Stubby Stock Tail Tidy KTM Duke 390 125 250 200

[@alishawasthi8837]

Wow David, I just wanna say it’s an amazing channel and literally I’ve been binge watching your channel from past 3 hours. Just loved it . Keep it up, sending much love and positivity.❤️❤️❤️❤️⚡️

[@MotoMirius]

Thank you, glad it is good for you and really, much appreciated! Skäl David

[@alishawasthi8837]

@@MotoMirius ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@rays9033]

Alish, I agree. His KTM 390 knowledge and presentation style is very captivating. Most of my weekend was spent watching his channel, and I do not own a Duke 390…not yet that is. 😊

[@robertpeachey8348]

I love your attention to detail it works wonders for my OCD ,TOP JOB MATE !!

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@l3roym]

Thank you so much for this Detailed video, it was very helpful. I opted to cut mine straight off at the square tube to achieve the desired length and welding it back together again.

[@MotoMirius]

Nice. Size and shape of the licence plate will drive the final design. In the UK we have huge plates and it makes it hard to tuck them in (legally anyway!)

[@rays9033]

I thought in one of his later videos I noticed at least one welding helmet on a shelf there, and hoped to see some fab/welding work, either making parts or a repair. Looks like he used a MIG this time. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has a video making some frame mods with a TIG too! If that was me running that cutoff wheel, and not using gloves, half of my video would need to be deleted to remove the excessive blood spray…😂 The closeup of the final product on the bench has a nice MIG bead run, nice! The metal was thicker than I thought, I was expecting to see some damage where you may have blown-through.

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks, much appreciated. It had been my plan to include some welding in the video, but I do so little welding at the moment that it takes too long to get back up to speed to include it. The main issue with welding this is that being a non structural part it is a very low quality steel and I think recycled so there is a lot of contamination which makes for very messy welds. I try not to get too much blood on the camera ;)

[@michaelthomas8097]

Thanks for the video man I just got finished with mine an it turned out great only cost $15 for paint

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks and nice work!

[@mick9802]

Thank you, I really enjoyed this video, as many previous ones. I plan to the same next long winter. I like your language and pronunciation. I would even recommend your videos for English classes ;).

[@MotoMirius]

Thank you, much appreciated and good luck with your modifications!

[@Flow23]

I need those 125 rear stickers on my 2021 😀

[@griffowolfhackmine]

great vid, but i guess you already cut the plastic underside of the tail when you fitted the original aliexpress one?

[@MotoMirius]

The tail tidy was already fitted when I bought the bike, but yes, you would need to modify

[@michaelthomas8097]

Yea I'm thanking about doing it instead of buying one I'm a really good welder

[@MotoMirius]

You should have no issues. Steel quality is a bit low.

[@samu3398_]

Hi! I know that im late because this video is from 2 years ago but i bought a 2023 ktm duke and discovered your channel recently. It looks like that the bike from this video have a bigger back tire than the stock one, am i wrong? About the tail tidy, 100% that this is the next change for my bike! Amazing video, really helpfull!

[@MotoMirius]

Glad I could help and thank you. That is a stock size rear tyre. The way the manufacturer constructs the tyre can make them look a bit wider - and I agree, the Bridgestone does look wider (I think that is what I had on the back in this video).

[@Shinysideup]

Nice tidy job, looks good

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks Ian, much appreciated. Skäl David

[@springy-2112]

Came out nice David . 👍🏻☮❤

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks Springy. Hope you are having a great New Year.

[@tinks43]

Looks factory 👍🏻 Happy new year! 🥳

[@MotoMirius]

Happy new year! Cheers Dave, hope you all had a fantastic time! Skäl David

[@jDuck-]

happy new year

[@adamstyles823]

Watched twice and im now very jealous

[@MotoMirius]

Wanting to be able to make modify stuff like this is why I eventually bought a welder.

[@cavitecheckpoint]

Your garage and tools is a dream of most men, are those only for personal buse or for work related too.....

