R&G TAIL TIDY INSTALL | Kawasaki Vulcan S

[@REDZONERIDER]

PLEASE NOTE NEWER KITS ARE 100% PLUG AND PLAY AND SHOULD NOT REQUIRE YOU TO CUT YOUR CABLES. CHECK YOUR INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START! :)

[@Kev_L]

Where can I get one for the 2019 model ?

[@REDZONERIDER]

The model hasn't changed since 05. Links in description

[@Kev_L]

@@REDZONERIDER ok thanks and do you know what's the price for USD?

[@Kev_L]

Or a link to a USA one?

[@REDZONERIDER]

@@Kev_L revzilla have them I think. Sorry I'm not in the US

[@tedturner5299]

Absolutely perfect video. Great job on speaking as well, no "ummms", "ahhhs", etc. Nice to hear!! Great install job and fast forwarding thru the tedious stuff.

[@farcloud3701]

Completed today on my 2020 Vulcan. For those considering doing this, you can thanks to this video. Many thanks Redzone Rider. Two tips I learned as a novice: 1) Removing the three notorious hex bolts that secure the metal fender that have lock-tite (5:18 in video): If/when you strip the hex cap on those, use a fine metal file to make a couple of flat edges on that round cap, then grab it with a plumber’s wrench and you’ll have enough torque to twist off. You won’t need those bolts going forward. 2) Connecting the thin brake light wires (9:10 in video): strip off a little more insulation than they did (have at least ½ inch), and fold the tip portion down to double the width of the wire before inserting into the male bullet/jacket. Additional wire thickness will ensure good electrical contact between wire and bullet. Note that the 2022 R&G kit still needs this step, but not cutting. Thanks again Redzone.

[@stephaniecross1133]

Just installed the r&g tail tidy to my lovely purple Vulcan, wouldn’t have been able to do it without this great video, so thanks a million 😊

[@REDZONERIDER]

Nice work!

[@paullecheminant5439]

hey fella great vid ! it really was helpful. my rear tail light was actually wired wrong from the factory but with a bit of help we realised that red/red and blue/yellow was the way it needed to be wired ! just posting this in case anyone else has the same problem. thx again my friend

[@paoramorrison4390]

Awesome tutorial. ! No BS or life stories just detailed and informative.

[@nunzioz]

Thanks for posting this. I tend to be mechanically challenged, but after watching your video I got the tail tidy. It probably took twice as long to install as it should, but I got it done and it looks great!

[@splinter8353]

Excellent tutorial, thanks for sharing. I'll be sure to watch again when I pick up the kit for my own Vulcan

[@DonkeyOaty]

Love the fact that your bikes have a carpeted floor to rest on!

[@stickybooga]

Awesome video thanks man! I purchased this kit because of your video and it also was a brilliant step by step guide to fitting, thanks so much!!

[@Yjdrake]

Thanks for the video! Watched it a couple of times before helping the wife install her tail tidy. Great stuff!

[@jaydesaysstuff]

It looks so much better!

[@thomasammar2867]

Awesome video mate, this really helped a lot. I had some trouble with those wires and connecting them to the female. I’m still learning the basics I guess so I had to switch to another video to figure out how to attach the wires correctly to those little pieces in the pack Appreciate the knowledge 🙌🏼

[@mrq1701]

I really like the look of the tail tidy, but I am weary of the smaller brake light. Motorcycles are hard enough to see and rear end accidents seem to be the most prevalent, I want bigger and brighter lights! Lol!

[@moisilence]

This video helped me change a blinker on the back end of my Vulcan S

[@franklabz]

Thanks for this video! I bought the tidy tail kit and the instructions it came with were garbage. This video was a huge help, especially when it came time to match up the wires.

[@govna47]

Dude I had no idea that that allen wrench was hidden behind the side panel there. They didn't tell me at the dealership when I picked up my bike. Thanks for that

[@knightmayre]

Nice one, I pick up a vulcan in 2 days and that rear end has bugged me since I decided to get one. Cheers mate

[@h.t.7034]

Excellent video. Nice background music!

[@themrfarnham7098]

Finished up the install earlier today. Thank you for the helpful video!

