Those of you that went the route of a Tiger tail probably went that route because you probably have a bike that’s lowered with an extended swingarm, and possibly even have an extended tail section. They work well for allowing you to get the bike low, but probably hate that you don’t have trunk space anymore.
This is something I had to develop out of necessity. Usually gen 2 turbo bikes don’t require many aftermarket electronics because of the ability to do all the tuning through the ecu. However in my case with different things I’m testing, adding a data logger, egt canbus driver, air compressor and power distribution module, a standard tiger tail just wouldn’t work for me.
So after taking a few measurements on the stock sub frame, and a few clicks of the mouse, this is what I came up with in CAD. Then promptly cut one out on my cnc table.
It uses the main two front factory bolts on the subframe, and then bolts in to four other points on the subframe with self tappers. Measurements were spot on, and it dropped right in to place.
So initially I was thinking this this was going to be just a one off part for myself. I was going to design another piece to block the space between the top of the subframe and the actual tail to keep water and rubber out. And I was set to leave it pretty much like that. But after stacking in all the electronics the wheels started turning and came up with more ideas that would appeal to others.
For the battery hold down I came up with an adjustable shelf that goes over the ecu. The shelf allows for more flat space to mount electronics to. And with the ability to slide forward and backwards allows for someone to secure a smaller then stock battery. Or because the battery now sits two inches lower someone can take advantage of mounting a much bigger then stock battery as well. I’m going to design adjustable arms that attach to the top of the shelf to hold the battery from the sides too.
Aside from the battery hold down arms, I plan to make some panels for the sides to further help block out water/rubber.
Id also like some input from you guys as for some other features I could add to make this even better. If I get a really good feasible idea, I’ll give that person one of these once it’s finalized- absolutely FREE!
Ill post updates here when I have time to work on the design more.
This is something I had to develop out of necessity. Usually gen 2 turbo bikes don’t require many aftermarket electronics because of the ability to do all the tuning through the ecu. However in my case with different things I’m testing, adding a data logger, egt canbus driver, air compressor and power distribution module, a standard tiger tail just wouldn’t work for me.
So after taking a few measurements on the stock sub frame, and a few clicks of the mouse, this is what I came up with in CAD. Then promptly cut one out on my cnc table.
It uses the main two front factory bolts on the subframe, and then bolts in to four other points on the subframe with self tappers. Measurements were spot on, and it dropped right in to place.
So initially I was thinking this this was going to be just a one off part for myself. I was going to design another piece to block the space between the top of the subframe and the actual tail to keep water and rubber out. And I was set to leave it pretty much like that. But after stacking in all the electronics the wheels started turning and came up with more ideas that would appeal to others.
For the battery hold down I came up with an adjustable shelf that goes over the ecu. The shelf allows for more flat space to mount electronics to. And with the ability to slide forward and backwards allows for someone to secure a smaller then stock battery. Or because the battery now sits two inches lower someone can take advantage of mounting a much bigger then stock battery as well. I’m going to design adjustable arms that attach to the top of the shelf to hold the battery from the sides too.
Aside from the battery hold down arms, I plan to make some panels for the sides to further help block out water/rubber.
Id also like some input from you guys as for some other features I could add to make this even better. If I get a really good feasible idea, I’ll give that person one of these once it’s finalized- absolutely FREE!
Ill post updates here when I have time to work on the design more.
he has the fancy tools 
