Anyone Changed the RS end on a ZXR400???

[Sparky]

Im currently trying to get rid of the black number plate holder on the back of my zxr400 to put on a new stainless steel bracket, small indicators and small number plate but when i stripped it a bit last night to have a good look, the black plastic runs right up the back towards the back of the seat in one massive lump, im thinking if i remove this everything is going to be exposed to rain water etc.
i thought about sawing it as far back as i need, but come on! thats gonna look tacky and surely cant be the answer!

has anyone done this to there zxr400?
if so any tips? or how did you do it?


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Previous zxr400 - Current ZXR636 late'03
*Who ever said nothing is impossible never tried slamming a revolving door!*

[Sparks!]

Leave the seat plastics on, and with a marker pen draw the outline on the black rubber bit to the same shape as the seat unit. (i.e. so the line is flush with the seat unit)

Cut along that line so all the plastic rubber mudguard shit is removed and then file it flush with the seat plastics, if you file it smoothly it should look fine!

Then you need to attach the RS end bracket thing and you've got yourself a cut down rear plastic bit that sits flush with the tail piece
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[Sparky]

cheers Yams, il give that a go!

much appreciated mate!
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Previous zxr400 - Current ZXR636 late'03
*Who ever said nothing is impossible never tried slamming a revolving door!*

[Ric]

yer mines got a motrax tail tidy and mini indys

it is cut bac i dunno if you can see

https://www.bu-biker.co.uk/image(221).jpg

https://www.bu-biker.co.uk/image(222).jpg

[Sparky]

I can see what ya done there Ric, yea gonna have another look when i get in and compare and see about getting the old saw out!

if i cant type tomorrow you'l realise im no good with a saw ha ha


cheers all
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Previous zxr400 - Current ZXR636 late'03
*Who ever said nothing is impossible never tried slamming a revolving door!*

[Flip]

You not got a number plate light now, ric?

[Ric]

i didnt do the rear bought it like it

just went and checked, it never crossed my mind

apparntly not, the rear light lights it up a bit

is it legal?? ive never been stopped?

[Gazdaman]

There should be a little clear window in the bottom of the rear light.

I assume the rear light is still standard?

Gaz

[Jrod]

I just drilled holes in the bottom of my brakelight, Shines down onto the plate enough.

[Flip]

Drill holes in it then like Jordan did because, yes it is illegal. 2 or 3 holes should let enough clear light down on to it.

MOT would pick up on that too. (Well should do )