[@user-zo4mj3kd5k]

Thank you. Installed my tail tidy while watching this video. Well done. *****

[@sergioe7540]

Excellent video, easy explanations, detailed enough but not long. You helped me very much on my own installation, thank you very much!

[@barrykelly2722]

For not being a fan of aftermarket mods, I am slipping. The tail if the S does lack a bit and I have to admit, me thinks it looks better. Not too shabby. Now I am wondering if bigger lights on the tail would augment the retro look. Thumbs up.

[@mikehope4687]

Great video mate. Very clear and easy to follow instructions.

[@gadsta93]

Super helpful video. no way i would have been able to do this with the instructions they provide. FYI for more recent r&g tail tidy kits, the new tail light wires do not come with plugs. They just require 4mm male bullet connector plugs to be added to them, which is very simple to do, and then plug into another Cable that the kit provides which further plugs into the stock connectors on the bike for the tail light. Hope this all makes sense.

[@REDZONERIDER]

Thanks for the update! It looks like they are constantly updating them to make the kit better which is always good news!

[@martingalli2786]

Did the job couple of days ago, very easy thanks to your great video. Thank a lot!

[@the_wilkini]

Thanks for a great video helped me do the install on my KVS :)

[@chancells]

I’m getting this because of you. Thank you bro!

[@marcelaugus]

Congrats for the full detailed hint!

[@TheRPhelps24]

Man, your production value and quality is great!! I just subscribed after having seen a few of your videos even though my first bike ended up not being the Vulcan S like I wanted but a Harley Street 750 instead lol

[@REDZONERIDER]

Thanks for the kind words! Enjoy the 750! Hope you enjoy some of my upcoming content ;)

[@adrianlerasalso3442]

Thank a lot! very illustrating video.

[@whosyadaddy4632]

great job picked my 2019 model up friday done 200 kms lol would have done more but bad weather thats the first thing im doing makes her look so much better keep up the good vids cheers

[@flounder2760]

make sure that if you do put bags or side cases on that there is clearence for the turn signals or you might have to go with minis. i just installed givi trekker 33 monokeys and i want a fender eliminator and im thinking my turn signals are gonna collide with the trekker 33's

[@REDZONERIDER]

@@flounder2760 Fits with the Kawasaki OEM Bags

[@pierronstephane2]

looks much better , should be factory delivered like that.

[@eduardom3061]

Absolutely great video, thank you. I am looking for a legal new backlight unit for a while now. Just a little question, when I klink the link below I only see the tail tidy, do I need to order the light and indicators separately? Please help me out, the current backlight needs an urgent modification. Thanks in advance.

[@noahvillalpando]

Mmmm can't say I like the way it looks now but I'm glad it made you like it more.

[@coryCuc]

Great video. While watching, I couldn't help thinking how much of a Chris Ramsay (KZbin magician) vibe there was. Keep it up!

[@justinsteckis7430]

I was surprised to see this comment, but agreed.

[@REDZONERIDER]

I love his puzzle videos!

[@coryCuc]

@@REDZONERIDER Agreed!

[@tnewhall]

Great walkthrough, thank you

[@mariostekic]

Great video and it looks much better now 👌🏍😎

[@deztructo123]

i'm going to grab one of those and an LED brake light for a harley that tucks under the fender as well. the stocko tail tidy brake light looks shi7

[@ivoncleumonteiro5673]

Um salve aqui do Brasil ... assisti teu video e botei a mão na massa ... ficou 10 !!!!!! valeu por tuas explicações ... um abraço !!!

[@NicolasRRBB]

Thanx a lot man! Greetings from Brazil

[@Kev_L]

Be cool to actually see a good put back together part cuz a lot of us tend to not put things back in order

[@NightWoLF19841234]

This helped me so much! Thankyou 😎

[@nathangarciamuro]

Hello again. Have you had the chance to install LED blinkers in the Vulcan S? Do you know which relay to change is order to change the blinker speed to adjust the LED resistor?

[@REDZONERIDER]

Haven't given it a second thought. The tail tidy stops them flapping round like they did on the stock tail and with smoke covers I like the look.

[@orvski]

Thanks for the video man. I've been in two minds about the R&G tail Tidy kit. On one hand it looks a lot neater without the big fender, but on the other hand I'm not a fan of the smaller tail light. Do you think that the bracket is compatible with other tail lights, like the Harley Soft Tail ones that go right across the back. Thanks again for the video!

