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And explains the quickness in the aftermarket offering fender extenders and radiator guards.
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To me that clearly indicates the back of the front fender is too short
My Royal Enfield had superbly valanced mudguards. There are a few still out there.Sadly that is the norm with many modern bikes. However the V Strom 1000 is an exception. I remember with fondness, back in the day when a new bike would be complimented on having "well valanced mudguards" (or fenders in your parts).....
Why wouldn't the factory put a longer fender on the bike, if the purpose of the fender is for protection?
My guess Is that style plays a larger role in fender design than function. That is evident in other parts of the bike, too, like seats.My question begs an answer.
Why wouldn't the factory put a longer fender on the bike, if the purpose of the fender is for protection?
Is it about style or cost, or both?
Am I missing something here, besides the boat?
Certainly agree with that! If I recall correctly my 74 CB 750 had no problems with debris thrown up by the front tire.My guess Is that style plays a larger role in fender design than function. That is evident in other parts of the bike, too, like seats.
Things have worsened with modern motorcycles. The attach photo shows a 1982 Suzuki GS850G, like a blue one I owned from 1982-1998. The Suzy has a proper and effective front and rear fender, and a proper seat. I never needed a fender extender or aftermarket seat with that motorcycle (and of course, no radiator guard!). Those days are long gone. Style now prevails over function.
Yeah, but a shorter fender also uses less material to manufacture. Maybe those pennies add up over time?My guess Is that style plays a larger role in fender design than function.
Nice bike! I was a big Suzuki guy back then, 1968 X6 Hustler, 1972 GT750 Lemans, 1978 GS 750, and a 1980 GS 750, all bought new. I liked the GS850G a lot, shaft drive I believe. But I started buying Kawasakis in 1982, my cousin was the dealer, KZ1100.My guess Is that style plays a larger role in fender design than function. That is evident in other parts of the bike, too, like seats.
Things have worsened with modern motorcycles. The attached photo shows a 1982 Suzuki GS850G, like a blue one I owned from 1982-1998. The Suzy has a proper and effective front and rear fender, and a proper seat. I never needed a fender extender or aftermarket seat with that motorcycle (and of course, no radiator guard!). Those days are long gone. Style now prevails over function.
In my opinion, with such a "niche" bike, I'm not sure it will add up to much. The value is going to depend on units sold.Yeah, but a shorter fender also uses less material to manufacture. Maybe those pennies add up over time?
Really? Please elaborate.I recorded a _small_ but measurable decrease in mpg after putting the Fenda Extenda on.