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Concours (C14) Fender Extenders Front and Rear
- Thread starter Blue One
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There are several in this discussion.
Reply #3 is 1.
Reply #3 is 1.
I'm too lazy to go thru 19 pages of response, so I'll just ask...
Does the rear fender extender greatly interfere with rear tire changes? While on the bike's centerstand, it's already a challenge to remove the rear wheel with the length of the STOCK rear fender...
Does the rear fender extender greatly interfere with rear tire changes? While on the bike's centerstand, it's already a challenge to remove the rear wheel with the length of the STOCK rear fender...
Vic said:
The answer is, yes and no.
First of all how often would you remove the rear wheel at the side of the road, for me that would be never, if I can't plug a tire it's flatbed tow time for me.
So, yes in that situation it would be difficult.
In a shop for a tire change, it isn't an issue, they use the drop out plate on the hoist to remove the rear tire.
At home in the garage you can put the center stand up on a piece of 2x6 and then tip the bike forward and remove the rear wheel.
Another way is to tip the bike forward and set the front fork ends on a milk crate ( when you have the front wheel off too for a tire change on both ends )
Anyway, for the most part it hasn't proven to be a big issue, and the payoff with the extra function of having a greatly improved rear fender is more than worth it.
^^^
Blue, that's a good suggestion, and one that makes me realize my problem solving skills are getting rusty in my old age!
Blue, that's a good suggestion, and one that makes me realize my problem solving skills are getting rusty in my old age!
I really like the looks of the one Blue One sells, but I can't see myself 'doctoring it surgically' to fit my bike currently, as I have a trailer hitch and brackets mounted.. which would impact it's usage 'as is'...
as it stands, it' is a bit "non P/C" to post stuff like this on an IM's for sale product page, so maybe it needs to be moved to C14 accessories, instead..
just a thought.
Knowing how much 'schmutz' my bike throws up on the rear trunk, I'd still opt for the original Blue One version, as it seems much wider, and more able to keep 'schmutz' off my trunk... and it looks good like it belongs there.
as it stands, it' is a bit "non P/C" to post stuff like this on an IM's for sale product page, so maybe it needs to be moved to C14 accessories, instead..
just a thought.
Knowing how much 'schmutz' my bike throws up on the rear trunk, I'd still opt for the original Blue One version, as it seems much wider, and more able to keep 'schmutz' off my trunk... and it looks good like it belongs there.
smokin
Training Wheels
Bowyerv said:Many thanks for your contact. Order made, money paid. Here comes another set on its way to Aus :beerchug:Bowyerv said:Hello Larry. Sent you a PM last week for a set to Australia. Did you get it? ,
Well done Bowyerv,I only just now found the supplier of the fender extender,you are on the ball,outstanding.
PM sent. :beerchug:
I installed both fender extenders a month ago. I finally "had the chance" to ride in some decent rain yesterday on the way home, 10+ miles in the rain. The front one works like all front extenders thou it is longer than others so has more protection. As far as I know Larry's rear extender is the only one out there. Previously after riding in the rain the back of the bike was covered in dirty crap thrown up by the tire, especially the top case and its lock. With the rear extender the back of the bike was wet, of course, but very little evidence of dirt and other road crap on the back. It didn't look any worse than the rest of the bike's upper parts. I'm extremely happy with its performance.
Excellent product, Larry! Thanks!
Leo
Excellent product, Larry! Thanks!
Leo
Hi Larry; Thanks for the quick responce and shipping of your front and rear extenders. I'm very pleased with the quality and protection.
Drblackbird
Big Wheel
PM sent for a Set of extenders......
642mirage
Training Wheels
Went for spirited ride (130 miles) and due to the weather being hot/cold the farmers had really tracked up the roads with what came off of their tires (you can't fault them they are trying to take care of their cattle). I was really glad to have this addition on my fender since it bought a little piece of mind over dirty roads at speeds that were …...happy.
Hexrays said:
With my front and rear extenders, follow the instructions and you'll be fine.
The front one is glued on using ABS glue, (the front extender is made from ABS plastic as is the Kawasaki front fender) the rear must be riveted on with the supplied black pop rivets as per instructions (the Kawasaki rear fender is Polypropylene plastic and the extender is ABS so they can't be glued well)
As they say if all else fails read the instructions
:beerchug:
Interesting as a rear fender from you may be my near future. Thx.
Blue One said:
Thank you! Unfortunately, some urgent home repair expenses (e.g. leaky roof) have curbed some of my farkle $s for a bit ...
sernethius
Tricycle
I would like a set of extenders, please.
For anyone on the fence about getting one of his extenders.
I have one on the front of my C-14.
Love it...
Ride safe, Ted
I have one on the front of my C-14.
Love it...
Ride safe, Ted
Pm sent regarding rear one...
Shizzle said:
No problem. Impatience gets you nowhere.
I always respond to messages but like everyone else life gets busy occasionally.
Rather than posting trying your best to make me look bad perhaps you should have acknowledged that I did in fact respond to you.
Just so everyone knows, he didn't have the decency to respond that he had received my message.
In the end it's your loss, my fender extenders are available only through me and since you bought elsewhere you bought inferior products.
)Still enjoying the superior protection from your product!
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