Pyramid Fender Extender

[ty_uk]

Just bought a second hand fender extender im guessing that its just attached by screws and if so what length and how many?

[ranathari]

You don't need screws. Either incredibly strong adhesive or split pins/rivets will hold it in place nicely.

[The Guru]

I fixed mine with Evo-stik waterproof flexi bond stuff.

Clamped it and left it in the house for a couple of days to make sure that it had bonded.

No problems so far.

http://forums.sv650.org/picture.php?albumid=207&pictureid=2859

[ty_uk]

cheers both, dont really like the look of the fender exdenders but the function out ways the looks and looking at your pic aint that bad no screws showing.

[AndyBrad]

use araldite!!! screws look poo

[7755matt]

I used araldite. Just ordered a replacement extender :(

[Amanda]

Must crack on and do mine!

[simesb]

cheers both, dont really like the look of the fender exdenders but the function out ways the looks and looking at your pic aint that bad no screws showing.

You don't need one - a good dollop of silicon grease around the front plug cap can be just as effective. Worked well for me.

[The Guru]

You don't need one - a good dollop of silicon grease around the front plug cap can be just as effective. Worked well for me.

I have also done this as an extra precaution. "belt and braces" type thing

[jonny.boyd]

So from others experience what is best adhesive to use for making sure fender extender attaches and stays there?!

[Mogs]

I put mine on with screws, I fail to see why anyone cares that these should be hidden when you can see lots of screwheads, bolts and nuts all over the machine.

[Mr_Chin]

I put mine on with screws, I fail to see why anyone cares that these should be hidden when you can see lots of screwheads, bolts and nuts all over the machine.

+1, but for an even nicer finish, I used three of the black pop rivets that I had spare, which came with my aftermarket undertray. Just drilled straight through the mudguard and fender extender, and put the pop rivets in. With these, there is also sufficient clearance from the tyre, and no need for any adhesive. I have no problems doing this on any of my bikes.

[BanannaMan]

I glued mine on using both a quick drying epoxy and silicone.
Applied high temp sillicone (the stuff used for gaskets) in between and then used epoxy on the underside edges in several spots to hold in place till the sillicone dryed.
Only had to hold it together for a few minutes till the epoxy dried before putting it back on the bike.
Waited overnite before riding.

[Mr Speirs]

Silicone Sealant for me. Just normal unibond stuff, stayed on for a grand total of a year and 8000miles until I crashed it. It was still rock solid until that point.

[timwilky]

I used araldite.

Take off the fender and put the extender in place and draw round it. this marks the area you need to abrade with a bit of emery cloth, wipe clean after.

apply adhesive and hold in place with three G clamps overnight.

I have seen quite nice jobs where the edge of the joint has been filled in and the whole fender repainted to look like a one piece job.

[ty_uk]

Silicone Sealant for me. Just normal unibond stuff, stayed on for a grand total of a year and 8000miles until I crashed it. It was still rock solid until that point.


What the stuff you put around the Bath & sinks?

[maviczap]

What the stuff you put around the Bath & sinks?

Yup, it grips better than that stuff to a blanket, plus if you wet your finger and run it over the silcon it'll give a nice smooth finish.

Better still a cup of water with a couple of drops of washing up liquid in it

I used araldite, but it is a bugger to get off, if you get it in the wrong place.