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks. I built the shed and the tools accumulate over the years. I still use the spanners that I bought thirty years ago. You can travel a long way in small steps. This is personal, but I'm also planning for the future when I'm no longer doing a desk job.

[@matthiasdaenen325]

Would you suggest the basic tail tidy from rok bagoros? I'm doubting because the cables of the blinkers are exposed. And the price gap for the premium one is pretty big.

[@MotoMirius]

It's not my favourite to be honest. I really like the premium one and I'd choose that if I were looking to buy one - but not cheap!

[@matthiasdaenen325]

@@MotoMirius Yeah so I ordered the premium one! You know, watching your channel is really fun and expensive at the same time! bassically ordered every protection part + tail tidy for my 390 from bagoros now 😁😂

[@MotoMirius]

@@matthiasdaenen325 Ha! :D Yes, it can become expensive, but I've never had a hobby where this didn't happen.

[@cpr336]

I love it..is it possible I can buy one off you...if not, do all the duke 125, 200, 250 and 390 have the same mounting for the rear fender ?

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks. I'm not yet at the point of selling stuff but yes all the gen 2 bikes use the same parts for the rear fender.

[@cpr336]

@@MotoMirius well when and if you get to that point i would love to buy !!!!!...went to a machine shop they don't wanna do anything

[@BhargavaJaisimha]

I bought a tail tidy and am using that but I don't really like it... Also it does not have the number plate light (so kind of not legal).... but I think I'm going to be doing this now!!! looks pretty cool, hope I complete it tho :b

[@MotoMirius]

Go for it, you have nothing to lose. Good luck. David

[@ezekielgskeen8607]

Dave! Just asking about on the road security, for bikes, because I just bought another 125 KTM 2022, and nearly got it stolen out side a small walk in Sainsbury's just today, I had a D-Lock on the back sprocket and chain, so that walk the only thing that stopped them and so staff shouting in the store that they were trying to steal my bike, could you suggest any measure that I could take? P.s They got away on a scooter....

[@MotoMirius]

Of course they were on a scooter. Ultimately if someone wants your bike there is nothing you can do to stop it. But what you experienced is common too - you have to strike a balance - there is only so much security you can carry and a D lock is good (if its a good one) but hard to lock a motorbike to anything with one. A proper chain and padlock - say ABBA not Oxford works but then you have something that weighs nearly as much as the bike. I do quite like the KTM disk lock for this reason. Never bought one, but it's always fitted and not so easy to remove with an angle grinder or brute force as your average cheap disk lock. Good to hear that you survived that one. But a couple of years ago there was a 390 Duke got stolen from the high street near me and was ridden around for quite a while by the thieves.

[@ezekielgskeen8607]

@@MotoMirius thanks a million for your insight, I ordered two more D-locks, the one that saved me was a ABUS, That I normally use with my garage lock, one more of them a Kryptonite deck Evo, for the break disk, until my steering lock is fixed Saturday morning, thanks again, salute to always!

[@MotoMirius]

@@ezekielgskeen8607 I see a typo in my response - Almax not Abba. Good luck!

[@handcannon9814]

Hi sir, i saw this nice transparent oil filter cover, is it okay to use it in long term? What do you think?

[@MotoMirius]

If it's properly made and it doesn't leak it should be fine - it's just a cover.

[@APtS_Gh0stHunt3R]

my right ear was so lonely :P

[@MotoMirius]

Ah, I continue to have microphone issues and being deaf in my right ear, I sometimes miss it. I just spent an hour on the next video correcting exactly this problem!

[@simon.yourfavorite]

Great video!

[@MotoMirius]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KimlongChan95]

At least show how it looks in 180degree. Anyway good work.

[@MotoMirius]

I had planned to show better shots of the tail but during the making of this my computer crashed and I lost files, and I've taken it off to mock up on another bike so I didn't take additional shots. But thank you, much appreciated, and I will try to do better! Skäl David

[@michaelthomas8097]

How long did it take to build that

[@MotoMirius]

Not all that long - it's hard to say because filming always makes jobs five times longer. Waiting for paint to dry is the longest part, a good fabricator would be able to do the basic work in just a few minutes.

