Tidying up the back end of the Z1000
Suppose it’s just a matter of personal choice as to whether you stick with the standard back-end or replace it with something smaller to neaten it up. I decided to replace it as I’ve never been a fan of the large factory fit number plate holders on any of the bikes I’ve had.
I have the 2014 – Z1000 SX Tourer and to make sure the tail tidy was compatible with the panniers system I decided that I would replace the stock rear light and stock indicators with an integrated unit meaning there would be no indicator stalks. I had also fitted an integrated rear light unit on my previous bike (a Honda CB1000R).
The tail tidy from Evotech is really well made and finished and according to the web site information weighs in at 360 grammes.
It’s made of aluminium and is finished in black. Fitting is pretty easy and the instructions are clear enough and easy to follow.
Crucially the mounting holes are in the right place so there is no messing about when lining the tail tidy up and fitting to the bolts through the holes that are vacated once you have removed the factory unit – and it’s a sturdy piece of kit as well and better quality than some tail tidy’s that I have used over the years
Because I had gone for an integrated rear light and indicators this meant that the part of the tail tidy that would have had the indicators mounted to it were now obsolete but this was a simple two-minute job to trim them off with a hacksaw and then touch up with black paint (see the pic with the red circle).
In fact when I bought mine back at the start of June the Evotech tail tidy wasn’t compatible with the pannier system on the 2014 model but I gather that the new one is which of course gives you the option of sticking with the stock indicators if that’s your choice.
Service from Evotech was spot on with my order received the day after I had placed it – and when I spoke to them on the ‘phone when I was ordering it they were first class as well – so for the £65 I spent this gets my vote and I’d definitely consider Evotech products again.
If you click on the first picture below it will open the pictures into a gallery that you can click-through and they should all be pretty self-explanatory.
Hi,interesting readingI have just ordered a new Z1000 sx Tourer and one of the 1st things I will do is add a tail tidy,I see you have integrated indicators with the rear light(I have this on my 08 R1 and love the look without indicator stalks,not selling this bike)
Where did you get the one on your Z1000 from??
Also the Kawasaki dealer said there was no seat pod available for the tourer because of the panniers ,yet you have one.
rgds burnHard
Bernard just seen this on my phone. Will reply properly in the morning. Tony
Bernard,
First of all thanks for visiting my Blog. Like you I like the integrated look rather than the standard one, I had the integrated rear light and indicators on my 2012 CB1000R and doing the same on the Z1000 SX was one of the first things I thought about when I bought the bike last year.
I got mine via ebay (BS Motoparts) and think they were about £60 or so and an easy fit as well with no need for relays (which I had to fit on the CB1000).
Cant think why your dealer would say you cant get the rear seat pod as it’s a standard Kawasaki OEM part – bit overpriced mind to buy separately – think they are about £90. I got mine as part of the deal I agreed last May its just a standard fit and there are no issues with the panniers being on.
Hope that information is helpful.
(if you want more info or pictures you can mail me at 1894tony@gmail.com if that is easier)
Regards
Tony