How to fit and modify the Triumph Street Twin Tail Tidy....

[@jawadamin3761]

Hi Tony, thanks for making this video, especially the customisation work. Inspired me to finally sort out the rear fender on my Street Twin, always disliked the number plate position and the arc of plastic above it. Look well tidy now that I’ve cut away the plastic and attached the plate below the seat. Cheers

[@rodrigolinero2510]

Same here!

[@rodrigolinero2510]

It's crazy that everything that I want to modify on my bike, ManCave has already done and published! bro is savage

[@galkofer]

Tail tidy's are absolutely necessary, cleans the bike up so much.

[@mancavemoto]

Punch Agreed!

[@Langersport]

Hi Tony, great 'how to' and have to say your bike just looks better and better! Long time watcher of your channel and I've come to the conclusion I made the wrong decision when I passed up a street twin as my last bike purchase! Possibly soon to be rectified! Keep up the great work.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Langersport, if you are enjoying your bike, then you didnt make a wrong decision....

[@faridkaradia2650]

Just bought mine and love it. Has enough power, looks amazing and sounds fabulous. Thank you for all your videos. Love them ALL. I have bought the all black aluminum clutch/brake levers and Moton Tank Knee pads and will be putting them on soon. Just enjoying the factory look of the bike for now.

[@Boy.of.wonder]

Brilliant video yet again tony, just picked up the scrambler and they may as well of put an Asda trolley on the back so this video is most certainly being referred back to next week! Cheers

[@x-man5056]

Looks great. What is the secret to getting the stock rear harness plug loose? I can barely get 2 fingers on the plug on my Street Scrambler. Bought a harness pigtail, don't want to break the stock plug but damned if I can see how it unlocks.

[@mancavemoto]

Patience and a small flat headed screwdriver helps release the wedges in the clips. You should be able to slide the plug off of its mount to make pulling it apart easier?

[@x-man5056]

@@mancavemoto Thanks for reply. I'll be back on it this evening.

[@tpv59]

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT work. VERY Well done. Thank you. Appreciated.

[@ratsstuff1952]

Tony, looks great and i get my used Street Twin next week and it has a complete tailtidy on it. I will be doing the same as you because it looks much cooler. I may have a concern however. Barking as it sounds but don't you need a reflector for the MOT in the UK? You certainly did. Has this changed?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, yes you do need a reflector, I stuck one of the small round ones on the number plate

[@ratsstuff1952]

@@mancavemoto Lol! My old eyes mate! Very many thanks.

[@bensmoto1017]

Looks ready good and looks semi stock. Will give it a go. Cheers

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@KrisMOTO23]

Great vid. I did that with mine on my street scrambler, admittedly not as neat a job but the same. had it one for about 3 weeks one evening on my way home after a ride with my mate we got pulled over by an unmarked police car. Apparently according to the copper the angle the plate sat at made it "unreadable" from behind... to be fair it was harder to read, but not unreadable. he let me off with a warning like but said he could of given me a ticket for a £1000 for tampering with the plate. Still got it like that though.... its looks better :D

[@mancavemoto]

KrisMOTO23 That's a shame, depends on how picky a copper is going to be. Tampering with the plate sounds a bit harsh! Having said that I don't want to start getting into 'legalities' on here.

[@kp4lyfx]

Hey Tony! I just got my '18 Street Twin and I'm in love with it. Already started making some modifications and your videos have been SUPER helpful! Thanks so much for all of the informative videos and resources. I had a question about your LED indicators. Do you remember which part number it was? Also how does the size compare to the Motone billet indicators that you put on your Motone t100 custom build? I'm trying to see if the Triumph LED ones are too big. I love the bullet shape of both the OEM and Motone indicators but I'm torn because the OEM ones are LED and brighter (but not sure if it's too big) while the Motone ones seem a bit smaller but are not LED (I'm sure you can replace the bulbs for LED?). I'd really appreciate it if you can provide the length and width measurements for the OEM LED vs the Motone billet indicators. Thank you!!! Byron

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Byron, glad the videos are prving to be useful. To be honest there isnt much difference in size, neither are particularly big and I was happy with the Triumph ones on my bike. You can unscrew the aluminium bezel and paint it black which looks really good. Thew other plus point is that they come with the factory connectors, so no having cut wires and recrimp new ones. I don't have the bikes anymore so i'm not able to take any measurements for you.

