Tail tidy question

adscan · 23 Jun 2017 at 13:57

when fitting a tail tidy do you have to cut the wiring? I have an R&G one on order for my Z650 but if i want to go back to the stock plastic rear end is it easy to do so? i don't want to start cutting the wiring to the numberplate light etc.

Captain · 23 Jun 2017 at 14:03

When I fitted my evotech tail tidy last week, I had to cut and crimp the plate light with new wiring.

I know R&G do require cutting some cables on some models but it'll be bike specific.

Is yours a 2017 z650 or older?

adscan · 23 Jun 2017 at 14:29

Yes the new one 2017. I will see if i can find any fitting instructions online.

Captain · 23 Jun 2017 at 14:33

Think this will be the same as yours.

adscan · 23 Jun 2017 at 16:04

thanks for that vid...just what i needed.

Craig321 · 23 Jun 2017 at 17:07

EvoTech tail tidies are way better quality if they do one for that bike.

Captain · 23 Jun 2017 at 17:33

Craig321 said:
EvoTech tail tidies are way better quality if they do one for that bike.

Definitely, R&G are mass produced and most are universal fit for each brand. Evotech actually put thought into their products.

adscan · 24 Jun 2017 at 19:30

The tail tidy arrived today. Looks pretty solid and well made. The kit comes with all the correct fittings so no need to cut any wires.

Tefal · 25 Jun 2017 at 18:51

adscan said:
when fitting a tail tidy do you have to cut the wiring? I have an R&G one on order for my Z650 but if i want to go back to the stock plastic rear end is it easy to do so? i don't want to start cutting the wiring to the numberplate light etc.

does it change the indicators? some times you have to remvoe the stock propietory connections and replace with bullet connections for r&g stuff.

i think what i ended up doing was cutting off the r&g bullet connector and splicing it on to the original, connector from the indicators so i maintained the stock connections

adscan · 26 Jun 2017 at 14:36

No it does not come with indicators...i will be using the standard ones so they will plug straight back in.

Is this modification something you have to tell your insurance company about?

tom_e · 26 Jun 2017 at 14:43

Tefal · 26 Jun 2017 at 14:48

adscan said:
No it does not come with indicators...i will be using the standard ones so they will plug straight back in.

Is this modification something you have to tell your insurance company about?

nah you're soudn then.

bolt off, bolt on and you're good to go.

only tell the insurance if you'd like to add it to your cover, incase you damage it.