well the biggest reason is because the derlin sliders are more durable and will help slows the bike down and stop it in a shorter amount of distance.... the others tend to break off, and doesn't stop the bike as well as the derlin sliders...

 

THANKS FOR THE INFO. DO YOU USE TWO OR JUST ONE? THEY DON'T COME AS A SET DO THEY. ALSO WHAT DID YOU PLUG THE FAIRING WITH WHEN YOU REMOVED THE OLD MIRRORS?

 

with all of the stuff off the back where would you mount the license plate

 

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Why do you say that? Educate me. [sm=gobble.gif] I'm thinking about getting these. What do you think? They're actually ALOT cheaper on their website though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06...QQcmdZViewItem
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I would stay away from those, stick with the derlin or nylon sliders. Do search, proteck makes good ones for the KAW. There are alot of brands and what MadKaw said was correct. Don't be afraid of the ones that require you to cut or modify your fairing either. The ones you show on ebay have a piece that is relocating the slider to fit through the fairing but it is weaker and could snap off. The ones that attach directly to the frame and straight off of it will afford the best protection. Get a 25.00 dremol drill to cut your fairing and it is easy.
You should look into swing arm sliders too. They also work for a rear stand as well. Mine saved me a short while ago, 50 mph get off and if I did not have the 15.00 swing arm slider that ground down to almost nothing, I would have been buying a 350.00 swing arm.

 

Fender eliminator will come with new license bracket or you pick up one separately. Removing the big ugly *** plate holder and mud flap is a necessary mod that has to be done. With out it you will never be able to achieve Pimp status

 

pimp status is very important if you ever want to get to the level of "Sir Mods Alot"..... he is KING PIMP OF ALL PIMP'S..... ain't that right bro.... i myself have not reached that level, but maybe some day.....

 

Ah come on bro just get those big *** turning signals off her and you are on your way.

Just a word to the wise moding can be addicting. lol

 

how does it ride? i am goig to get 1 in a couple of moths. any personal opinions on it?

 

if you do get the stickers off, and there happens to be some stickey residue left behind from the sticker...they sell a cleaner that removes it pretty well, it's called GOO GONE

 

Just to let you know if you have the primer finish as I do, be awhere of the tank decals. There is a gloss coat of paint underneath. I'm currently trying to find a factory replacement Kawasaki decal for my primer blue. If any knows where I can find one please post.