[@REDZONERIDER]

Orville Obaldo you could probably easily modify it by drilling extra holes in the bracket to fit a harley softtail light. Can't say for sure though but I've seen others mount the soft tail light but none using the r&g bracket that I'm aware of. I really like the look of the smoke version of the R&G looks slick as in comparison to the clear light.

[@nathangarciamuro]

Great video man. I just ordered my R&G so I will be using your instructions to install it. By the way, didn’t you take the opportunity to install LED blinkers when you installed the R&G?

[@chrisowens3626]

Really helpful video thanks mate

[@cezarjj956]

Merci à vous, pour le temps de nous informer sur le montage, ça change la gueule de la bécane trop chouette, maintenant j'ai monté ce système et elle est magnifique. Bonjour de France !

[@cecile5363]

Great video dude thank you so much !

[@titodieselcasadiego316]

Looks so clean !!

[@kavehkarooie2134]

very explanatory & awesome video mate, you wouldn't happen to have another one for the V-Rod type tail tidy for the Vulcan S would you?

[@ashleighpulis6102]

Love the video. Getting mine soon. Was wondering where you got your grips from?

[@REDZONERIDER]

My Grips are stock

[@bajleader]

Thx from France you help me à lot

[@mikecorvo666]

hi this piece can put any plate? Like a plate from Brazil. Are the dimensions of the board and the fit of the screws universal?

[@bradmonaghan]

Awesome thanks, gonna put this set up on my 2021

[@REDZONERIDER]

Have fun!

[@ashburnairllc1046]

Hi great video, thanks. Where can I buy the smoke lens for the turning lights? I just bought the brake light kit 😁😁

[@REDZONERIDER]

Aliexpress :) Worth Noting: They didn't have thread in the screw holes so I had to put epoxy resin in, screw in the screws to let it set and create a thread.

[@valmart4975]

What's the angle of the licence plate with the vertical. The rules in France (and Europe ?) say it cannot go over 30• from the vertical otherwise it's considered too much horizontal and you cannot be controled by the automatic speed control. LOL

[@EvilJ069]

I have a similar one, but my brake light is an LED strip with integrated blinkers in the strip, no arms

[@REDZONERIDER]

Nice! I wanted to do the same but integrated turn signals are illegal here. :(

[@EvilJ069]

@@REDZONERIDER Where's that?

[@REDZONERIDER]

@@EvilJ069 New Zealand, I think it might be the same in UK and AU too

[@captsubtle]

Awesome! I believe I'll be doing this for mine in the spring, I just need to make sure the indicators clear my saddle bags. Do you have to reuse the stock signals, or would others work as replacements?

[@REDZONERIDER]

No you could easily use aftermarket signals :)

[@captsubtle]

@@REDZONERIDER Sweet! Looking to lighten the power load and increase brightness with some LED's.

[@AlexBeauch]

Nice Video! Will you get more water in your back with this kind of tail light?🤔

[@REDZONERIDER]

Yes, but an unnoticeable amount.

[@jarsky]

Really love the Vulcans, theyre such a good looking bike. I'm also from NZ and was looking to do a tail tidy for my Ninja 650. Did you have to do anything for WoF, like put on reflectors? I've been considering doing a brake light with integrated turn signals, and just doing a basic R&G tail tidy for the plate + plate light, and removing the indicator stems all together, but not sure if I need to put reflectors or anything on it?

[@REDZONERIDER]

Hi yes I added small reflective tape in the space between the light and license plate. Found at mitre 10 or bunnings. Never had issues with WOF

[@REDZONERIDER]

...didn't see the second half of your message, you may want to investigate integrated turn signals, pretty sure they're illegal in NZ

[@Manutschki]

Do you also habe a video once the tail tidy is installed how to then change the back indicators to led ones ?

[@REDZONERIDER]

no sorry, I still have the stock indicators

[@Kamdorian]

How did you remove the 3 bolts on rear metal plate? What is the allen wrench size? I have stripped one wrench and 2 bolts already and can't loosen them. even tried after heating 😭

[@REDZONERIDER]

I am very big and strong. HAHA

[@Kamdorian]

@@REDZONERIDER LOL yea I was finally able to remove the bolts after soaking in WD40 for 30 mins then 3 mins of heat on each bolt.

