SV 650 K8 Tail Tidy and Exhaust

Hi People

Thought it was about time I did some bits to my bike but not sure where to start.

I want to change the tail tidy but is there more than one, which company is the best to go to, or can you name a company.

I also want to get a new exhaust for it, so any one got any suggestions.

What else could I do to the bike?

cheers

[Nobbylad]

You could always search the site, but a lot depends on what you're looking to spend.

For exhausts, around £100-120 will get you a slip on can, such as Carbon Can Company (CCC), MTC or FUEL.

I can vouch for MTC as they are literally 2 miles from me and VERY helpful...they're all similar cans though.

For the tail tidy, I think Hamicad are probably the best looking/easiest to fit, with R&G next.

When I bought my K8 Sport, my first mods were crash protectors (R&G), Cotton Reels (R&G), Fender Extender (extension to front mudguard - from Pyramid Plastics), a Scottoiler and a double bubble/airflow screen.

The crash protectors have more than paid for themselves in the 7 months I've had the bike (found it on it's side one morning - no damage, got knocked off recently crash protectors save most stuff).

Thanks for that mate

Ive been looking at the mtc website and going to give them a call.

Have you got a rear hugger on your bike, and if so does it stop a lot of the muck flying up the back of your bike?

[Nobbylad]

I did have, but sold it to someone on here when my bike was written off, only to buy my bike back .

It did stop a lot of crud flying up and if you're thinking of a tail tidy, a hugger would be useful as the tail tidy has far less (if any) protection from road crud (especially if you're thinking of taking a pillion) than the stock mudguard.

Now I have my bike back I'm not going to put a hugger on, as to be honest, I think the back end looks better without it. Then again, I'm keeping the stock mudguard on as I have Givi soft luggage that I use for carrying my laptop etc to work and it needs all the protection it can get. Plus I take the missus pillion quite a bit.

EDIT: I'd also recommend a Stebel Nautilus air horn (about £20 off eBay). Easy to fit (there are wiring diagrams on here if you do a search. The stock horn isn't great and the Nautilus makes people think there's a wagon behind them!