FZ6 rider especially for this bike. It's hard to get if you don't live in the US or Canada though. They don't ship to the EU, too bad.


Since I live in Cyprus, the available options were more expensive and fewer. I opted for the Evotech-Performance Tail Tidy. Great quality, small and nice to the eye. It uses the factory turn signals if you want, so additional signals' purchase is not necessary. Instructions are good, all parts needed for installation is provided with the kit. However, the price was really high. It was GBP £52 shipped. Here are some before and after pics.



HOW TO:
Firstly, remove your seat. You will have to remove the left side pod too. After the seat is off the bike, remove the bolt holding the left side fender (the gear lever side). Then pull it out as indicated in user manual.
After you have removed the side panel, you will need to disconnect a few connectors. The turn signals (right and left), and the number plate light. They are : black terminal and grey terminal (those are the indicators) and the 2 bullet connectors.
Cut the zip cable ties that hold the disconnected wires beneath the muffler. There should be 2 of them. Also remove the plastic piece covering the wires. That's quite easy. Then remove the bolts on the underside of the plastic exhaust shroud (one on each side). Now the factory fender should be removed.
If you ordered a new set of indicators, fit them on the new fender eliminator (FE). If not, fit the factory ones to the FE. If the factory ones give you a hard time, spread some soap liquid on their ends. This should make it easier.
Now, you should follow all the steps backwards but with the new fender instead of the old one and you are done.