Installing a Mustard Bikes tail tidy on a 2018 Honda CB1000R

[@mrbookends]

Just wrapped up the tail tidy install on my 2022 Black Edition and there are a few changes (also, the product is phenomenal and I would easily have paid twice the cost for the quality and fitment): 1. As Steve Harrop said below, the three Allen bolts have been "upgraded" to size-40 Stars which were actually *very* easy to remove with my Star-sockets and a swivel arm extension. Plenty of room, which may have been a design upgrade? 2. There is a plate covering the license plate light on the back side of the stock arm, which requires a Phillips head screwdriver for the three screws. 3. I believe the clip situation holding the stock light has been modified to be even more difficult to access/remove? I took the additional step of removing the rear wheel hugger to access the one closest to the swing arm pivot mount. Eventually I just cut the sheath off and pulled the wires through the clips and electrical taped them in my own loom after the fact.... 4. The updated CB1000R has an additional relay and USB-C receptacle under the passenger seat, taking up a fair amount of room. Head's up, it's definitely different, but the frame bolts and attachments are all the same - just less space to work! 5. The turn signal connections have been minimized as a 2-into-1 combo for each side. Bonus! Good luck and have fun!

[@MustardBikes]

Thanks for the feedback @Barron Keith. Do you mind if we take this to add as an addition to our products?

[@mrbookends]

@@MustardBikes Of course not - I hope it helps future users! I've also sent a few pictures to your sales email account!

[@ah64aviator1]

Thanks for the 22 update @Barron Keith. I'm heading out to the garage to install on my 22 now and this will be a big help.

[@nicknicky4991]

Hi I have 22 plate cb1000r and finding the clip on swing arm extremely difficult to remove,any chance of a video on the 22 plate on removing the number plate lead ,almost impossible

[@mrbookends]

@@nicknicky4991 That was my step 3 modification above. I had to give up, defeated, at trying to actually remove the clip. In the end, cutting the sheath and pulling the LED power/ground wires through the clip was much faster and after wrapping them in electrical tape and routing them back up under the seat, it looked like a stock harness. Good luck to you!

[@mat_from_ballarat]

Excellent video! It's made my life a whole lot easier. I ordered my kit on Sunday, received it on Tuesday. Brilliant service and very professional.

[@MustardBikes]

Thanks for the feedback Mat! Great to hear.

[@frankie546]

Just finished on my 2021 CB1000r. This video was so incredibly helpful, and the end product looks amazing. Thank you!

[@MustardBikes]

Thanks for the feedback FrankieG. Glad your happy with the end result!

[@wevsky]

why are people giving this a thumbs down? i literally can't see why any one would have a problem with this very helpful video

[@MustardBikes]

Thanks for the kind words! Unfortunately there are people out there with nothing better to do I guess?

[@wevsky]

@@MustardBikes People who need a swift kick in the gentlemen area mate

[@MustardBikes]

@@wevsky Haha, well said!

[@ah64aviator1]

Thanks @Mustard Bikes for the great video. It proved very helpful along with the comments here that pointed out the subtleties for the 22s. Great product that looks a million times better than that unbelievably heavy rear fender/plate mount from Honda. I was astonished at how heavy it was when I got it free from the bike.

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Larry, thanks for the feedback! Indeed it is a boat anchor. Its a bit of effort to swap out but as you discovered worth the result in more ways than just looks.

[@punjabivloggger7178]

First video on youtube with full info and very simple and clear

[@MustardBikes]

Thank you! We try to make sure we cover every aspect of the install. Glad it helped.

[@mv_biker1450]

Nice ride Bro. Just got my CB1000r Black Edition exhaust system upgraded. Also got rid of the mirrors. Mv_Biker here.Ride safe always.

[@South87]

Just brought the bike, I'm sold already with the tidy, cheers mate!

[@RufioRufiok]

Hi Guys, video and product quality are convicing. Ordered one piece already. Hope will bedelivered to Poland in resonable time.

