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qrancik

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Wet feet on a wet road
02/08/07 at 09:07:02

Hi guys,

Today I rode on my Savage on a wet road, after it was raining. My shoes and lower parts of my trousers got soaked wet. Quite annoying. The same during a little rain – a light waterproof jacket and trousers are more than enough, but from my knees down I would need a good pair of wellingtons (or whatever you call them in the US).

It seems that the front fender is too short for a good protection. Did you experience this too? Any solutions?

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Savage_Greg

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Re: Wet feet on a wet road
Reply #1 - 02/08/07 at 09:22:45

Yep. Short stylish fender that isn't worth much in the rain Tongue

I got these from JC Whitney for about $3.50 US. Then I cut some steel strips and painted them black to support the mudflap.

As it is I bought 2 sets, and used the rear flap for the front. I thought it looked better.

Aside from that a good set of boots and rain suit work better...

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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #2 - 02/08/07 at 10:26:02 I used the exact same set, based on Greg's suggestion. I didn't add the steel strips but used the supplied washers and they've been working well for over two years now. I should add that it greatly reduces road yuck on the engine but it doesn't keep my legs dry.
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Paladin. Serious Thumper Offline Hamster Posts: 4929 Sunny Southern California Gender:	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #3 - 02/08/07 at 12:31:49 Max's front fender:
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #4 - 02/08/07 at 12:40:38 Paladin. wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:02: Max's front fender: Definitely option #2.
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justin_o_guy

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Re: Wet feet on a wet road
Reply #5 - 02/08/07 at 13:30:04

When it's just a light spray comin off the front wheel I set my feet up on the engine. I do that when it's pouring too. The wettest I ever got was about 30 miles of solid downpour. Stopped at a light & when I put my feet down the ignition shocked me evrytime the thing fired. I was soaked! I had a leather jacket, a leather face shield & leather chaps. I weighed a BUNCH more when I got home than when I left.

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Re: Wet feet on a wet road
Reply #6 - 02/08/07 at 14:14:48

And even that full fender didn't keep me dry on the 2003 trip to Lander WY for the FSSNOC Rally there. Was snowing and raining the last 2 days, but we never turned back, maybe should have considered a reroute but we did not want to plow the same ground twice. Brother's HD Road King was better but he was pretty soaked too. Big fender does help with the road grit that was thrown up under the windhshield and in my face with the stock fender. Fender is aftermarket option from J & P if anyone else is interested. Max

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #7 - 02/09/07 at 10:46:02 Might want to go bigger still Is this cool or what?
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qrancik Ex Member	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #8 - 02/09/07 at 11:45:09 Thanks a lot for the ideas! I will do some mods quite soon, I think. The last photo is really cool! qrancik
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sparkett Full Member Offline never ride faster than your guardian angel flys! Posts: 168 central florida Gender:	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #9 - 02/09/07 at 17:55:37 Hi! Im in florida, rains at the drop of a hat. got these and like em. last item on page.http://www.scootworks.com/swcart/shop.cgi/page=partsrain.htm/SID=1171072380.3180
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Paladin. Serious Thumper Offline Hamster Posts: 4929 Sunny Southern California Gender:	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #10 - 02/09/07 at 19:19:08 The leg gators? Do they protect the boot as well? How are they if they touch hot engine parts?
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BOWDIER Full Member Offline Posts: 181 OCALA, FL Gender:	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #11 - 02/10/07 at 19:58:14 man were did those white fenders on that bike come from
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #12 - 02/11/07 at 07:51:33 BOWDIER wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:02: man were did those white fenders on that bike come from Now I get it...they came from this site... http://www.savage-extrem.de/viv/V13.jpg
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Phelonius Ex Member	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #13 - 02/16/07 at 11:29:36 A set of black ballistic nylon gaiters such as hikers wear not only keeps the lower legs dry, they hold warmth too. Phelonius
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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Wet feet on a wet road Reply #14 - 02/16/07 at 13:29:58 Phelonius wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:02: A set of black ballistic nylon gaiters such as hikers wear not only keeps the lower legs dry, they hold warmth too. Phelonius I like my Leather Legs. I just got the basic black (below).
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