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#1 | Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:30 am

I just ordered an Evotech Tail Tidy from Conquest Racing Ltd in the UK. I'm sure it will take a bit longer to get to me here in the States because of the virus, but I'm in no real rush. My questions in the meantime are in regards to Conquest Racing, and also to the extra bracket that is said to be included for use without the BMW panniers. Firstly, can anyone tell me if they have had good or poor experiences with Conquest? And secondly, what exactly is this included bracket? The two pics show the standard piece for our bikes, and a piece that is listed as being for an R1200R (I assume the pre 2015 version). Is the part that mounts the registration plate possibly the extra bracket? Thanks in advance.

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#2 | RE: Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:33 am

I have no experience of Conquest. The extra bracket included in the tail tidy moves the number plate, tail light and indicators rearwards about 3 inches. This takes them clear of the panniers. If you use the short bracket with panniers the light will be shielded by the panniers and not visible from the side. The drawback is the long bracket looks a bit crap without the panniers!

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#3 | RE: Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:56 pm (Last edited: Wed Mar 25, 2020 10:19 pm)

I have their setup on my 1250rs

It is the cleanest option I could find but it is a disappointment for two reasons:
1. Previously, I had a Ducati Supersport and for that bike they made a replacement tail
light that integrated the turn signals into the brake light- brilliant! But they would not make the investment
in replacing the 1250 brake light so you are stuck with either factor turn signals mounted to the Evosport bracket
or a third party pair of smaller lights mounted to the bracket or some have installed a horizontal bar of lights that
has both left and right indicators. So it's half baked...

2. The fitment was not good: The location of the brake light is not where it was on the original set-up. The brake
light did not line up with the rails properly and Evotech has been trying to figure out what the problem is and is
supposed to send me a new kit. I am doubtful this will solve the problem- I think their digital scan and manufacturing
is wrong/not accurate.

Not impressed......

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#4 | RE: Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:48 pm

Zitat von Tony101 im Beitrag #2
I have no experience of Conquest. The extra bracket included in the tail tidy moves the number plate, tail light and indicators rearwards about 3 inches. This takes them clear of the panniers. If you use the short bracket with panniers the light will be shielded by the panniers and not visible from the side. The drawback is the long bracket looks a bit crap without the panniers!

Are you saying that the short bracket will still allow the panniers to mount, but will only make the turn signals recess so that they are not visible from the side?

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#5 | RE: Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:54 pm

Zitat von M3M im Beitrag #3
I have their setup on my 1250rs

It is the cleanest option I could find but it is a disappointment for two reasons:
1. Previously, I had a Ducati Supersport and for that bike they made a replacement tail
light that integrated the turn signals into the brake light- brilliant! But they would not make the investment
in replacing the 1250 brake light so you are stuck with either factor turn signals mounted to the Evosport bracket
or a third party pair of smaller lights mounted to the bracket or some have installed a horizontal bar of lights that
has both left and right indicators. So it's half baked...

2. The fitment was not good: The location of the brake light is not where it was on the original set-up. The brake
light did not line up with the rails properly and Evotech has been trying to figure out what the problem is and is
supposed to send me a new kit. I am doubtful this will solve the problem- I think their digital scan and manufacturing
is wrong/not accurate.

Not impressed......

I see that they have a model -02 for the 1200RS and a model -03 for the 1250RS. Is it the -03 that is giving you figment issues?

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#6 | RE: Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:34 am

why did you not buy direct from evotech??

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#7 | RE: Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:41 am

Zitat von BusBoy11 im Beitrag #4
Zitat von Tony101 im Beitrag #2
I have no experience of Conquest. The extra bracket included in the tail tidy moves the number plate, tail light and indicators rearwards about 3 inches. This takes them clear of the panniers. If you use the short bracket with panniers the light will be shielded by the panniers and not visible from the side. The drawback is the long bracket looks a bit crap without the panniers!

Are you saying that the short bracket will still allow the panniers to mount, but will only make the turn signals recess so that they are not visible from the side?

With the short bracket, I think that the panniers will mask the tail light and number plate too.

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#8 | RE: Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:49 pm (Last edited: Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:50 pm)

Zitat von bigkar im Beitrag #6
why did you not buy direct from evotech??

Evotech does not have any in stock. I originally purchased one from Ireland on ebay, but he didn't have it in stock and said they were back -ordered from Evotech. My second purchase was from an online retailer in Texas, who told me his were back-ordered as well. I'm hoping the third time is the charm.

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#9 | RE: Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:00 pm

Zitat von Tony101 im Beitrag #7
Zitat von BusBoy11 im Beitrag #4
Zitat von Tony101 im Beitrag #2
I have no experience of Conquest. The extra bracket included in the tail tidy moves the number plate, tail light and indicators rearwards about 3 inches. This takes them clear of the panniers. If you use the short bracket with panniers the light will be shielded by the panniers and not visible from the side. The drawback is the long bracket looks a bit crap without the panniers!

Are you saying that the short bracket will still allow the panniers to mount, but will only make the turn signals recess so that they are not visible from the side?

With the short bracket, I think that the panniers will mask the tail light and number plate too.

It sounds like I'll have to experiment. I had thought that the shorter bracket would have brought the turn signals in and above the channels molded into the panniers. If the panniers will still mount without contacting the panniers, I'll see how badly the lights and plate are obstructed.

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#10 | RE: Evotech Tail Tidy Questions datum

Fri Mar 27, 2020 1:00 pm

if you have panniers, you have to use the longer bracket- can't mount with the the short bracket

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