[@MustardBikes]

Thanks for the order Rufio!

[@johnkelly5816]

Thanks for the tutorial, great advice, just go steady. Nice product, looks great on the moto, thanks guys 👍

[@MustardBikes]

Glad you love it!

[@gregg4750]

Excellent tutorial! That having been said I truly don’t understand motorcyclists today. For decades we’ve been trying to take our license plates off the rear of our bikes to make it look “cleaner”. Everything from mounting our plates in the rear wheel well, to custom swing arm mounts. Now we’re putting the plates back to the rear of the bike??? I would just leave it stock I mean it just covers the rear tire, not like there’s much going on there to begin with. And it serves a purpose to keep some crap flinging onto the bike. Just my two cents.

[@MustardBikes]

Thank you! I think the reason comes more from the love of modding our bikes and making them different to the way they came, rather than an issue on where the plate actually mounts. Plus, the stock mounts generally aren't very "clean". Thanks for your feedback!

[@heyuitsmewallace]

besides the love of modding, i think the other thing is that while the rear fender looks nice from the exhaust side of the bike, it looks much less nice from the left side :)

[@fntmns4845]

It’s a hideous anchor hanging off the back.Half built wheelie bar.Looks like a belt scraper on a conveyor system.Piss it off straight up and go more in tune with naked theme,clean raw look.Less is more.Less weight...more acceleration. On point vid.🤙🏻

[@TheExceptionalState]

Thank you so much for the tip with the alan key + spanner. Life saver!

[@MustardBikes]

Glad it helped!

[@steveharrop7609]

Great tutorial and real easy to follow, just did mine in about 2 hours. Beware though, on the 2020 model I just bought the three Allen bolts that hold the original fender on to the swing arm have been changed to a Star type bolt and were a Bastard to get out.

[@MustardBikes]

Thanks for the feedback Steve! They are a pain on the older models too. Taking the back wheel off is definately the easier way to do the job.

[@nicknicky4991]

I found the star bolts easy with a 1/2 inch socket extension bar

[@nicknicky4991]

I'm finding the numerous plate light hard why the clips are so hard any tips

[@war3zuk211]

Thanks, few things slightly different for the CB1000R Black 2021 but this helps heaps, Cheers :)

[@MustardBikes]

Hi War3zuk, what differences did you find?

[@war3zuk211]

@@MustardBikes bolts to remove the arm were star shaped...extension wire had orange clips but theres only 2 spaces taken by the indecators...so i just put 2 new ends on the wire from the rear arm..

[@martinurbasek5110]

thx guys, great Video and a really great tail. For this bike the most beautiful so far on the market imo... you have a new customer in germany :)

[@MustardBikes]

Thanks for the feedback Martin!

[@kaix2950614]

what is the distance between the holes for the license plate? I am in the U.S. and I'm worried that the U.S. plates won't fit

[@MustardBikes]

The hole spacing is 134-162mm. Well sell these to the US all the time!

[@effyzzr]

very helpful video i intend doing this on my 2023 cb 1000r i take it it will be the same fitting , i have one problem which i never seen on the video were do you route the number plate wire to bring it into bike thank you

[@MustardBikes]

@effyzzr check out time 9:38 (Re-routing the wiring) and 14:16 (Fitting the tail tidy to the bike). Hopefully this answers your question.

[@lucaargento8552]

Buonissimo lavoro,,la luce targa si é dovuto per forza tagliare il cavo e mettere nuovi attacchi giusto.????

[@MustardBikes]

Corretto! Non siamo in grado di procurarci il connettore OEM, quindi dovrai collegare quello originale. Abbiamo un video separato sul processo migliore per farlo.

[@craigdavis2995]

Awesome instructional video. Neat tail tidy too.

[@MustardBikes]

Thanks for the kind words Craig! We're glad you liked it.

