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Message started by engineer on 04/17/16 at 19:16:02

Title: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by engineer on 04/17/16 at 19:16:02

Today I spent some time picking gravel and tar out of the engine cooling fins. It got there when I rode on freshly chip and sealed back roads last fall. The front tire throws it up on the engine. The county just sent out a bulletin that they plan to continue the chip and seal program this spring.

So I am thinking of some sort of guard on the rear of the front fender. Somebody did a nice job of installing one and posted a picture and I think they even mentioned where they got the hardware but I can't find that thread now. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by Dave on 04/18/16 at 04:19:38

There is a product called Fenda Extenda that is a molded plastic piece to lengthen the front fender. Unfortunately I don't see one that is made for the Savage (no surprise).

http://shop.fendaextenda.com/category.sc;jsessionid=481BB22E33D51B803BFE8572030C9DBB.m1plqscsfapp06?categoryId=3

I just ordered one for my new Honda NT700, and I included a note that asked how to get one to fit the Savage fender. I will try the one I get and see if it can be used on the Savage.

Other than that you can just by some floor mat material and cut it to fit.....MMRanch and Serowbot have it on their bikes.

Another option is to fit the an alternate front fender that is bigger - but you would either have to paint it to match, or get one that is chrome. The Kawasaki KZ750 fender adds more protection and is easy to adapt, the Honda Goldwing fender offers more protection and is a bit harder to adapt.
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1453983731

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by Serowbot on 04/18/16 at 07:20:52

Not the prettiest thing,.. but hey... it's a mudflap. How pretty should a mudflap be?... ;D
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1333326450
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt82/serowbot/rerun/mflap001.jpg

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/18/16 at 09:16:10

How pretty CAN a mudflap be? I think it's a thing of beauty.

However, now is the time for evaluating the function.

Would you wish it was longer or wider?

You can build one that is gawky looking andas protective as a windscreen, trim until it is acceptable..

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by Dave on 04/18/16 at 10:03:06

5E485F425A4F42592D0 wrote:

How pretty should a mudflap be?... ;D

Without the chrome plated lady on it? :-?

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by Serowbot on 04/18/16 at 11:59:16

She fell off... :-?
http://www.oldtowncruisers.com/webshop/lvconfig/groups/images/uitlaat-ornamenten-gg-10.jpg

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by Dave on 04/18/16 at 12:42:46

Wow.....She's Hot! :o

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by DesertRat on 04/18/16 at 15:10:35

7066716C74616C77030 wrote:

She fell off... :-?

http://www.oldtowncruisers.com/webshop/lvconfig/groups/images/uitlaat-ornamenten-gg-10.jpg

Dude, I want one --- UMMMM NOPE

Quote:

299.95 Euro = $339.30 US Dollar

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by engineer on 04/18/16 at 16:44:07

Serowbot's mud flap is along the lines of what I may make but that fenda extenda looks really nice. I'm thinking that I'll go to the local dealer and take some measurements of fenders on the bikes that they do make extenders for and see if any of them are close enough to fit the Savage.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/18/16 at 17:00:48

Protecting the engine doesn't take a lot, but the feet, on a wet road, take a hosing. A wider at the bottom design might perform better.

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by Serowbot on 04/18/16 at 17:48:04

I think that sucker would have to be near the ground to keep legs dry.... ;D

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/18/16 at 19:15:18

Yeah, probably. It's maybe not doable. Low enough to help might be something that would hang up on a speed bump.

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by batman on 05/21/16 at 19:08:28

How about a plastic dirt bike fender? Stiff enough to hold it shape under normal riding yet flexiable if you hit a speed bump. Pick the front or back tip ,thatever fits the best an threw bolt it to the bottom of your stock fender ,if it's some weird color grab a can of flat black and spray it.

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by DesertRat on 05/21/16 at 19:13:13

5F5C49505C5309053D0 wrote:

that's a cool idea ...

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by MMRanch on 05/21/16 at 21:06:45

If you can find a foot of Hay Baler Belt it would make a dandy mud flap , my baler came with 5" wide belt , but I've been replacing them with 8" wide as they tear-up . Some dealerships sell them by the foot off a big roll, tractor supply sells them in 15 foot strips. ;)

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by Dave on 05/22/16 at 08:03:15

The problem with using a dirt bike fender is they are made for 21" wheels, and they are mounted up high....they would look pretty silly mounted down on the tire as the radius just wouldn't be right. They are also made to keep the dirt from being thrown in the riders face...they don't do much to keep crap off the engine.

Here is an option or two for a longer fender. The KZ750 one would mount with just drilling new holes - the Honda Goldwing fender is bigger - but would require you making a new mounting bracket.
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1453983731/0#0

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by DesertRat on 05/22/16 at 10:59:42

a quick and simple eBay search turned up literally 1,000's of dirt bike fenders that fit all the under 21" dirt bike wheels.

within the post by batman - "... Pick the front or back tip ..." nothing stated about replacing the whole fender, only using the tip of the fender as a mud flap.

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by Dave on 05/22/16 at 15:17:39

Sorry.....somehow I missed the dirt bike fender was going to be cut up for a mud flap, and not used as a fender.

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by old_rider on 05/22/16 at 15:30:59

Just type motorcycle mud flaps on ebay

I typed motorcycle front mud flaps and this one popped up....
pretty wide and fairly long.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mud-Flaps-Motorcycle-and-Bycycle-Made-for-Simplex-but-fit-all-makes-/291747450912?hash=item43ed80d020:g:34gAAOxygPtSulpZ&vxp=mtr

Title: Re: Looking for mud guard suggestions
Post by batman on 05/22/16 at 16:48:24

This is a little more involved but I used a fender off a sportster,mounted to my zuk fender (mig welder) then bowed out the bottom near the ground (acts like a mud flap ),I rode 100 mi. today it some wet roads(scattered showers) that use to soak me to the knee, and didn't even get my boots wet.