Mud Guards
 

Hi Guys,

I have a brand new XT660Z and have found that the protection against mud and stones from the wheels is quite poor. What are the best mod that I can adopt to:

1 extend the front mud guard or create some beeter protection for engine and radiator

2 install a sort of rear mud guard.


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thanks a lot

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A rubber mud flap fixed to the front mudguard is the most effective. Solid plastic fender-extender type things cause problems if you ride on gravel. I ripped my mudguard mounts off after a stone got lodged in the tread and caught on/jammed in the fender-extender. They basically sit too close to the tyre. Rubber mud flaps are flexible and angle away from the tyre so don't trap stones. You can also select/make your own length width and level of protection.

Most people I know who have tried "huggers" at the rear have found them little or no help at all at keeping things clean, and give the same sort of issues as above on gravel/off road.

Are they sold as aftermarket parts? Can you provide me with a link to a shop or to somebody who shows the mod?

Thanks a lot for your answer

I've use one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MUD-FLAP-PRE-65-CLASSIC-TRIALS-MOTOX-ENDURO-SHERCO-GASGAS-4RT-BETA-EVO-etc-/400867019721

Alternatively you can buy mudflap material and cut your own:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grayston-500mm-x-300mm-x-3mm-Mudflap-Material-Rally-Race-Rallycross-/182076817937?hash=item2a649fc211:g:jpcAAOSwP~tW1-Qa