[@forthcoming-d8694]

Hi Pal, thanks for this video 👍 I would like to know how to remove the rear disc please ! The thing I am clueless about is the Key to use to remove the center tube on the left side (swing arm side)

[@MustardBikes]

Hi there, unfortunately, we do not have access to this bike anymore. As such we can't really get a closer look for you sorry.

[@josh786manchester]

Excellent precise video!👏👏👌🏽

[@MustardBikes]

Thank you!

[@flodge1964]

Thanks for the video, because it was fiddly (mostly rerouting the wires from the swing arm up under the seat). Struggling to understand why there isn't a connector in those wires - when the original fender plate light fails, as it surely will, it will be a tricky job to replace. Otherwise my bike now looks much tidier and it's a good sturdy kit.

[@MustardBikes]

Agreed! We were surprised to not find one. Several other models running similar setups all have a connector low down near the OEM light.

[@phiziya]

thank you, this was incredibly helpful!

[@peegee4357]

My version had torx for the old rear guard. Made it more difficult for me becausr of missing tools.

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Pee Gee, what year CB1000R?

[@peegee4357]

@@MustardBikes 2020 not zhe "face-lift"... It is t40.

[@truckbolts]

Is the clip behind the shock plastic that snaps together or metal you have to bend out of the way?

[@MustardBikes]

HI Truckbolts...the clip is plastic from memory. We made this video 4 years ago so the memory is a little foggy on that one.

[@truckbolts]

@@MustardBikes I already figured it out. Thanks

[@gordjy]

is there a way to use this without cutting the original wire? And how can i attach the reflector(mandatory here)? CB1000R BE '21

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Gordjy, unfortunately we have not been able to source the OEM plug and as such the original plug still needs to be transferred over. We do sell a bolt on reflector however it's suitability will depend on the size of your number plate (apologies we aren't sure where you are based). Otherwise there are other options such as bolts with reflective heads to attach your plate.

[@duaner9392]

Strange request, what is the width of the clear lens on your indicators? I’m curious to see if the USA model indicators are longer. Mine measure at 4 inches

[@MustardBikes]

Hi there, unfortunately we don't have access to the bike anymore so can't measure that for you. It is not unusual however for American indicators to differ in size to those here in AUS.

[@ronnypsilon7836]

great video thanks, the installation of the new license plate holder went smoothly, but after the installation the rear position lights no longer work, maybe you have an idea? the indicators work without any problems. Thank you

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Ronn, sounds like you have the wires switched back to front. If you like email us at [e-mail] and we'll see if we can help you resolve the problem.

[@mathiase.7096]

Hi! Excellent tutorial! Is this part legal in Germany?

[@MustardBikes]

Hi there, thanks for the kind words! While we can't comment on the legality of the product in Germany, we can say we have sold both this and other products to Germany in the past. Rules change from country to country and are often evolving so it is best to check with your local authorities on what is and isn't legal in your country.

[@fabiopereiradoamaral1411]

Schow de bola ⚽️ parabéns, bom o vídeo, bem explicado . A cb deveria vir assim de fábrica, muito mais bonita sem aquele trambolhao de plástico pra por uma plaquinha. Linda a máquina. Deus te abençoe.

[@MustardBikes]

Obrigado pelas amáveis palavras. Estamos felizes que você tenha gostado do vídeo!

[@dickydoodle]

Excellent, informative video, just need to swap my GSX S750 for one of these beauties.

[@MustardBikes]

You know where to find us when you do Richard! Good luck getting the upgrade sorted :)

[@effyzzr]

can you tell me how you route the number plate wire to get into the bike dont want to drill any holes in back thanks

[@MustardBikes]

@effyzzr, this is explained in the video. No drilling is required.

[@Swanny74]

Any thoughts if this would fit with aftermarket Rizoma Legerra signals?

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Matt, with some adaptor plates you should be able to make them fit. Adaptor plate are readily available online and fill in the gap designed for the OEM indicators. Hope that helps!

[@Swanny74]

@@MustardBikes Awesome thank you for the reply! Would you happen to know where the adapters are available? I have the fender eliminator and the Rizoma signals in hand but just want to make sure I have everything I need before starting. Thanks again!

