Does a bandana really help???

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Jun 26, 2012 | 07:36 AM

#41

fonemann

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And what side of the bike do you get on from????? another STUPID QUESTION

Jun 26, 2012 | 08:50 AM

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Harryinny

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Originally Posted by Baeseman1

Clearly, I went the other direction when it came to the front fender....

That **** is awesome man!

Jun 26, 2012 | 09:17 AM

#43

AllenW

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From: Mpls, MN

I think the fenderless look is ok on 13-16" over grider or springer front ends, but not on stock looking front ends.

Rode with a 13" grider for a few years with no fender, not fun imho.
And there is enough crud kicked up to cause finish problems on paint and chrome.
And having to lean to one side to see in the rain was no fun either.
But it was cool...

Your bike, but you asked, I'd keep the fender.

Al

Jul 8, 2012 | 10:54 AM

#44

lucky1488

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From: texas

Bandanas... most definitely at night helps. i wear a head band n an "outlaw style" bottom(from glasses down) it helps a sh!tload on texas nights!!! Daytime just a top band but grasshoppers r a **** at 80 caught o.e yesterday n had to coast to the shoulder a lil to shake it off. Wife still can't get me in a full lid. Love driving her nutz

Jul 8, 2012 | 09:29 PM

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Harleybass

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From: Toledo Bend Lake Texas

I rode without a fender, years ago when I had a 21" over springer on my bike! Never heard about the bandana on the forks!

Jul 8, 2012 | 09:48 PM

#46

Mickey D

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From: Carquinez Straights - Northern CA

I rode a shovel for many years with a 21" front and no fender. Never had an issue with dirt or debris. Tying a bandana across the forks just rubbing the tire when raining is beneficial. It's definately sacrificial. I wouldn't make a habit of riding in the rain witout a fender, but in a pinch the bandana works better than nothing.

Jul 8, 2012 | 10:28 PM

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Louisianarider

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Has anybody seen this ****?!?! I Googled bandana and clicked on bandana code. WTF?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handkerchief_code

Last edited by Louisianarider; Jul 8, 2012 at 10:59 PM.

Jul 9, 2012 | 06:13 PM

#48

Harleybass

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From: Toledo Bend Lake Texas

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Originally Posted by Louisianarider

Has anybody seen this ****?!?! I Googled bandana and clicked on bandana code. WTF?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handkerchief_code

I'm thinkin you went one click too far!

So now what does it mean if you have a black bandana hanging out of the back of your assless chaps? Wait a minute, I don't think I really want to know!

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