Tail Tidy Template - SV650.org

30-06-06, 08:45 PM

Does anyone have a link or is are able to provide details of how to create their own tail tidy for a pointy 650 (K4)? Had a look through the archive and the only one i could see was for a curvy. Mostly interested in knowing where (i.e measurements) the holes for attaching it to the stock undertray need to be.

Many thanks!

Bluepete · 01-07-06, 03:16 PM

I have just this minute finished one, look in the faq's section of the sites home page, scroll down and you will find a top set of instructions and pics from Mitch. The template is spot on, I adapted it a bit to include the number plate light. Total cost.........£7.30 for metal and bolts etc.

Will post a pic if I can figure it out (computer numpty)

01-07-06, 09:30 PM

Thanks Bluepete, will have a look in the FAQs. A picture would ne great, would like to see the 'finished article' to have something to aim for. Did you use the standard indicators, i was hoping to adapt any template to use the indicator bar if possible?

Bluepete · 02-07-06, 07:21 AM

Yep, original indicators fit well, I used two 90 degree angle brackets from B&Q 40mm by 40mm, 20mm wide to mount the indicators on the ends of the number plate mount. Will try pics later today.

Bluepete · 03-07-06, 09:26 AM

Pics as promised....

The only thing I added was a 10/10cm piece to attach the plate hanger onto the tail tidy. This was to give space to keep the number plate light.

03-07-06, 06:31 PM

Wow, looks really smart, very impressed with the outcome on your bike, many thanks for the pics. One final question (promise) before i get to work on mine, where did you get the steel from to do the template, been for a look in B&Q who don't have anything remotely suitable?

Bluepete · 04-07-06, 07:02 AM

My B&Q is better than your B&Q

I found a large variety of sheet metals on the same aisle as the nuts, bolts and screws (also near the metal rods) The one I used was aluminium barley pattern. It is VERY stiff and difficult to bend, so creates a very rigid mount. If you can't find it, perhaps yellow pages? Hope all goes well!
Pete

04-07-06, 10:14 AM

Pete, any chance you can email me the instructions and template? I cant connect to the main site and would love to have a crack at doing this.

Thanks

Stephen

Bluepete · 04-07-06, 02:30 PM

Steve, I can't find your e mail address........as per previous post, I am a computer numpty so if I have missed an obvious one, sorry. If not, post it and I will happily oblige.

04-07-06, 03:31 PM

Cheers, I've modified my profile so you can see my address now. Thanks a lot.

Ste

30-06-06, 08:45 PM	#1
Mr UKI Guest Posts: n/a	Tail Tidy Template Does anyone have a link or is are able to provide details of how to create their own tail tidy for a pointy 650 (K4)? Had a look through the archive and the only one i could see was for a curvy. Mostly interested in knowing where (i.e measurements) the holes for attaching it to the stock undertray need to be. Many thanks!

01-07-06, 03:16 PM	#2
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	I have just this minute finished one, look in the faq's section of the sites home page, scroll down and you will find a top set of instructions and pics from Mitch. The template is spot on, I adapted it a bit to include the number plate light. Total cost.........£7.30 for metal and bolts etc. Will post a pic if I can figure it out (computer numpty) __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

02-07-06, 07:21 AM	#4
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Yep, original indicators fit well, I used two 90 degree angle brackets from B&Q 40mm by 40mm, 20mm wide to mount the indicators on the ends of the number plate mount. Will try pics later today. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

03-07-06, 09:26 AM	#5
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Pics as promised.... The only thing I added was a 10/10cm piece to attach the plate hanger onto the tail tidy. This was to give space to keep the number plate light. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

04-07-06, 07:02 AM	#7
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	My B&Q is better than your B&Q I found a large variety of sheet metals on the same aisle as the nuts, bolts and screws (also near the metal rods) The one I used was aluminium barley pattern. It is VERY stiff and difficult to bend, so creates a very rigid mount. If you can't find it, perhaps yellow pages? Hope all goes well! Pete __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

01-07-06, 09:30 PM	#3
Mr UKI Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Bluepete, will have a look in the FAQs. A picture would ne great, would like to see the 'finished article' to have something to aim for. Did you use the standard indicators, i was hoping to adapt any template to use the indicator bar if possible?

03-07-06, 06:31 PM	#6
Mr UKI Guest Posts: n/a	Wow, looks really smart, very impressed with the outcome on your bike, many thanks for the pics. One final question (promise) before i get to work on mine, where did you get the steel from to do the template, been for a look in B&Q who don't have anything remotely suitable?

04-07-06, 10:14 AM	#8
stephencassidy Guest Posts: n/a	Pete, any chance you can email me the instructions and template? I cant connect to the main site and would love to have a crack at doing this. Thanks Stephen

04-07-06, 02:30 PM	#9
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Steve, I can't find your e mail address........as per previous post, I am a computer numpty so if I have missed an obvious one, sorry. If not, post it and I will happily oblige. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

04-07-06, 03:31 PM	#10
stephencassidy Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers, I've modified my profile so you can see my address now. Thanks a lot. Ste

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