[w3ub]

Decided to install the optional front mud guard, as I will occasionally ride on some dirt and gravel roads. What a PITA ... I mean, unless I am missing something, I don't think the mechanical engineer tried to install this part after completing the CAD drawings ... And for such a simple part, should have taken two minutes ...
/Doug

 

[SONNY PP]

When I received my PP I asked the dealer to do it and they told me just what you said, jaja!!

 

[Mitico]

It's amazing how 2 screws can be such a pain...

 

[dmrst]

It's amazing how 2 screws can be such a pain...

on each side and the brake line and the fittment. I swapped mine for an OE cf replacement and it took wayyyy longer than it should've. I wont change it again if I don't have to.

Truth told it wasnt that hard, but as the OP mentioned more pain that it should've been.

 

[w3ub]

Yep, just much more of a pain that it should be ...
/Doug

 

[jfusaro]

Glad to hear I was not the only one

 

[SONNY PP]

I don't know if it's normal but mine has a little movement. Have fitted shims but it still moves a little, nothing to worry about.


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[w3ub]

I forgot to mention ...
In addition to be a pain to mount, it is not real secure, there is some movement and the attachment is not overly secure.
/Doug

 

[Thompyt]

You aren't the only one. I had it under the pillion seat. Had to look up in the fiche to see what it was for.

 

[Montanaman]

I had the dealer put mine on when I had the first service. Seems to be secure. I wanted it on for the additional protection.

 

[les96]

My guard extension went into the rubbish bin.

If you also have a Radiator guard fitted, on heavy braking the guard extension would rub on the Rad guard

 

[MTScott2]

If you want protection from the front wheel there is also a simple small metal engine guard to be had . 2 screws and protects the engine cover...
Mine wobbles some too.\Never really paid much attention to it. Seems like a part that shound be on but does look better without it

 

[w3ub]

I plan to ride gravel roads a bit quite frequently. Is the consensus that a radiator guard is best? Something else? If you have something you really like could you post a link?
Thanks,
/Doug

 

[amullo]

I installed a 20$ fender extender on mine.. Worked like a charm. Took 5mins to install..

 

[LBD]

This one works for me....and one piece looks way better than the 2 piece OEM kit


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[Bonaventure]

This one works for me....and one piece looks way better than the 2 piece OEM kit

I want one of those on mine. A "golden bb" launching out of a tread groove and into the rad is a concern of mine. How hard was that to install?

 

[BR Yankee]

I had the dealer put my extender on, it took him about 5 minutes. It seems to be attached solidly. From what I'm reading I'm glad I did

 

[Bonaventure]

Well, I ended up putting the front mud guard on later this afternoon. Not real easy but not too bad. It feels as secure as the rest of the fender. Looks good.