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Cruiser
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Marysville Washngton | Anyone put mud flaps on the Vision yet? I did a search and did not find anything. If so, where did you get them and any install tips? |
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Iron Butt
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Richmond, Virginia | I installed the front flap extension. Good investment easy install really keeps my engine and front end cleaner. Not familiar with a rear flap though. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 172
Prescott, Az | Hi Mac
Where did you get the front flap? Is it leather? My tin foil one came off immediately.  |
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Tourer
Posts: 404
San Antonio, TX United States | http://www.roadhorsemotorcycleaccessories.com/mud-flap-for-victory-...
The above link has a mud flap for the front fender. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 172
Prescott, Az | Thanks Dwhite28. I just ordered one. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 849
, FL United States | Necktie - 2009-05-01 12:42 AM
Thanks Dwhite28. I just ordered one.
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Tourer
Posts: 423
northwest florida | I have a Marvin the Martian flap on the back. I was kidded about my "spaceship" so it was the only way to go. I took an old tire flap I had laying around and cut it down to fit. I might look into the front flap that dwhite is talking about. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 123
Marysville Washngton | Easy to install was what I was waiting to hear. Just ordered one. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 215
Boydsville, AR United States | I too just ordered one. I sure would like to hear of a rear flap, to keep the trailer a little cleaner. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 215
Boydsville, AR United States | I put one on mine, and it doesn't hang down far enough to make any diference. I thought a waste of money, plus they are a bitch to install. |
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Tourer
Posts: 562
SC, Bluffton | wseemann - 2009-07-13 1:10 AM
I put one on mine, and it doesn't hang down far enough to make any diference. I thought a waste of money, plus they are a bitch to install.
I see you need to drill 3 holes too. I know they can't majically stay in place, but I would hate to drill a perfectly fine fender.
For those that do install, please post us some pics.
Thank you, Herb |
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Cruiser
Posts: 137
Houston, Texas | I put one on the STARSHIP about six months ago, takes about ten minutes to remove the front fender then I used two spring clamps to hold the 'flap' in placed and drilled the holes. Bolted it up and another ten minutes to reinstall the fender. Total 30 minutes.
I have noticed a difference in the amount of dirt (less) on the front of the engine/battery.
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Tourer
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SC, Bluffton | STARSHIP 1 - 2009-07-13 2:19 PM
I put one on the STARSHIP about six months ago, takes about ten minutes to remove the front fender then I used two spring clamps to hold the 'flap' in placed and drilled the holes. Bolted it up and another ten minutes to reinstall the fender. Total 30 minutes.
I have noticed a difference in the amount of dirt (less) on the front of the engine/battery.
Did that flap some with some rust proof stainless steel bolts, or did you provide that. What was used, and do you like the looks?
Herb |
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Cruiser
Posts: 137
Houston, Texas | I used the hardware that was included and have noticed that they are starting to rust....will be replacing them with SS.
Actually I really don't even notice it anymore, its made from the same material as the rear section of the fender and it has just blended in.
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Iron Butt
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Richmond, Virginia | Just a note, when i got mine and positioned it as the instructions stated, i noticed that it was a bit short. I lowered mine down about 3/4 " lower to give more protection. there is no alteration in the mounting procedure but it does a great job. |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | I ordered one for drag specialities for both front and rear. I did the front tonight and I think it looks good. It was the medium size with the MIA flag on it. The rear is the same but it will take more work, but looks easy to do.
and that's the way it is.... WL Cronkite Jr. November 4, 1916 - July 17, 2009 |
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Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | Okay, here's the front installed. Using the flap as a template,
1. I placed it on the inside and found the height that I wanted and centered the center hole on the rear part of the front fender.
2. After drilling the center hole I mounted the mudflap using just the center bolt and marked the outer bolts from that, then removed the mudflap.
3. Drilled the holes for the outer bolts, but first made sure that it was a straight distant from the edge to the center of the hole.
4. After drilling those holes, remounted the flap on the inside using the screws and nuts supplied, but put washers to the inside that was not supplied.
5. Replaced the fenders and I was done.
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