Rear Mudguard Extender

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Rear Mudguard Extender

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Is a rear mudguard extender worth having or just an ornament and somewhere to put a GB sticker, https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop ... Q=MUA94184

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(Interesting, this Camhead has city lids fitted to the side cases).
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LCs come with them as standard, so have always had one :)
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The Wethead & Shifthead RT mudguard extenders look like a well kept secret, http://carandrider.com/2015/05/25/free- ... -r1200rtw/
not even mentioned in the Rider's Manual.

However, they do seem to have a practical function in helping to keep the panniers, top case and fender cleaner than without,

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just the job for that nationality sticker.

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Worth having, it keeps a lot of crap off the back of the top box area. I made a mud flap/extender out of an old recycle bin lid which works well also.
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On the Camhead or Hexhead, the mudguard extender is designed to be adjustable.

This photo shows the extender pulled down 1 or 2 notches.

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IMO, when fully deployed, they look a bit naff, although do have a practical purpose.

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Does anyone bother to adjust the amount of extention depending on the weather/road conditions.

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I just leave mind extended fully, all of the time.  Anything that keeps the muck off  (or reduces it) is a good thing, in my book.  It only goes back up, when the rear wheel needs to come out.


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