[@kp4lyfx]

@@mancavemoto thanks so much!

[@martinhesketh4916]

I preferred the bike with the stock backend. Question, is that plate legal at that angle?

[@mancavemoto]

Martin Hesketh Fair enough, and yes and long as it’s readable from directly behind.....

[@tpv59]

Martin Hesketh I do not know if that is legal in 'OZ'. (Australia)

[@zaddaz570]

You do need a numberplate light in the UK

[@mancavemoto]

You certainly didnt when this video was made in 2017.

[@JonathanVuillemin]

Hello Tony, great video! really helpful. Would you know if i'd be able to mount the Motogadget m-Blaze Pin (or something similar) to the tail tidy? The stock turn signals use two different holes (one for the wires, one for a bolt). It seems like I'd need some kind of adaptors to fit it in the same place without it looking to ugly. Any suggestion?

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Jonathan, how about these? www.motone.co.uk/motorcycle-parts-c26/triumph-bonneville-c25/indicator-turn-signal-brackets-for-lc-triumphs-p2017

[@JonathanVuillemin]

Ha great! thanks! this could do the trick! Does the front fork brackets have the same fitting as the tail tidy as they fit on the fork? I have been looking a bit more this morning and found those too, which would make them sit tighter to the front fork or the tail www.rizoma.com/universal/indicator-lights/adatt-fr/en?MOTO=57188089-50462990-R I cant tell if this is wright for a my street scrambler though... Or this? britishcustoms.com/products/turn-signal-adapters-front weird looking little nipple looking thing though...

[@mancavemoto]

Yes the front is the same. I think the second one might be better, but the Motone one would work too

[@JonathanFunkhouseMonkhouse]

We have to have a red reflector on the back. What’ve you done for that?

[@mancavemoto]

I had a small one on the number plate

[@JonathanFunkhouseMonkhouse]

@ Not technically legal though. But if you find a forgiving MOT tester it’s fine. might have to think about a different solution

[@mancavemoto]

There’s a reflector at the back, that’s the only stipulation. Perfectly legal

[@JonathanFunkhouseMonkhouse]

@ But you can’t obscure a number plate, so that’s where it becomes dodgy. Loads of people do it though, and not sure if anyone’s been called up on it. I don’t like the look, myself so I think I’d still try and find a different solution

[@mancavemoto]

@ ok, but a small reflector in the corner doesn’t obscure the digits in any way

[@bc67]

Looks great! Off topic; can you tell me what tires you have on the bike?

[@mancavemoto]

They are Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tyres

[@willcheyney]

Great video. Where did you get the Black surrounds for the LED indicators? I’ve only seen silver!

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Will, Thanks, I just painted the stock ones. They screw right off instagram.com/p/BQaMuV3Fz2w/

[@willcheyney]

Yes! Love it when the solution is simple! 😂 What paint did you end up using? Thanks mate

[@mancavemoto]

Most often it's the simple stuff that works. Flatted them off with 800 grade paper. A couple of coats of Halfords etch primer then a couple of coats of Halfords Satin black. Rattle cans all the way!

[@alexmeyberg8598]

Tony do you think this tail tidy will fit along with the grab rail? I was able to fit the flat bench seat along with the grab rail regardless of it conflicting according to Triumph. Just don’t know if with this fender it might be too much

[@mancavemoto]

There’s only one way to find out i guess!

