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Discussion starter · #101 ·
ELS Carbon/Kevlar radiator screen is finally here.


It's got a cool asymmetrical pattern which I like. Lightweight and indestructible, it's also way easier to wipe clean than the metal ones.

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Here's the metal one I took off. Let's compare weights.

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The ELS screen is 40% lighter than the metal one. Let's mount it up with a few zip ties. You can use bolts but there's no need.

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#103 ·
AV80R said:
ELS Carbon/Kevlar radiator screen is finally here.


It's got a cool asymmetrical pattern which I like. Lightweight and indestructible, it's also way easier to wipe clean than the metal ones.

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Here's the metal one I took off. Let's compare weights.

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The ELS screen is 40% lighter than the metal one. Let's mount it up with a few zip ties. You can use bolts but there's no need.

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How long did it take to get it?
 
Discussion starter · #104 ·
Swamp Daddy said:
How long did it take to get it?
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They are manufactured and shipped out of Arizona, if you order today it should ship on Monday.

You can call them up and chat if you have any questions, they're awesome customer service wise.

Anyone who wants my old metal one can have it for free, but you have to pick it up. I won't ship since it costs more to ship than buy new.
 
Discussion starter · #105 ·
Took a short ride today and the Kawasaki "Sport Seat" feels way better than what the bike comes with.

It's firmer, and has a grippier vinyl covering. I didn't think it would be this noticeable but it was a big change.

Ninja® ZX™-4RR KRT Edition Sport Seat | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

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First time getting the bike out in the sun with the carbon bits I just added. I like the theme and will continue it I guess.

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Discussion starter · #108 ·
The Carbon Variosi front winglet from Webike came with no instructions, and didn't fit up well to the bike.

Using a heat gun I shaped it to fit without rubbing any painted fairings. Then I used a file to allow the factory fasteners to be retained.

Didn't have to use a hammer but used all my other moves to get this mounted up.

It kinda goes well with the direction towards a carbon fiber theme my bike has taken.

If it rips off at speed, then it wasn't meant to be! [emoji1787]

Carbon Variasi : winglet [Carbon-Front-Winglet-ZX25R]

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#109 ·
AV80R said:
The Carbon Variosi front winglet from Webike came with no instructions, and didn't fit up well to the bike.

Using a heat gun I shaped it to fit without rubbing any painted fairings. Then I used a file to allow the factory fasteners to be retained.

Didn't have to use a hammer but used all my other moves to get this mounted up.

It kinda goes well with the direction towards a carbon fiber theme my bike has taken.

If it rips off at speed, then it wasn't meant to be! [emoji1787]

Carbon Variasi : winglet [Carbon-Front-Winglet-ZX25R]

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If it came with directions they would have been in Japanese anyways. ドゥユウなうジャパニーズ？
 
Discussion starter · #112 · (Edited)
This $29 Amazon rear seat cowl is way lighter (almost 13 oz less) than the Kawasaki one.


It doesn't come with the $2 11057-2879 bracket needed at the rear though.

www.ronayers.com

2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR (ZX400SPFNL) Accessory(Pillion Seat Cover)

Shop online for OEM Accessory(Pillion Seat Cover) parts that fit your 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR (ZX400SPFNL), search all our OEM Parts or call at 252-758-3084
www.ronayers.com www.ronayers.com

I already had the Kawi one installed, so the Amazon cover just popped in place. This will let me preserve the expensive Kawasaki one for down the road while enjoying a bit of weight savings as the bike continues its diet.

Kawasaki on the left, Amazon on the right.

Amazon one doesn't have the "Ninja" script, the rubber pad is molded into the cover and is hard plastic, and there is no metal bracket mount underneath.

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Discussion starter · #114 ·
More goodies arrived so let's get them fitted.

Moriwaki frame hole plugs to bling up the ugly holes

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Carbon trim for the seat surround on the tail
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Carbon side air ducts

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Carbon belly pan

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Stick on the thermal tape and insert the rubber plugs

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Fit up is perfection with the stock lowers

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Looks like it could hold a couple quarts

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Underside view

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I'm really digging the carbon look that has emerged

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Here are side views showing where things are at.

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More to come as stuff arrives
 
#116 ·
Looking like a fully modded ZX10RR. 🥰
Those Moriwaki frame plugs are they pop in plugs or all threaded to the frame?
They look really nice and that gaping hole on the frame looks really bad when everything around them are top notch. 👍
 
Discussion starter · #119 ·
The friction fit ones on my ZRX have been in for years without ever falling out.

And they are a looser fit than the Moriwaki ones for the 4R. You'll see when you install them. They are going to be very hard to remove after you pop them in.

The ZRX plugs had to have a threaded hole added so you could put a long bolt in it to pull it off.

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