Evotech Tail Tidy, Design Fault!

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  1. topbanana0

    topbanana0 Well-Known Member

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    #1 topbanana0, Jan 28, 2018
    Not sure if you speedy owners have noticed the hole/gap, fitting a Evotech leaves.
    I was aware of this before today, that water can make its way under the rear seat space.
    Previously the only thing I could think of, was stuffing an old rag into the gap.
    But after a wet ride, and a good wash last week, I was tinkering with the bike earlier and found the underseat
    was still soaking. Now replaced the rag with bubble wrap, as it won't soak up water.
    Anyone else noticed this problem, or have a better solution?
     
  2. Gravs

    Gravs New Member

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    #2 Gravs, Jan 28, 2018
    Have you got any pics? I don't have my bike yet but it's got an evotech on it so I'd like to know what to look for when I pick it up.
     
  3. Madmatt

    Madmatt Member

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    #3 Madmatt, Jan 29, 2018
    Hi. What year is your bike? I’ve got an evotech on my 2016 bike, and it fits fine.
     
  4. youngy

    youngy Active Member

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    #4 youngy, Jan 29, 2018
    Mine lets in water with the stock tail on it. it leaks in through the gaps in the panels in the "mudguard". everything under there is rusty.
     
  5. Yorkshireman

    Yorkshireman Crème de la Crème

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    #5 Yorkshireman, Jan 29, 2018
    I used some strong tape to cover the gaps in that little panel and that seems to have cured it, mind you I had a pretty wet ride yesterday followed by a wash so I'll check later.
     
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  6. youngy

    youngy Active Member

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    #5 youngy, Jan 29, 2018
    Good thought. I 'll give that a go.
     
  7. Sventhrusta

    Sventhrusta Member

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    #6 Sventhrusta, Jan 29, 2018
    The only design fault is in the original Triumph tail piece-it's hideous weighs a ton and still allows water ingress under the seat!
     
  8. youngy

    youngy Active Member

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    #7 youngy, Jan 29, 2018
    and the seat, the riders back and lid, the exhausts, shock absorber......... what does that hugger do?????
     
  9. Sventhrusta

    Sventhrusta Member

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    #8 Sventhrusta, Jan 30, 2018
    As the multi millionaire magician was so fond of saying".......not a lot!"
     
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