Fender Eliminator = rain of gravel?

libertarian · July 21, 2010, 09:20:58 AM

After installing the fender eliminator on my shiny new 796, I'm noticing a lot of street gravel (mostly tiny) getting on the back of my seat... Is this something you guys have experienced?

dennisd · July 21, 2010, 09:45:31 AM

YEP, it's been discussed before.

redxblack · July 21, 2010, 10:45:57 AM

it's the reason my "to do" list today includes installing the hugger/fender.

DarkStaR · July 21, 2010, 12:51:07 PM

Quote from: redxblack on July 21, 2010, 10:45:57 AM
it's the reason my "to do" list today includes installing the hugger/fender.

Don't think that's going to help...unless it's a REALLY REALLY LONG hugger/fender.

libertarian · July 21, 2010, 01:09:48 PM

Yeah, there's a hugger on my 796 already, but this is clearly "roostertail" gravel. Hopefully when I get my license plate installed it'll block a bit of it.

theprocess · July 21, 2010, 04:06:37 PM

Which kit do you have?

Riding with no plate?

M1100 · July 21, 2010, 06:07:35 PM

Libertarians just say "no" to license plates

mstevens · July 22, 2010, 01:13:04 PM

That's what fenders are for!

My used 696 came with a fender eliminator. One of the first things I did was put the fender back on in order start the rain of grit hitting my back.

lofty55 · July 22, 2010, 05:52:16 PM

I chopped mine for the added functionality. Nothing to do with looks. $:-\$

DarkStaR · July 22, 2010, 06:13:00 PM

Quote from: lofty55 on July 22, 2010, 05:52:16 PM
I chopped mine for the added functionality. Nothing to do with looks. $:-\$

How did chopping the tail add functionality?

Drunken Monkey · July 22, 2010, 06:34:02 PM

Quote from: DarkStaR on July 22, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
How did chopping the tail add functionality?

The added functionality of the gravel collector for the back of the seat. Well that and the ass hydrolyzer (when it's raining)

mstevens · July 22, 2010, 06:53:06 PM

Quote from: lofty55 on July 22, 2010, 05:52:16 PM
I chopped mine for the added functionality. Nothing to do with looks. $:-\$

Seriously - now I know nothing you say can be believed.

Veloce-Fino · July 22, 2010, 07:10:14 PM

Quote from: Drunken Monkey on July 22, 2010, 06:34:02 PM
The added functionality of the gravel collector for the back of the seat. Well that and the ass hydrolyzer (when it's raining)

I sharted when I read "ass hydrolyzer"

Good stuff.

This company Emotuk sells a CF hugger for the 696 that is extended over stock length.

Raux · July 22, 2010, 08:30:33 PM

Quote from: Veloce-Fino on July 22, 2010, 07:10:14 PM
I sharted when I read "ass hydrolyzer"

Good stuff.

This company Emotuk sells a CF hugger for the 696 that is extended over stock length.

that isn't going to work.

to be able to stop some of the roostertail you'll need to get something similar to the MTS 1200 rear piece.

lofty55 · July 22, 2010, 08:50:38 PM

I complained about the roostertail (new term for me btw) to a friend and he laughed and said, "good thing you did it for the looks!"

News:

Fender Eliminator = rain of gravel?

Raux