[@innominate1]

is there a part number for the tail light only?

[@tanveermoto8814]

Very nice video

[@jonathankelley1227]

Hopefully you still check this, but where did you get the smoked turn signal lenses? I've been looking for them but cannot find them

[@REDZONERIDER]

Aliexpress :) Worth Noting: They didn't have thread in the screw holes so I had to put epoxy resin in, screw in the screws to let it set and create a thread.

[@Gaulien]

8:15 that thing is for sure cross threaded :s

[@arminikonic566]

Exactly the same thing i thought when he did it

[@DA5NN6Y]

Video was a great help to install. However I've done everything the same as you but running light and license plate light not working, do you have any tips or thoughts to why?

[@REDZONERIDER]

Wow sorry Daniel I only just saw your comment. Hopefully you've resolved this by now. The original License plate line is not used with the R&G install. This may be why?

[@rog083]

hey mate, cool video! i recently got my learners. what do you think getting lams Vulcan S as first bike?

[@Naturally_Gifted]

Thinking about getting the Vulcan as my first bike also.. would like to know people's opinions..

[@REDZONERIDER]

It would make a great first bike. However I would recommend getting some lessons first on a smaller cc bike. The Vulcan s has a suprising amount of torque.

[@chrisw4215]

I was riding 125 for a year until I moved to 800. it's the best way, to be honest. but Vulcan is not a sportbike so I guess you should be fine

[@Raymond58756]

Which rear stand are you using? I have the spools but I can’t seem to find the right size stand

[@normanhughedicko4076]

You should use a small size led signal lights too bro

[@bogdanvrljanovic4613]

Perfekt.. 😊😊❤️❤️❤️

[@shamhild]

How is the running and brake light compared to the stock in terms og visibility when its dark? Its it smaller, but brighter? I wouldnt want to be rear ended because i removed the stock just beause tail tidy looks prettier.

[@REDZONERIDER]

It's bright day and night 😊

[@hurleywilson7246]

Great video.

[@ad4mhakimi643]

So helpful

[@SM.14]

Very nice video 👌🏼

[@DimasinaNYC]

Hey awesome video, can someone advise me nice led blinkers to replace oem which would fit that tidy?Thanks!

[@themixmusicandmore6280]

One of my holes is stripped. Not sure the name of the part the bolts go into

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

Which of the brake light wires is for the running lights and which is for the brake lights? Reason I am asking I am also going to add a Denali B6 Auxiliary light at the same time and need to know the OEM Brake and Running light wires.

[@REDZONERIDER]

It's very obvious when you are disconnecting them. The R&G kit doesn't actually require the use of the original running light cable as this was a separate light on the stock setup. So you could wire something new into the running light wire if you don't have the OEM relay installed to power your accessories circuit

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

Actually you are confusing the running light with the license plate light which is separate from the others on the OEM circuit but the R&G kit still has a Running and a Brake light circuit. Blue and Red wires of the OEM one is brake and one is running. No worries, I got it installed along with the B6 Denali aux light which is about 10 times brighter than the R&G light ;-) Red is Running light, Blue is Brake light and Black/Yellow stripe is ground.

[@jonsimonson]

Hey what's the model of the center stand you are using?

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

I thought the newer R&G tail tidy kits come with the proper plug for the brake light so you don't have to cut off the one from the Original brake light. Was yours old stock?

[@REDZONERIDER]

Seems the smoke one I got was older stock as most people buy the clear version.

[@haveyoueverwondered23]

do you use any sort of mic? Whats the camera set up? great vid dude

[@REDZONERIDER]

Nah unfortunately just using the onboard camera mic. Shot on a Lumix GH5. Would love to pickup a shotgun mic for it at some point but its actually my works camera.

[@melvin1751]

Nice love this...

[@KarinaSM650]

Great vid thank you

[@tomdrpa7221]

Nice, could you assume how much weight that removed parts?

[@REDZONERIDER]

I'd say maybe 2-3kg? The large metal rear plate that is removed is quite substantial.

