Guest 2wheeler Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Am I the only one on this website who actually likes the stock setup for the license plate holder and turn signals??? It's funny to me how EVERYONE seems to want to install a tail tidy first thing on this bike. I actually like that thing hanging out there, and think it looks decent. I think that safety wise, it's advantageous having the depth between the tail light and the turn signals/plate light as well as giving greater separation between the turn signals. I'm sure I might hear some scheisse over this one, but what the heck, it's the New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy2100 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Yes, you are the only one! It's a tumor hanging off the rear of the bike for stupid government rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member wickedtwister Posted January 3, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 3, 2016 If you want to put tail bags on the bike it may be useful otherwise its a tumor as Randy stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 It's nice to see someone take up an unpopular position and with a good reason. Safety is often less of a concern that appearance for motorcyclists. Good for you 2wheeler. 8-) Having said that, I am planning some sort of modification to my rear fender. I will have reflectors and proper lighting but It won't be as ugly as stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Fear not, I actually agree with you even though I opted for a tail tidy. The separation and brightness are things I had to consider when purchasing a tail tidy, I felt there's a safety factor involved there as well but lately I feel no matter what you put on your bike or your person there's always that one moron that can still hurt or kill you. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted January 3, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 3, 2016 I was in your shoes for about 6 months and the it dawned on me one day just how unsightly it is. After installing an Ermax I was really pleased with the look compared to oem. Give it time my friend. Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator jeffkisthename Posted January 3, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted January 3, 2016 There is the Genuine Yamaha Accessory Tail Tidy which allows you to adjust the length of how far the plate goes out. It also has the nice MT symbol on the plate light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member xcarbonsteelx Posted January 3, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 3, 2016 I'm another one who hated it. I personally feel it took away from the aesthetics of the tail of the FZ-07. So glad I got the Yoshimura. - xCarbonSteelx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conejo Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hold on, this is my first week on the internert. Is this what they call 'trolling'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ralph Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Not only am I ok with the tail as it is but I like the quiet exhaust, not over joyed with the look of it but the sound is ok. now the rear shock that is another story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratherbebiking Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I frankly don't mind the way it looks. Separates it from what I consider the high rear of a street bike. Love the exhaust too. HATE the rear suspension . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljr Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I've still got the stock tail and don't mind it a bit. My money will go for suspension before anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cndnmax Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I don't mind the fender at all, I think it's actually designed fairly well compared to others. Fender eliminator is just one of those things people feel the need to "fix" just like removing stock turn signals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Mr.Puss Posted January 3, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 3, 2016 I don't mind the fender at all, I think it's actually designed fairly well compared to others. Fender eliminator is just one of those things people feel the need to "fix" just like removing stock turn signals. Right! My sentiments exactly. It was one of the very last things I purchased for mods as sadly I was running out of stuff to change out. I knew it was only a matter of time; it was simply part of the inevitable evolution of the bike's aesthetic appeal. Now to save up for spiffy rearsets and full suspension. Oy vey!!! [attachment id=1236" thumbnail="1] Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women. Fuss Life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batscat Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 With tail tidy it looks more sporty less dorky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30kawi Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I think the stock tail is one of the better ones out there but with a tail tidy the back looks so much better. I honestly wish we could run with nothing but the tail light back there and mount the plate else where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestache Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Bought mine right after the FZ came to the US, have had my stock fender since, I actually like it better than the tidys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakusaizou Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I need it for luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbatrossCafe Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I kept it for a bit thinking that it helped keep mud off my light/back when riding in the rain but I realized it didn't do **** so I removed it. Also I really don't think that moving the plate up and closer to the bike 6 inches makes a difference in safety. In fact, the Yoshimura tidy has brighter plate lights and the LED signals I installed are brighter than stock, so I think I am better off than before in terms of "safety". Ideally, I would like to have integrated signals in my brake light and mount the plate near the chain as to have nothing back there, but the brake light signals aren't noticeable enough for me. Dual headlights or deathhttp://fz07.org/thread/5384/albatrosscafes-galleryhttp://fz07.org/thread/5174/dual-headlight-upgrade-completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahaha Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 The tail is the last thing I would mod or change. Will a tail tidy make me go faster? No. Will a tail tidy make my bike handle better? No. Is a tail tidy safer? No. I will admit it is not the prettiest thing on the bike but if I were to spend money it would be on the suspension first and foremost. I can live with an ugly tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The tail is the last thing I would mod or change. Will a tail tidy make me go faster? No. Will a tail tidy make my bike handle better? No. Is a tail tidy safer? No. I will admit it is not the prettiest thing on the bike but if I were to spend money it would be on the suspension first and foremost. I can live with an ugly tail. Good idea! Spend your money on making your bike faster and leave the back end ugly so the slower guys have to look at it. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member GAZ Posted January 5, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted January 5, 2016 Tail tidy is a cheap upgrade in comparison. Try Driving behind another FZ07 while that person is going over some rough patches of road. Has more movement than a Bill Cosby Jello commercial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angus Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I can't see the rear fender on my bike when I'm riding it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahaha Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Tail tidy is a cheap upgrade in comparison. Try Driving behind another FZ07 while that person is going over some rough patches of road. Has more movement than a Bill Cosby Jello commercial.Those bouncy signal lights are pretty hokey. Replacing those might be a worthwhile cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batscat Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 $100 to make the bike look way better is an easy spend. Suspension is great but either you have that kind of money or don't and if you need to not spend $100 to save for $1500 ish worth of suspension you don't have that kind of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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