Duke 390 (2017 - 2023) tail tidy adapted to the 801
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blue_monkey
top rider
I'm going this route. Have ordered a 390 Evotech kit and will be using Tom's drawing file to make the base plate.
DKE
fast rider
Looking good there Tom!
Evotech really needs to hurry with their Tail tidy for 801!
Evotech really needs to hurry with their Tail tidy for 801!
DKE
fast rider
blue_monkey
top rider
Wow! I've just ordered the evotech 390 one, but those aliexpress copies are very cheap!!
Yes, but in my opinion the Evotech with the separated indicator stems and the bigger number plate bracket looks better.
blue_monkey
top rider
Okay, I finally fitted my Evotech Duke 390 tail tidy.
My wife cut out the base plate and drilled the holes (mostly straight!) She did her best!
I then spent about 3 hours fiddling, filing and put bevels on the base plate to make it fit. It was not a slick, well engineered effort (like Tom), it was basic stuff with basic tools. But somehow it is done. Thanks Tom for your drawing files. Really appreciate that.
I also had to bend up the number plate to get a decent angle.
I scratched the tail tidy in a few places too because my holes were not precision placed. Anyway, enough excuses - here is the result:
My wife cut out the base plate and drilled the holes (mostly straight!) She did her best!
I then spent about 3 hours fiddling, filing and put bevels on the base plate to make it fit. It was not a slick, well engineered effort (like Tom), it was basic stuff with basic tools. But somehow it is done. Thanks Tom for your drawing files. Really appreciate that.
I also had to bend up the number plate to get a decent angle.
I scratched the tail tidy in a few places too because my holes were not precision placed. Anyway, enough excuses - here is the result:
blue_monkey
top rider
Hahaha! She did! They have a workshop at her workplace, so she cut out the metal and drilled the holes.
Here also a pic of the Akrapovic exhaust togeter with the Duke 390 tail tidy; and some pic of the stock exhaust with the 390 tail tidy; with the stock exhaust a heat shield at the indicator is definitely required; otherwise the tip of the indicator gets damaged from the exhaust gases (at high rpms).
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As it's now possible to attach PDF-files, here the attached PDF-file of the baseplate to download it.
The back of the plate must be beveled to fit the recess in the subframe perfectly, or alternatively, the plate can be cut slightly smaller.
The back of the plate must be beveled to fit the recess in the subframe perfectly, or alternatively, the plate can be cut slightly smaller.
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vaïk
fast rider
HiThanks!
It won't be long and everyone with an 801 has built his own tail tidy; possibly using an "alternative" Aliexpress unit instead of an Evotech...
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Below is the link to the STL file I created for this number plate holder (with a cable grommet for the rear dashcam).
I printed it in ASA; it holds up very well.
I did spray-paint it, though, to protect it better.
https://cults3d.com/:4573069
BareseInMoto
contributing rider
From what I can see in the photo below, the two parts holding the indicators in the Evotech tail tidy have bolts, which I guess it means they can be separated from the main holder.
Is that the case? If so, they can be cut shorter so that the indicators won't be right in front of the exhaust?
Is that the case? If so, they can be cut shorter so that the indicators won't be right in front of the exhaust?
@BareseInMoto Yes, exactely.
With the standard mounts, the turn signals comply with European regulations, which require a distance of 180 mm between the "illuminated surfaces".
However, if a smaller gap is acceptable in Australia, you can shorten the mounts and the corresponding nuts.
In my case, only the tip of the original turn signal had melted; I would assume that shortening each side by about 1.5 - 2 cm might work.
Here a link to download the installation instruction with further detailed information about the assembly:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1...m_125_200_390_duke_tail_tidy.pdf?v=1759753594
Here a pic of the separated stock mounts (with some aftermarket turn signals that didn't work as expected).
With the standard mounts, the turn signals comply with European regulations, which require a distance of 180 mm between the "illuminated surfaces".
However, if a smaller gap is acceptable in Australia, you can shorten the mounts and the corresponding nuts.
In my case, only the tip of the original turn signal had melted; I would assume that shortening each side by about 1.5 - 2 cm might work.
Here a link to download the installation instruction with further detailed information about the assembly:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1...m_125_200_390_duke_tail_tidy.pdf?v=1759753594
Here a pic of the separated stock mounts (with some aftermarket turn signals that didn't work as expected).
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BareseInMoto
contributing rider
Thanks Tom, your replies are always very informative!
Same here in Australia, minimum legal spacing is 180mm.
Have you tried with indicators that have aluminium casing?
Same here in Australia, minimum legal spacing is 180mm.
Have you tried with indicators that have aluminium casing?
Aluminum probably wouldn't help; it has very high thermal conductivity, so the electronics and the lens would still get damaged if exposed to the heat.
I would either use a heat shield on the turn signal (that works perfectly for me) or use shorter turn signals; or reduce the distance between the turn signals.
If you use the search function here on the forum, you’ll also find some information about turn signals / indicators on the 801.
I would either use a heat shield on the turn signal (that works perfectly for me) or use shorter turn signals; or reduce the distance between the turn signals.
If you use the search function here on the forum, you’ll also find some information about turn signals / indicators on the 801.
BareseInMoto
contributing rider
Yeah that makes sense.
I read through the other threads, just thinking about all the possible options we have so far.
I read through the other threads, just thinking about all the possible options we have so far.