Mudguard Extenders

[johnsmith222]

Hi guys.

I was wondering whether a front mudguard extender is a worthwhile purchase to give the oil cooler, radiator etc a bit more protection in terms of salt and dirt. It would be for a zzr600e that gets used regularly and through winter.

I know they're only 17 quid, but I don't really have 17 quid to throw away on something that's worthless.

Thanks for any advice on the matter.

[Flip]

It makes your mudguard longer, it must work surely.

You have a month or two before the shit weather comes (unless you live in Wales and it never went away) £8.50 saved a month will get you one by October if money is that tight. (That's actually not meant to be sarcasm).

[Dazbo666]

Had a "fender extender" on the old GPZ, and yes it helped a fair amount.
I'm seriously considering getting one for the Bandit too before the worst of the winter starts Yes its worth getting one IMO
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[johnsmith222]

Thanks guys.

It seems like it would definately be a worthwhile purchase. Another similarly related question, the radiator and oil cooler grills are all rusted on my ZZR.

I have heard of people replacing them with smaller holed grills to protect them from smaller stones and the likes. I think they used chicken wire or something. Does anyone have an ebay link to the stuff I need so I can cut it myself and fit it?

I don't want one of those custom covers beowulf sells. Thanks.

[iooi]

Save your £17 and find some plastic at home to make one.

In true Blue Peter style, a empty oil bottle is good and you can make it a bit longer for even better protection
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[Mark65]

Hi
Yes they will work well, i made my own from a £1 black bucket from asda, just cut a large square out then make a template out of cardboard and score the template into plastic and then cut with heavy duty scissors or stanley knife.
Then you can use 1200 wet an dry to smooth the edges up, drill tidy but small holes into it x2 and the same on the mudguard and attach with stainless roundhead nut an bolt, hex type pref, and not to big.
This works great i did it on my YBR and i dont get shit thrown up the front of the engine or exhaust or my legs, i flared mine slghtly so it was wider at the bottom.
Cost was £1 plus some small bolts i had (actually small pc screws in chrome with nuts that fit, that and about 1.5 hours of time.

Mark
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Yeah, I had a fenda extenda on my old Hornet. A doddle to fit and do keep the downpipes/ front of the sump much cleaner.
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[St0rmer66]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?campid=5336658299&customid=contextual&toolid=0&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%2FUniversal-Motorcycle-Mudguard-Mudflap-Fender-Extender-%2F160455691138%3Fpt%3DUK_Motorcycle_Parts

Just got this from the adverts at the bottom of the page, handy! Now you only need £11.50 .

I had one on my SV650S but that's because the standard one is far too short and throws water up at the front cylinder spark plug.. causing misfires.
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