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Makes And Models => Energica => Topic started by: joesedroid on February 27, 2023, 01:42:32 AM
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Got this off amazon, I think I like it. Ridden a bit with it on but no puddles yet. Some angles it looks odd but seems like it will work...
Can upload a picture, everything I try wont make it smaller than 600k :-[.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M4RDV3U?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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I would be very interested in seeing pictures of it on an Energica once you can get pictures. I’m having a hard time imagining how that would mount, much less how it would look on the bike.
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Probably not for everyone but took about 30 mins and can be take off in 5. I used one of the rubber straps for the front near the seat and 5 zip ties as well, 2 at the top and to under the license plate after drilling holes in the plastic fender itself. Very sturdy but I don't trust the zip ties for longevity of course. Ill see how it works some day and use black wire if its good.
Joe
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Pictures added.
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That looks definitely good for a relatively cheap piece and it's not looking crappy! But how effective is it?
I installed the original Energica splash guard (after having it painted). It's a bit wider than yours and doesn't run so far down, but that's OK because Germans license plates are quite big.
Nevertheless I would wish it to be more effective, there is still water splashing you from behind (reduced to maybe 5- 10 % but still).
So I would like someone to come up with a good-looking extension of the fender which in my view would reduce the upwhirl of road moisture much more effective.
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or you could carry a rain jacket if you think you will encounter water and put that on. 8) ;D
What about the front tire? Id think that would throw water up in front of you as well right?
Aaron
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My experience: Without any splash guard, water thrown up by the back wheel will hit your back and run down. A rain jacket will keep your upper body dry but you will end up with a wet a**.
I cannot tell you why, but the water from the front tyre is negligible. So the frontal fender acts apparently quite well.
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Thanks for the pics folks. Both the Amazon guard and the OEM guard look good. I may have to get one or the other.
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I fashioned a rear fender/splash guard for my BMW RS out of a generic rubber auto mud flap that I bought at my local auto accessory store. You get two in a package for under $20. I cut them in half, glued and bolted the pieces together and attached them to my license plate/brake light bracket and frame tubes with both bolts and hose clamps. I have had it on that bike for the past 5 years and it has been working great to keep mud and water off of my back. Photo attached.
BTW, you know what they say about BMW motorcycle owners - the cheapest part on the bike is the rider. ;D
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I will resize that here to make it smaller for this forum when clicked on:
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Thanks, Don.