Evotech Tail Tidy, Design Fault!

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  1. topbanana0

    topbanana0 Well-Known Member

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    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?
     
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    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.
     
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    Hi. What year is your bike? I’ve got an evotech on my 2016 bike, and it fits fine.
     
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    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.
     
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    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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    Good thought. I 'll give that a go.
     
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    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!
     
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    and the seat, the riders back and lid, the exhausts, shock absorber......... what does that hugger do?????
     
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    As the multi millionaire magician was so fond of saying".......not a lot!"
     
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