So...I did about 200 miles in the pouring rain yesterday chasing down a tag, and rode a bunch of farm roads where the Amish live. Consequently, there was an abundance of liquid cow shit :Topes on the roads, and unbeknownst to me, it sprayed liberally onto my back as I was riding. Is there an aftermarket extension or other option to keep the road spray off my back?
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee47/2uoykcuf/repairs/kaput/101_1896.jpg)
this is the Factory triumph extension , but they are pretty much made of unobtanium now a days .
I don't see why you couldn't get some Kydex plastic (the stuff they make holsters out of )
and form it to shape to fit the rear fender and bolt it on
simple two folds , one on each side
Okay, some engineering work ahead I guess :icon_rolleyes:
you could try and talk handlebar mustache andy out of his ............... :ImaPoser
I thought your spell checker had gone mad, then I realised you have a friend with that Nick name :icon_scratch:
Pyramid Plastics (https://www.pyramid-plastics.co.uk/accessory.html?h=15_100589&accessoryCode=302&d=Tiger+900+1993+-+1999++&partNumber=056098) still have them available, a little cheaper by some resellers on eBay.
IMHO Those actually look better than the factory ones which had a very square profile. If you have any trouble with international shipping, give me a shout.
Psst, Niall -Thats a front one. :icon_wink:
Yeah, I've already installed one of those on my front. No rear on their website?
Or you could bung on a generic rubber mudflap, front and rear....
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f375/nickjtc/16%20April%202015%201.jpg) (http://s51.photobucket.com/user/nickjtc/media/16%20April%202015%201.jpg.html)
Quote from: ssevy on April 24, 2015, 03:34:42 PM
Yeah, I've already installed one of those on my front. No rear on their website?
Sorry about that :icon_redface: , could have sworn I typed "rear" in the search, just assumed they were using a generic pic. :icon_scratch:
If you have a breaker locally, might be worth a look to see if you can find a similar shape from another bike that could be trimmed to fit.
Triumph do list a pn,but I don't get the pricing? :icon_scratch:
http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_motorcycle_parts_locator.php?block_01=&block_02=100058859-0-2&block_03=23773
Quote from: threepot on April 24, 2015, 07:53:30 PM
I don't get the pricing? :icon_scratch:
To me that's saying that the kit is not available, but the individual parts which make up the kit are... but the price seems odd -9 quid for a full kit, but 25 quid just for the extension bit :icon_scratch:
sevy,
bike bandit has OEM listed for $40
worth a shot
it lets you put it in cart, so maybe ................................
Thanks all. hermy's has the individual parts but no kit.
Hi Ssevy - am attaching pics of my mudflap - cost zilch. I found an old ford mudflap in the back of the garage with a nice rectangular bottom, cut to an oblong with Stanley knife, shaped top with Surform, so it was symetrical.
Attached under numberplate with two big self tappers.
Polished with Cockpit Shine.
Glued on a Triumph logo laminated at work (laminated paper is amazingly durable !)
The jobs a good 'un.... $40 for a bit of rubber ?!?
Cheers Rodger
Another very neat job.
Looks great! I'll likely end up doing something similar.
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
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)
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... :^_^
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 :icon_rolleyes:
Quote from: nickcalne on April 27, 2015, 08:41:32 AM
Doesn't fashion always dictate bike design? In fact not just bike design but all consumer led design?
Yes, except for cruisers.
This has been bugging me, probably after posting that dud link :icon_rolleyes:
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 (http://www.worldoftriumph.com/triumph_motorcycle_parts_locator.php?block_01=&block_02=100061507-5-2&block_03=621910) which is a bit on the pricey side at £ 32. A9708258 (http://www.triumphinstructions.com/ProdDocs/A9708258-EN.pdf)
The Powerbronze Mud Deflector Rear (http://powerbronze.co.uk/25337234/25337151/25085616/MUD-DEFLECTOR-%28REAR%29---TRIUMPH-,TROPHY-1200,-13-15---MATT-BLACK.item) which I like the look of but is still pricey at £ 29.95.
Or a more Generic (http://www.jesterstrickbits.co.uk/products/Number-Plate-Mudguard-Extender-Duck-Tail.html) 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 :BangHead
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!
(http://ssevy.smugmug.com/Kentucky-Trip-May-2015/i-8Z4F9KH/0/X2/IMG_0599-X2.jpg)
The simplest solutions are often the most effective.
Quote from: nickjtc on June 03, 2015, 05:30:53 AM
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. ;)