No front fender....Problems?
No front fender....Problems?
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 490
Likes: 3
From: Virginia
Shouldnt be any issues legally or mechanically. I have found if your riding on a wet open road you will still get wet, atleast your pant legs. But how often does that happen where the road is wet and there are no car in front of you. I personally think it looks good on the XB
In ref to the post by Kramer, once your wet your wet. The tank and arms block most of the splash youll get.
In ref to the post by Kramer, once your wet your wet. The tank and arms block most of the splash youll get.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
I guess it just depends on your preferences and the bike. I was riding once with a buddy on a sporty without a fender and it began to rain. I looked over and (yes we both were getting soaked), but my buddy had to finally pull over because the lack of a fender caused a stream of water to come up and hit is face. Can't say exactly how it routed to his face but is was funny sh&t.
To each their own. ride safe.
To each their own. ride safe.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,796
Likes: 36
From: Toronto, Ontario
If you ever get into some dirty roads, you will have ton of road grime/dirt/rocks in the front part of your Engine fins, cleaning is a PITA .
If you ever hit water standing or wet roads or God Forbid rain, you get a fountain of water straight up of the wheel.
After a few months without a front fender, I realized the look of the front fender is actually equally nice and the function is well worth it.
If you ever hit water standing or wet roads or God Forbid rain, you get a fountain of water straight up of the wheel.
After a few months without a front fender, I realized the look of the front fender is actually equally nice and the function is well worth it.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 817
Likes: 4
From: Middle, TN
I took my fender off the day I bought my Springer. If it rains tie a bandana around the front end close to the tire and its all good! I've been 85+ mph on the interstate while it's raining and its worked great.
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