[@danielbarber2677]

Can you share how the install went? I'd love to install the grab rail on my Street Scrambler (so it looks like the Scrambler 1200s) but, as you say, Triumph says it's a no-go. Was it difficult? Any tips? Cheers

[@savagejabbit5929]

@@danielbarber2677 the seat sits on the four bolts that hold the grab rail on... Just attack the underneath of the seat and remove enough plastic so the seat sits down properly... Its not a lot I've done it 👍and will be doing it again since I've bought another St 👍👍

[@gennaromoraca4547]

Hi Tony, great job! I did the same on my Scrambler. I've noted you painted the Headlight Ears in black. Was thinking in purchasing black Headlight Ears for British custom, but those are expensive, and with all fairness I love the shape of the standard one. Any suggestion for the paint process? Thanks a lot... :)

[@mancavemoto]

Here you go Gennaro...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4HPiWZtnLqjra8

[@gennaromoraca4547]

Thanks!

[@nellaRissa]

great video but i've a question sir , where can i order that beard?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, they are grown to order... ;)

[@seanbaty]

Hi Tony, thanks for another great video. Part way through fitting one of these to my Street Scrambler. Did you find it a right fiddle to get the wiring cover plate on, with the indicator connectors getting in the way? Have you got the connectors sitting under that plate, or coming through the hole into the top part? Thanks.

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Sean, yes it was a fiddle and I didn’t have the rear plate light to worry about. They do mount under that plate though

[@seanbaty]

Thanks Tony, I will persist with it then! Shame they didn't create more of a bubble under there for them to sit easily! Looking good so far though, cleaner without that mudguard.

[@MrRadioMj]

Is there a part number for this tail tidy?

[@mancavemoto]

yes its A9708393

[@MrRadioMj]

@@mancavemoto Thanks!

[@rayfraser1773]

Is the angle of the number plate legal ?

[@mancavemoto]

There doesn't seem to be any rule on the angle, it just needs to be readable directly from behind

[@MrHewy78]

Hi Tony... just wondered what brand and size your tyres are... rear looks slightly wider than stock 🖒

[@MrHewy78]

Also... does this work with stock seat and triumph rack ... thanks again and sorry for all the questions ...

[@mancavemoto]

Hi, the tyres are Pirelli Scorpion Trail II, and both front and rear are stock size. I think the chunkier tread just makes them look bigger.

[@mancavemoto]

MrHewy78 no problem, yes works just fine with the stock seat (I should really have shown that) Are you referring to the luggage rack or grab rail? It works with the luggage rack, but apparently not the grab rail

[@MrHewy78]

Views from the Man Cave . Hi, I have the luggage rack with the little hoop grab rail, saw one on e bay and it said it wouldn't work with rail or rack and only compatible with two seats , they gave part numbers but can't remember them.. think it was advertised for a t120 though . Maybe they are different . Thanks for the reply and keep the vids coming .Watched all of them more than once 🖒😂

[@mancavemoto]

I've just checked and the tail tidy can't be used with the grab rail rack. I assume the rail must interfere with the rear light? If you use it on a T100 or T120 then you have to switch to the bench seat, again i assume because of the rear light position.

[@kayakmalta2444]

Hey Tony, great video as always. That seat you have in this video looks awesome, I haven't seen any reviews from you about it. How does it feel compared to the stock seat ?

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Kayak Malta, I prefer the seat as it's a bit taller than stock, but takes a little getting used to being flat. I find in comfortable for longer rides as you can alter your position more.

[@kayakmalta2444]

Thanks for your views.

[@risacepek297]

Two questions... can you say me the angle of the cutted tail tidy please? Turn indicators are from original triumph acessories rigth? How did you paint them to the black? Thanks of the respond :)

[@mancavemoto]

I’m not sure what angle you’re after? And the bezel of the indicators unscrew so that you can flat them and paint. See here instagram.com/p/CO7kwjOBf9o/?igshid=vpwtmuz7sequ

[@yogwardhan]

Does this factory fender eliminator comes with a plate/ piece to hide the wiring that’s visible above the license plate ?

[@mancavemoto]

Do you mean on the inside? Yes it does, all of the wiring is hidden

[@terrytreloar4325]

Will this fit on a 2017 Thruxton 1200r ?

[@mancavemoto]

I dont know

Question here, if you install this on your bike you can still put the stock seat? or you need to change it to one like the video?

