NinjaNick
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'08 ZX14 (Blue)
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posted February 07, 2008 02:03 PM
Where'd you guys purchase your eliminator?
I'll have my '08 14 soon and was wanting to purchase the eliminator now so I can put it on as soon as I get it home. Any suggestions?
Here's Muzzys, looks like a great price:
  
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CUL8R
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posted February 07, 2008 02:56 PM
Moto Fab makes a good product, but he's temporarily out of product for the ZX-14. I wouldn't go with the Muzzy only because it uses the stock light, which is really large and clunky looking. It takes away from the look you're trying to get by removing that whole piece to begin with. Go with one of the kits that uses no light, or a tiny LED replacement. Much smaller and smoother looking.
Here is what the Moto fab looks like. Notice the small LED plate light. Without the large, clunky original light, the plate sits much higher. I'd go for a similar product (or contact Moto Fab), there are a lot out there. Good luck.
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NinjaNick
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posted February 07, 2008 03:06 PM
It would be ok if I never use plate lights right? Using the muzzy that is... 
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stevewfl
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posted February 07, 2008 03:23 PM
ZX14 fender eliminator?
MixerMike has the Muzzy. Its alright but still big and used the huge factory light.
Rumble Concept <---that one comes with the tiny white LED, perfect bracket, excellent customer service, etc. It looked so good on bigdtd's bike and was the nicest I had seen so I bought one too
http://www.rumbleconcept.com/products/kawasaki-zx14-2006-2008-fender-eliminator-bone-series-p-1868.html
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CUL8R
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posted February 07, 2008 03:31 PM
 Edited By: CUL8R on 7 Feb 2008 15:32
I don't know, depends on your state. And if you ride mostly during the day, do you need that light?
Here are two links, so you can compare prices and product:
http://www.moto-fab.com/motorcycle-parts/kawasaki-zx-14/cat_13.html
http://www.minusonefender.com/zx14_zzr1400.htm
There are lots of others out there, just do a search.
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NinjaNick
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'08 ZX14 (Blue)
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posted February 07, 2008 03:40 PM
Thanks. Yeah I've never had a light. Not many do around here. I've never seen them atleast unless they have the factory tail on.
I will check out these sites you both posted. Thanks.
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stevewfl
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posted February 07, 2008 04:06 PM
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Thanks. Yeah I've never had a light. Not many do around here. I've never seen them atleast unless they have the factory tail on.
I will check out these sites you both posted. Thanks.
well don't get that Muzzy then, or you'll have a gaping hole with no light!
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BlackMagic14
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posted February 07, 2008 06:04 PM
I just took the thing off and screwed in two l brackets then when I stretched my bike I got an Axle Mount from www.patricksperformance.com Very nice look great colors and amazing customer service PAtrick is a great guy to deal with and he has lots of dress up goodies for the ZX14 check out his site
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lietoome
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posted February 07, 2008 06:12 PM
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I just took the thing off and screwed in two l brackets
+1
Two L-shaped brackets and a little RTV to plug the extra holes. I also mounted a small "licence plate LED" directly above the plate. I spent a total of $7.
I just don't understand how these 'brackets' cost so damn much. Its a bent peice of metal. IMHO, you're getting azz-raped if you spend more than $10 on this mod. Don't get me wrong, if there is a plug-n-play mod that saves me time, I'm all over it---but the cost of these brackets just don't warrent their asking price.
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NinjaNick
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'08 ZX14 (Blue)
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posted February 07, 2008 06:15 PM
I agree with you L2M.
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bigdtd
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Interceptors
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posted February 07, 2008 06:21 PM
Edited By: bigdtd on 7 Feb 2008 18:24
get the one on ebay that says zx-14, steve says its a rumble concepts but mine came from a different company, see ebay around 79
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stevewfl
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posted February 07, 2008 06:24 PM
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get the one on ebay that says zx-14, steve says its a rumble concepts but mine came from a different company, see ebay around 79
rumble makes it but a lot of companies sell it :P
either way, that one on ours "the bomb"
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lietoome
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posted February 07, 2008 07:19 PM
Edited By: lietoome on 7 Feb 2008 19:21
$79.00....that is Exactly what I'm talking about. Damn. Looks good, but I already know I'm ridin' a ZX-14. 
For that price, they could at least powdercoat it, chrome it or maybe buff it to a good shine.
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bigdtd
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posted February 07, 2008 07:24 PM
its silver, may be powder coated or painted, the quality is good i have had it a year and a half looks new
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lietoome
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posted February 08, 2008 10:00 AM
as long as you're happy, thats the only thing that matters. I'm cheap on the stuff I can get away with. Or should I say fruggle.:P
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lietoome
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posted February 08, 2008 10:03 AM
Actually, I would've paid for one of those on my 12. After losing a 2nd plate on my hotbodies undertail, I fixed it correctly. Later I found out that hotbodies would ship you a free metal bracket to replace the cheap plastic crap that came with the undertail. I still hate Hotbodies.
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Sigma14
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posted February 08, 2008 10:05 AM
Edited By: Sigma14 on 8 Feb 2008 10:07
www.Hotbodiesracing.com has a nice undertail that is pretty simple to install.
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200hp_zx14
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posted February 08, 2008 01:54 PM
The best way is to go to home depot and buy some "L" brackets. Take off the stock fender, install you plate with the "L" brackets and get a small LED light to light up the plate. I have this light and its barely noticeable and its actually pretty bright. Maybe 25 bucks total with the light costing the most at about $20.
http://www.bikeeffects.com/proddetail.asp?prod=5200330
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200hp_zx14
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posted February 08, 2008 01:56 PM
Edited By: 200hp_zx14 on 8 Feb 2008 13:57
Forgot the pic of my set up.
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2002 zx12
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posted February 09, 2008 01:03 AM
I like this one fits and looks nice comes with all the hardware!
http://www.minusonefender.com/zx14_zzr1400.htm
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bigwillie3236
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posted February 09, 2008 12:35 PM
Home depot is the way to go! Plus i can bend the bracket up a little more and it makes very hard to read my tag.Some of the law enforcement get a little mad but they usually tell us that it makes it hard to read! ; -)
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lietoome
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posted February 09, 2008 01:23 PM
"Some of the law enforcement get a little mad but they usually tell us that it makes it hard to read! ; -) "
I had Super Fuzz in his camaro pull me over fot that...I thought the bastid was gonna pull his gun on me. What a prick. He left me alone when I told hime "I'm in the military and I don't run from anyone." Filed a complaint, never heard anything about it. No ticket though.
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NinjaNick
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'08 ZX14 (Blue)
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posted February 27, 2008 06:07 AM
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Forgot the pic of my set up.
I'm digging this set-up. I will be doing this. 
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200hp_zx14
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posted February 27, 2008 06:44 AM
Its actually the easiest and cleanest type of intall. All of the holes are already there so you won't have to drill any. Takes maybe 20 minutes to complete and looks great. No need to pay 40-50 bucks for a bracket and still not have a light.
Depending on your location, the light is going to be the key to stop you getting pulled over. In some places cops hassle you about your plate not being lit up and wanna stop your for license and insurance which is no problem if your not riding dirty. Just no need for the extra attention when your at a bike night or riding in a group.
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butterthegreat
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posted February 27, 2008 12:03 PM
I just took the damn fender off and didn't put my plate on....no LEO has bugged me since august 07
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