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ThunderGuts
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PostPosted: 10:52 - 05 Jun 2020    Post subject: R&G Fender Extender Reply with quote

So decided to fit a fender extender; got the R&G one and looking at the install, it uses a thin strip of adhesive tape and four little plastic pop rivets. I get the impression from the instructions the adhesive tape is only a temporary element while fitting the rivets and it's the latter that actually give the strength, but they look a bit puny? Is this adequate, or have others come up with other ways to secure theirs?

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NJD
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PostPosted: 11:29 - 05 Jun 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Replace with small bolt and nut (flanged, or nut and washer depending what works etc) if problems occur.

Never had one flap about (not R&G, but in general) on the bikes I've had with them installed.
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PostPosted: 14:11 - 05 Jun 2020    Post subject: Re: R&G Fender Extender Reply with quote

ThunderGuts wrote:
So decided to fit the R&G one and looking at the install, it uses a thin strip of adhesive tape and four little plastic pop rivets.... but they look a bit puny? Is this adequate, or have others come up with other ways to secure theirs? Cheers Thumbs Up

I agree that the double sided adhesive tape and plastic rivets look inadequate. I have ditched the tape on several fender extenders, and tried two adhesives successfully.
On my BMW, I sanded down the inside of the fender and the matching part of the fender extender. I drilled and fit the plastic rivets to align the extender, then used ABS cement to glue it on. A C-clamp helps clamp the pieces together while the cement sets up.
On my YBR, I did not have ABS cement available, so I used Shoe-Goo, a shoe repair adhesive.
These methods will not work if you think you will ever want to take the fender extender off, but they work well if you don't want it to come off unintentionally. Wink
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PostPosted: 14:41 - 05 Jun 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cheers all. Thumbs Up I have some small stainless dome-head allen bolts which could prove to be an inconspicuous solution. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks 3 or 4 little plastic pop-rivets seems insufficient given not just the force of the air, but going through puddles and all that water pounding against it.
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PostPosted: 15:17 - 05 Jun 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brings back memories, mostly used Pyramid fender extenders, removed that spongy sticky sided stuff and drilled 4 small holes through all for the self tapping screws provided.
Then drilled slightly larger holes in the fender/mudguard only so that the self tapping screws bite the extender fender with a thin layer of sealant inbetween.
Finish off with touch up nail varnish on the screw heads the same colour as the fender/mudguard.
Nuts & bolts is a no no on concaved surfaces.
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