[@mancavemoto]

It works fine with the stock seat too

[@stevens4888]

Hello, what do you use to clean your exhaust tubes

[@mancavemoto]

Hi, usually I just give them a wipe down with WD40 after washing the bike. Works a treat!

[@algrabskis9972]

Hi, what size is your licence plate and were did you order it from? Cheers.

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Al, that one is a 7x5 and ordered from good ol' eBay

[@thefooleryoftom]

Nice one Tony, I'll be doing just this...but a little neater ;)

[@mancavemoto]

thefooleryoftom Found out today it doesnt keep your back dry when it's wet!

[@thefooleryoftom]

Views from the Man Cave d'oh! 🤣

[@mancavemoto]

Cool, send me a pic

[@michelelombardo2138]

do you think it can be installed on a t120 with king & queen seat and luggage rack handle? Triumph says no! if in your opinion it is possible what changes need to be made? Thanks!!

[@mancavemoto]

Sadly I’m not familiar with the rear mudguard on the T120 so I wouldn’t be able to say with any confidence

[@gennaromoraca4547]

Dear Tony, another question to help me with something silly. I've already spent one night to gather information about it, but unsuccessfully. I saw you assembled the led indicators without using any resistance. I did the same but the blinking frequency is faster than yours. I saw on some forum people showing that pushing for 10 seconds the "i" button, you can access to a menu where actually you have 4 different settings selection (called type 1,2,3,4). They suggested to change the CPU setting from type 1 to type 2. Apparently works. How did you resolve this problem? Thanks a lot for your support!

[@mancavemoto]

Are you using the Triumph LED indicators? I didn't have any issues with the flash speed, they worked as they always have. I don't know anything about the CPU setting, sorry

[@gennaromoraca4547]

yes, same like yours... thanks anyway!

[@mancavemoto]

May be a stupid question, but have got LEDs on the front too? If not that would cause the problem you are having

[@gennaromoraca4547]

Yes, I confirm. Nevertheless, there are two size versions of those official Led lights, same design. On the front, they have installed the longer one (it's wired if is this the reason for the malfunction). I've asked the Triumph dealer to change those to have the same pair installed on the back (shorter in size), also because are much better aesthetically. However, their answer was that I should change the setting in the CPU using the procedure described above... Keep you updated on the final result... thanks again!

[@Justin-gr4yi]

link to purchase?

[@NunoGuicho]

Great job.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Man

[@lucascornish]

Having trouble finding this part online, do they still make it? If so does anyone have a Triumph part number?

[@mancavemoto]

A9708538

[@lucascornish]

@@mancavemoto thanks a lot Tony!

[@yammydodger1]

Isn't a reflector a legal requirement?

[@mancavemoto]

Yes a reflector is required for an MOT pass. I have one that will sit below the plate on a small bracket.

[@yahdyras]

does this work on the street scrambler? I don't see where triumph has a model specific kit for the scrambler.

[@mancavemoto]

Hi Nikko, yes the back end of the SS is the same as the ST, so this will fit fine. You can see it here on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZOXqHSQYrWSjpom12s

[@yahdyras]

Thank you!

[@watsonmrc]

Great videos top job 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Mick

[@markmasztal2253]

A pair of whose drawers?

[@mancavemoto]

Mark Masztal Lol, you heard 😉

[@rodrigolinero2510]

I heard "pair of horse draws" and it made no sense at all kkkkkk clearer now

[@MrHewy78]

Another excellent video 🖒

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks MrHewy78

[@tinks43]

Tidy job 👍🏻

[@James-sm1lh]

Hey Im from Gwinnett!!

[@mancavemoto]

yay!

[@lmenzol]

I might be the only person that hates slammer seats

[@Mikey__R]

It's a real shame Triumph didn't make it from aluminium or steel. I'm really not a fan of ABS plastic.

[@John-by6jw]

Before you modified it, it wasn't much of "tail tidy" at all. Also, it's a shame you have to have those billboard sized number plates in the U.K.

[@Davoutay]

The trend in removal of rear fenders was obviously started by people who don't actually ride motorcycles. It looks stupid, and is illogical.

[@mancavemoto]

Well I'd have to disagree, but each to their own