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posted November 23, 2003 03:29 PM
A confession.... I still have the...
parachute on my bike. Yes... yes.. I know, it is the ugliest thing ever designed my Kawasaki. Since I have had the 'chute on my bike since it was purchased in 2000... (ouch) I've been checking out the various types of hugger/undertail combos. Since I don't really get a chance to see many of the undertails up close (I'm the only '12 owner I know) I figured I'd ask you guys that have seen some of the different kinds... what type to you recommend and why? I'm concerned with:
1. Quality
2. Fit
3. Finish
4. Overall good looks
I would like to keep a single rear brakelight if that is a possability - so... lets here it - what do you guys likE?
  
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TurboBlew
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posted November 23, 2003 04:05 PM
Tiger Tail = BIG NO NO. Piece of shit with all the fabrication skill of a 5th grader.
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posted November 23, 2003 05:52 PM
No way I love my tiger tail!!! had it powder coated !! mucho cool. but race only application!
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posted November 23, 2003 06:10 PM
Dremel, a sheet of plastic and a lil time. "Parachute" gone pronto. Buy a tail light integrator and it will be super clean.
BTW...I built a new undertail with the sheet plastic when my bike was stretched. Didn't take long at all!
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posted November 23, 2003 07:52 PM
 Edited By: zx12girl on 23 Nov 2003 19:53
Yeap! Tail light integrator for sure.
They do make various color matched undertails that really clean it up. I had one that looked super nice.....cost about $200 and I shredded the fiberglass at the track...
Cheapest = Drummel + tail light integrator
Street = Color matched undertail + tail light integrator
Drag Race = Tiger Tail + tail light integrator
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posted November 23, 2003 08:10 PM
Edited By: zx12girl on 23 Nov 2003 20:13
Here is the one that I had....FMSD
http://www.extremegraphicfsmd.com/indexeng.htm
Part # & Prices:
UB-ZX12R: Unpainted 179$US *
UP-ZX12R: Painted color match 199$US *
The dual tail light is just a cover. I did not buy that part.
The only complaint that I had about it was that.....I did not want the tail light cover on so the bottom lip that meets the tail light was a little visible. This bottom lip (underside...not normally visible) is just raw fiberglass. You could see a little of this non-finished surface if you were right up on the back of the bike.
I bought mine in 2001 from HP Mike. FSMD may have improved them by now for the folks that did not want to cover the tail light..
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posted November 24, 2003 04:04 AM
graphicartmotodesign.com
this is where I got mine, I love it, looks good, and was easy to put on, came with very good instructions.
I know that there are a few other guys on here that run the same undertail that I do....this has the best fit and finish that I could find at a reasonable price....JMO
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posted November 24, 2003 04:06 AM
the link directly to hte ZX12R product
http://www.graphicartmotodesign.com/misc/ZX12R/zx12r.html
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posted November 25, 2003 11:35 AM
I agree HDL. I like that one better.
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deathpulse
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posted November 25, 2003 11:44 AM
I think I'm going with the HDL solution - any thoughts on a nice hugger? I'm not sure I'd want to go with green or black for the hugger... thoughts?
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posted November 25, 2003 11:48 AM
Hey - I have another question... if I go with the graphicartmotodesign model, it seems to come with integrated flush mount rear turn signals... anyone have a site that can point me to some flushmounts for the front that might match these rear lights?
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posted November 25, 2003 04:14 PM
Edited By: zx12girl on 25 Nov 2003 16:14
Are those clear ???
Photo from http://www.graphicartmotodesign.com
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deathpulse
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posted November 25, 2003 06:59 PM
Yeah, thanks zx12girl, I'm just wondeirng if you have flush mounts in the front that match?
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posted November 25, 2003 07:29 PM
I'll take a pic of my front lights. If you like those, I can get them in clear. I think they are only like $16.
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posted November 25, 2003 08:23 PM
Hugger..... go with the Hans or Pyramid.. hands down!!!
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posted November 25, 2003 08:33 PM
Hans hugger extends down below the swingarm to protect the shock from debris - very good quality.
Just be prepared ta wait for it when ya order from Hans.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted November 26, 2003 04:19 AM
the blinkers look clear on the undertail, but flash Red...I have an integrator wired in mine so when I squeze the brake I get 4 lights to glow, and if you throw a blinker on, you get 2 lights on one side to glow. I used some LP flush mounts on the front of my bike and the blinkers all flash at regular speed.....I havent seen and LED flush mounts yet, but I bet that is something Dino could work.....maybe a few of you handy types on here as well......
As far as a hugger goes, I am running a Targa C/F Hugger, adn like it very much, it fit perfect, and looks very good. I have had a lot of people compliment the hugger and undertail combination.....before the painter fuked the bike up that is.....
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posted November 27, 2003 12:42 PM
Oh that's shocking deathpulse. 
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posted November 28, 2003 05:23 AM
they have some super nice flush mounts on that website I do believe.....
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posted November 28, 2003 06:39 AM
I think I like the graphicartmotodesign.com the best; it's too bad they just didn't add 2 more LED's to each signal at each end (to make an arrow), as I'm sure those signals would confuse some drivers. Even better, make them squence the lights from the inside to the outside....right or left during signaling...? A better indicator of intent maybe? Just a thought...
I need to get rid of my "chute" too.....
BTW, had the FSD hugger on 3.5 years now, & it's cheap-shite paint. Every rock chips it, & Color=rite paint doesn't quite match....I wanna paint & clear the hell out of it...
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