"Tail Tidy" ... what and why? - SV650.org

aesmith · 09-03-13, 12:38 PM

Hi, a few SVs for sale are described as having tail tidies. I understand that this is to do with the numberplate and indicator mountings, but what exactly does it do and how does it differ from stock? Any before and after pictures for example?

Thanks, Tony S

09-03-13, 12:51 PM

Hi the tail tidy just does what it says.
The original is a big plastic nasty looking thing the tail tidy is a lot smaller and neater I have a r and g one on mine.

aesmith · 09-03-13, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disco2

... The original is a big plastic nasty looking thing ...

OK I guess these are the original vs "tidy". I don't think I've seen the original tail in the flesh so the tidy must be a popular fit ..

kaivalagi · 09-03-13, 01:17 PM

...Nevermind, you beat me to posting pics

And yep, the first thing I did to my SV when I had it, R&G tidy's are the norm it seems

09-03-13, 02:15 PM

Hamicad look the best IMO but their discountinued and hard to find

aesmith · 09-03-13, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaivalagi

...Nevermind, you beat me to posting pics

You don't seem to have a numberplate any more, or is it REALLY small?

MJC-DEV · 09-03-13, 06:52 PM

When I bought my SV it had an R&G tail tidy - as I don't like the 'tail tidy' look I put the original mud guard back on and much prefer it (and find I keep cleaner) so don't think they are compulsory

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kaivalagi · 09-03-13, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aesmith

You don't seem to have a numberplate any more, or is it REALLY small?

Not a pic of my bike (I no longer have an SV like a lot on this forum). That was a pic of a bike fitted with an R&G tidy, no plate attached...not that the pic mattered, once I had posted and realised you had already found pics so removed the ones I found...

Toooldtodie · 27-03-13, 09:25 PM

Agree R&G tail tidy is the best looking. Also true is that road crud gets thrown all over the back of bike compared with original, which is probably why it's so big and ugleee. Looks and constant wiping down or OE? I'm going to keep wiping off the dirt, you have to make that decision.

DJ123 · 27-03-13, 09:41 PM

Tail tidys are IMO better looking and more practical. It's easier to remove the rear wheel without the snow plow!

Granted, i do get a bit more spray on the number plate/topbox but i can live with that.

09-03-13, 12:38 PM	#1
aesmith Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 966	"Tail Tidy" ... what and why? Hi, a few SVs for sale are described as having tail tidies. I understand that this is to do with the numberplate and indicator mountings, but what exactly does it do and how does it differ from stock? Any before and after pictures for example? Thanks, Tony S

09-03-13, 12:51 PM	#2
disco2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Tail Tidy" ... what and why? Hi the tail tidy just does what it says. The original is a big plastic nasty looking thing the tail tidy is a lot smaller and neater I have a r and g one on mine.

09-03-13, 01:17 PM	#4
kaivalagi Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,955	Re: "Tail Tidy" ... what and why? ...Nevermind, you beat me to posting pics And yep, the first thing I did to my SV when I had it, R&G tidy's are the norm it seems __________________ Mark Triumph and Suzuki owner Last edited by kaivalagi; 09-03-13 at 01:18 PM.

09-03-13, 02:15 PM	#5
Wildkid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Tail Tidy" ... what and why? Hamicad look the best IMO but their discountinued and hard to find

09-03-13, 06:52 PM	#7
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: "Tail Tidy" ... what and why? When I bought my SV it had an R&G tail tidy - as I don't like the 'tail tidy' look I put the original mud guard back on and much prefer it (and find I keep cleaner) so don't think they are compulsory See picture <- __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers

27-03-13, 09:25 PM	#9
Toooldtodie Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 410	Re: "Tail Tidy" ... what and why? Agree R&G tail tidy is the best looking. Also true is that road crud gets thrown all over the back of bike compared with original, which is probably why it's so big and ugleee. Looks and constant wiping down or OE? I'm going to keep wiping off the dirt, you have to make that decision. __________________ Thought I was in a bad mood, but it's been 30 years now, so I suppose it's just who I am. 05 SV650s now with proper suspension, hurrah!

27-03-13, 09:41 PM	#10
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: "Tail Tidy" ... what and why? Tail tidys are IMO better looking and more practical. It's easier to remove the rear wheel without the snow plow! Granted, i do get a bit more spray on the number plate/topbox but i can live with that. __________________ BMW F800ST

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