[@tomdrpa7221]

@@REDZONERIDER I changed exhoust so far, also planning to change battery to some lipol and if I modify rear, i could save quite a lot of kg. Thx.

[@tonyh4233]

Looking at the kit do you think we can achieve the same at a more cost effective outcome?

[@w8nc82]

Awesome mate

[@REDZONERIDER]

Thanks 👍

[@DJL3NZE]

hey my friend, big question, how come u went with this fender elminator kit oppsed to the led light bar you said you were gonna put on but never did. Please let me know because I want to order the led light bar for my brake light

[@REDZONERIDER]

Turns out the LED strip is Illegal in my country :)

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

So do you necessarily have to cut off the plug and wires from the original brake light?

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

Actually the newer R&G kits come with a wiring harness for the Vulcan S so no need to cut off the OEM tail light plug.

[@REDZONERIDER]

Correct. However it seems the smoke ones from r&g still require cutting

[@normanhughedicko4076]

If the rear taillights is integrated with signal would be nice

[@REDZONERIDER]

Agreed. Not legal here though. Have a look at the chromeglow tail tidy for the Vulcan s

[@SirYesac]

What tires do you have on there? They look good and I'm looking for a pair for my Vulcan S :)

[@REDZONERIDER]

Still have the originals actually but I'm due to change. Everyone has recommended the Pirelli Angel GT's

[@c-sbotha9680]

Wanted to ask before....are you the face in the videos for Topmaq?

[@REDZONERIDER]

Hahahaha yup

[@lucynguyen1522]

Cool!

[@gUm_bY745]

Where did you buy your smoked indicators from? I can't find them anywhere.

[@REDZONERIDER]

Aliexpress. They were supplied with no thread on the screw holes so I had to fill with an epoxy resin and put the screws in while it dried to create a thread. Bit of a screw around (pun intended) so I don't bother advertising them.

[@alanhooker3339]

Where did you get smoked lens for the turn signals

[@REDZONERIDER]

Aliexpress, required modding to fit as mounting holes had no thread.

[@irishmonkfish]

Hey, I bought the Vulcan s a few weeks ago and can't decide on whether or not to get a windshield for it to reduce wind noise. What do you think?

[@REDZONERIDER]

I haven't personally had any experience with them sorry. I highly recommend joining our Vulcan S Facebook group. facebook.com/groups/KawasakiVulcanS.english/

[@FlavienS57]

I installed the Puig windshield, but as it take the wind away from the body, it's worse for the head. I added a spoiler at it, and now I'm happy, the wind is deflected just on the really top of the helmet and it helps A LOT when travelling highways, or by cold temperatures ! (I'm 1.75m).

[@JakesTravelAdventures]

Well done.

[@flounder2760]

on the indicators couldnt you have just cut the ziptie and undone the outside screw and left the rubber bit attached to the assembly? 06:36

[@REDZONERIDER]

It was a good while ago but I don't think so, no. I'm pretty sure there's a plate inside the rubber bit holding it in and from memory I tried just as you suggested.

[@joselorentesoriano924]

Hey man! Nice videos in your channel! It is necessary to put the catadioptric/reflective??? [0:53] And, if it is, where can we put? (im from Spain, so ... dont know how you know that word haha) I have just buy this bike! [Subscribed+Like] Thanks & greetings !

[@REDZONERIDER]

It comes down to your local laws. Some countries/states require a rear reflector. Mine does too. I'm Not a fan of the supplied one so I intend to put some red reflector tape in the small areas of the bracket that are exposed next to the brake light. ENJOY YOUR VULCAN!

[@joselorentesoriano924]

okay, I take note! in my country is a requirement!!! Thanks, if u put that reflector tape, do a video or a photo! PLEASE!

[@REDZONERIDER]

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[@joselorentesoriano924]

Thanks a lot broo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cool!

[@MrEye4get]

Can you say how far forward the signal indicators are from the original location? I have Givi panniers installed and worry the indicators might not fit. Not a deal breaker as a tail tidy and heavy Givi hard cases just don't go together.

[@REDZONERIDER]

hard to say now as I don't have measurements from before. Ill try figure it out next time I'm in the garage. :)

[@REDZONERIDER]

I can tell you by OEM bags fit now that I've got some.