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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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I switched from the stock 2-up seat to a Mustang solo and like the look with a bib, but am a little concerned about dirt getting under the bib and scratching up the paint. I never used a 'nose bra' on a car, but that was the knock on those things. I see quite a few riders using fender bibs and just wondered if this is a concern for anyone? Thanks,
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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put some felt on the bottom with glue to avoid this issue if it is a Mustang bib.

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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Go to your dealer and give them 12 bucks for a rear fender protector. Its the clear plastic piece that comes on your bike as original. Cut it to fit under your bib, and you are set. Can't scratch...no way...no how. and bonus...its easily removable with NO damage to the fender.
 
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Like the previous poster stated,the plastic film fender protector works great.When ever I run with the stock seat,I always put a layer of that stuff on top of the fender where the seat touches.If it can protect the fender from a seat,I'm sure it will work with a bib.
 
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Thanks everyone for the input. Very helpful.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 06:02 AM
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To be safe, is there a HD part number for that clear vynl in case the parts guy says there is no such thing?
 

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