1: The rear of the ZX-10R...
1: The rear of the ZX-10R in stock trim = ugly.
One of the first parts on a stock bike to get the hacksaw is the unsightly and enormous rear license plate hanger. It's a DOT law that regulates the unusual size of these things, but we think they're utterly ridiculous looking. In its place we installed a Competition Werkes fender eliminator--here's how:
 2: Remove the side panels...  2: Remove the side panels on both sides by first taking out the 4mm allen bolt near the front. Then just pull it off. |  3: Next, remove the seat bolt...  3: Next, remove the seat bolt on both sides. |  4: With the passenger seat...  4: With the passenger seat and rider seat removed it'll look like this. |
 5: Remove the 2 allen bolts...  5: Remove the 2 allen bolts at the top of the tail section, then take the mid plastic connector piece out by sliding forward. |  6: To remove the tail section...  6: To remove the tail section side panels, take out the pop rivets on the underside. |  7: The side panel will then...  7: The side panel will then come off with some gentle pressure and forward movement. |
 8: After doing the same on...  8: After doing the same on both sides your naked behind will look like this. |  9: Next, unplug the 2 turn...  9: Next, unplug the 2 turn signals and the license plate light. |  10: Group the 3 wires together...  10: Group the 3 wires together and feed them down through the hole. |
 11: Those 4 blurry allen...  11: Those 4 blurry allen bolts hold the entire license plate and turn signal assembly on. Remove them. |  12: With the previously shown...  12: With the previously shown 4 bolts out, the entire license plate and turn signal assembly will come away. Remember to slip the 3 wires out through the hole. |  13: Put the new license plate...  13: Put the new license plate bracket in place and fasten with the provided bolts, using the same holes where the old piece was fastened. |
 14: Next, loosely fasten...  14: Next, loosely fasten the turn signal tabs to the license plate bracket. |  15: The end of the turn signal...  15: The end of the turn signal is threaded and tightens against the turn signal tab. |  16: Either splice or use...  16: Either splice or use wire connectors to hook up the indicators. Stripe to stripe, solid to solid. Super easy.* |
17: After replacing the bodywork...
17: After replacing the bodywork and seats the same way they came off you can enjoy your bike's sleek new figure. Cool, quick and simple.
To order your fender eliminator click over to:
www.competitionwerkes.com.