Rear mudguard?

[ssevy]

Looks great! I'll likely end up doing something similar.

[RJS]

Yep - been on about two years - bike ridden winter & summer - keeps the crud & wet at bay - everyone else's spray is bad enough without creating your own ! Satisfying to make something from nothing.

How do guys manage with the excuse for guards on modern bikes - must spend more time cleaning than riding ?

Have you seen the new Ducati Scrambler for example - clearly not made for Noorn Iron... or the Adirondacks. Triumphs are a bit better... unless you ride David Beckham's Bonnie - no front guard = designer dirt !

Yes - shut the wallet, crack open the ingenuity and look after your bike in the great British tradition of Hackitt & Weld !

Cheers Rodger

[nickjtc]

At risk of sounding like a prehistoric ghof, I admit to not 'getting' the modern trend in motorcycle design that allows fashion to dictate to function. No, I am not suggesting that we need totally enclosed drive chains and fully valanced mudguards, but is it TOO much to ask that if we ride in inclement weather all the $h!t and corruption on the road does not get thrown up on to us, the rider, or (heaven forbid) our passenger?

Imho a bike can still be functional and look half decent.

My 22 cents worth (2 cents + inflation)

[Nick Calne]

Doesn't fashion always dictate bike design? In fact not just bike design but all consumer led design?

I'm just glad more people and a greater variety of people are riding. 

Never noticed a problem with spray on the tiger at the rear and I think it may be due to the position of the uk number plate - but then again I'm a bit of a fair weather rider these days.

I wonder if tyre choice has an effect on spray too...

[JayDub]

I would say that most road bikes are not intended for use in the dirt or wet, the majority of them are disposed of when the summers over - like a Halfords bicycle 

[nickjtc]

Doesn't fashion always dictate bike design? In fact not just bike design but all consumer led design?

Yes, except for cruisers.

[Sin_Tiger]

This has been bugging me, probably after posting that dud link 

I offered up an old Steamer rear fender I had (as you do) against my 2014 Trophy and wouldn't you know it, if they are not identical profile, then there are no more htan microns in it. Now I don't have an extended rear mudguard on the Trophy so I can't whip it off to test on the Steamer and therefore can't be 100% certain but I think this gives you a few more options. (The Trophy pics are not mine by the way)

The genuine Triumph Rear Spray Guard Kit which is a bit on the pricey side at £ 32. A9708258

The Powerbronze Mud Deflector Rear which I like the look of but is still pricey at £ 29.95.

Or a more Generic one that looks not bad for £ 19.00.

I could have sworn seeing a report that Pyramid were doing one at just over £ 20 but I can't find that comment for the life of me, I may call the lady at Pyramid to check.

So there you go, don't start me searching for used Ford Escort mud flaps please 

[ssevy]

Okay, I ended up using one of my old snare drum practice pads and some stainless hardware. Installed just prior to a long trip, and boy, did it ever get tested thoroughly on that one!

[nickjtc]

The simplest solutions are often the most effective.

[ghulst]

The simplest solutions are often the most effective.

Absolutely. I had thought of doing some kind of extension, until I mounted my top case. Now I just leave that on and no spray hits me either.