[@samcrossland2702]

Hi do you know when the handle bars you have are coming back in stock ?

[@MotoMirius]

Hi Sam, no idea I'm afraid, that is all down to Magura.

[@samcrossland2702]

As I’m looking to buy some as my stock are bent

[@MotoMirius]

@@samcrossland2702 Mine were too. You can buy pro-taper etc - these are dirt bike sized bars. Because KTM.

[@samcrossland2702]

Do Magura do standard bars for a ktm with all the wholes drilled ?

[@MotoMirius]

@@samcrossland2702 I think all the X Line will fit but I doubt if they are drilled.

[@getaddictedtoanime]

too good

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks

[@getaddictedtoanime]

@@MotoMirius no problem ❤️‍🔥

[@turboteen33]

good one⚡

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks, much appreciated! Skäl David

[@rahulm4349]

I want bye this Tailtaidy. Can you made it?

[@MotoMirius]

Not at the moment I'm afraid. Thanks

[@chandanagamage3339]

Good one👍 ..

[@MotoMirius]

Thank you so much 😀

[@adamstyles823]

I did see this on another video the other day and wondered if and when you was going to post this. Unfortunately, this is way out my skill set! Plus how would I get the aliexpress tail tidy off probably rusted on haha

[@MotoMirius]

Ha! Easier to make than you might think. I did shoot footage of how to do this without welding but I left it out as it wasn't complete enough. Maybe I need to buy another tail and do a non welding version? Did I come over a bit peeved about the existing tail tidy? AliExpress is back on the bike after a bit of rust removal, filing and a coat of paint! Skäl David

[@adamstyles823]

@@MotoMirius yes cable tie? haha

[@adamstyles823]

@@MotoMirius Or I send you my spare one lol

[@MotoMirius]

@@adamstyles823 LOL!

[@adamstyles823]

​@@MotoMirius All starts with Halfords Advanced tool kit! Yes, I think will start my full licence if going to be tinkering already gone way above bikes worth just following your videos lol

[@rajkhanndare4358]

Very Nice ♥️

[@MotoMirius]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@athulsanthosh85]

where did you get the cover

[@MotoMirius]

Its a KTM Powerparts cover. You can get copies which are cheaper - they are OK but more cheaply made.

[@manishsatose6434]

Great

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks

[@moodmusicytc]

My dumbass though long bike tails where a legal requirement, that's what I was told when younger at least aha

[@MotoMirius]

Depends where you are in the world and also depends on how your local authorities implement and enforce those legal requirements. Impossible to generalise across the whole world! Skäl David

[@manishsatose6434]

Support form India but made video on ktm rc also

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks. One day I will buy an RC too - but this is mostly the same on the RC. Skäl David

[@davidharrison7779]

Strength not shrength

[@MotoMirius]

I'm glad you got that out of your system!

[@akhilraj5861]

💪✨️♥️

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks

[@DavidTaylor-rc8ur]

All that to save £42 mmm , I don’t think so !!!

[@MotoMirius]

Get what you pay for and in my case after two years £42 was an ugly mess of rusty metal.

[@DavidTaylor-rc8ur]

@@MotoMirius that will always happen through lack of proper maintenance

[@MotoMirius]

@@DavidTaylor-rc8ur Low quality recycled steel with skipping product finishing ahead of poor powder coating have nothing to do with proper maintenance. As they say, buy cheap, buy twice. But go ahead and buy cheap parts if that works for you.

[@asif2024rochester]

(Y)

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks. Skäl David

[@Tekla046]

Too long video 😏

[@MotoMirius]

Videos are paced so that people who are not familiar with this sort of work can follow along. A KZbin hint you may not be familiar with - if a video is running slower than you like then go to settings and increase the videoplay back speed until it is at the pace you want.