[@cuttsick8333]

Hey guys, do you have a version of this that has a provision for a rear reflector? This would be a defect in south australia without one

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Cutt Sick, we've got that covered. We have a bolt on reflector available in our store 👍 www.mustardbikes.com.au/adr-approved-reflector-mounting-bracket

[@cuttsick8333]

@@MustardBikes thanks for getting back to me so quick.

[@garryaustin1973]

Followed the video in fits and starts, it's a bitch of a bike to work on that's for sure. Job succeeded.

[@MustardBikes]

Motorcycles definitely aren’t simple things to work on anymore! Good to hear you got the job sorted.

[@matthewcaufield7022]

I got a 2016 and cannot find a tidy tail kit for it would a 18 one fit

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Matthew, unfortunately, the 16 is a completely different design so the 18 plus won’t fit. We were never able to get a hold of a first gen CB1000 so don’t have a design for it. Sorry we can’t be of help this time round.

[@KeithoSan]

the only negative about tail tidys, it doesnt like rain. My back just get a streak of mud

[@MustardBikes]

Very true....but if your going to get wet, you may as well look good doing it ;)

[@bjsmith2964]

Hi quick question, Will the top brake light still work when I cut the cord to the license plate light holder?? I'm going to run dirty with plate under bike, so i will remove the stock plate holder that comes with the bike and just zip tie the cord after I cut it in your video. Thanks.

[@AridersLifeYT]

yeah its a bad idea to just cut the cable, shesh. that got m

[@bjsmith2964]

@@AridersLifeYT does it have a disconnect if i cut the black plastic sheeth around the cord?

[@AridersLifeYT]

@@bjsmith2964 thats what i want to know also, seems it does inside the rear unit so he didnt need to cut it, im unsure

[@jeffcreman9926]

loved it

[@Knotdead73]

Darn! So far. hehe! I'm Canadian. I would of drop off my bike and ask you to do it. It took you like 30 min. It would take me 30 hours. LOL

[@MustardBikes]

Lot's of editing magic ;) It's not so bad once you get into it.

[@wevsky]

to take the rear wheel off is it a case of remove the end can as it was on previous models?

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Wevsky, I believe it can be removed without removing the exhaust.

[@wevsky]

@@MustardBikes good to know thank you

[@wevsky]

@@MustardBikes manual says to undo a few bits and twist it out the way but im hoping as i have an aftermarket much smaller can it may just be avoided,dont suppose your company makes blanking plates for the rear pegs ?

[@mrbear3888]

The tail tidy looks nice and clean but the number plate light seems to be missing (similar with the original one) 🤔

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Mr Bear, our product comes fitted with a LED bolt of our own design. It has two high output LED's in it and puts out a considerable amount of light (more than enough to light the plate). This comes in the kit included in the price. Hope that helps!

[@SkepticalShrimp]

Will this fit most plates? Or is it specific to Australian plates?

[@MustardBikes]

Hi Jonathan, our product fits a variety of plates covering most of the world. You can find more detailed information on the product page on our website. Hope that helps!

[@guynicholas666]

I am from California in the US and the plate sat a bit high, I had to notch out the top center where the light was hitting.

[@danilolucente5972]

Ci sta proprio bene 😬

[@vickryfajriansyah9821]

Looked so small that bike to you .😂

[@MustardBikes]

Haha, Mark is a pretty big guy at 188cm tall.

[@artrendon6101]

Good looking kit! But man . . .what a pain in the arse. XSR900 is looking better and better. 🙃

[@MustardBikes]

Not the easiest install, but trust me, we have seen worse!

[@galnasmergi9750]

hello can you send to Sweden!!

[@jaromor8808]

jesus fkin christ... what a surgery O.o

[@MustardBikes]

It's a bit of a job for sure!

[@afonsotelo5562]

Shit, a lot of work and the bike was horrible without the rear fender. 🤢🤮