Preventing fender scratches with throwovers...

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Mar 29, 2009 | 07:46 PM

ShockwaveTXB

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Preventing fender scratches with throwovers...

So I'm looking at a set of River Road compact slant bags for my Street Bob because I like the idea of something that fits between the shocks and the turn sigs w/o having to relocate anything. I also like the ease of the throwovers, but I'm worried about damage to fender. I will probably get the bag supports you can get that attach to the struts to keep the bags away from the bike, but what can I do to help keep the fender looking nice?

I found this made by Fox Creek, but not sure if the size of it would match up, but it might work...

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/304.html

Anyways, I wanted to see what some of you might have done to keep your fenders from getting ruined with throwovers.

thanks.

Last edited by ShockwaveTXB; Mar 29, 2009 at 08:17 PM.

Mar 29, 2009 | 08:02 PM

archergodwin

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Just bought a set of these:

http://img.jpcycles.com/product/7110276_A.jpg

Mar 30, 2009 | 01:00 AM

JRK5892

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3M makes a clear protective film... like a tape... i put that over my fender ever time i have the bags on... got a huge role on ebay pretty cheap... works awesome! so good that i have it on the front of my truck and girls car as well

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:39 AM

ratt196635

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I use a piece of closed cell foam works great and has not scratched it yet.

Mar 30, 2009 | 12:05 PM

djwhaley

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I use a micro fiber towel

Mar 30, 2009 | 08:06 PM

obonaven

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I just that grip padding stuff that keeps carpets from slipping. I just can't think of what it's called right now. Had it under my bags for a year now and looking good.