Hi,
Are there any disadvantages to removing all the plastics (side panels, mudguards) and going trail riding? Saves breaking them...
Plastics
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gavinskii
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Re: Plastics
I can't see this as being a great idea.
Removing mudguards and you will get covered in mud /water
Remove side panels and let dust and dirt into you air filter (typically).....
Removing mudguards and you will get covered in mud /water
Remove side panels and let dust and dirt into you air filter (typically).....
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mudeevee
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Re: Plastics
Fairly sure that front and back mudguards are a legal requirement. Also, the number plate generally has off the back one.
Side panels do a good job of keeping the crap out of the electrics and air filter.
If you scratch them (and you Will), they are easy to do and not hugely expensive. My bike changes colour every couple of months or so!
Side panels do a good job of keeping the crap out of the electrics and air filter.
If you scratch them (and you Will), they are easy to do and not hugely expensive. My bike changes colour every couple of months or so!
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G-Bru
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Re: Plastics
Unfortunately it's the nature of the sport dude. Rather have my plastics get scratched or broken than doing damage to the exhaust, frame or subframe! Plastics are relatively cheap anyways.
Looped my lovely new KTM out on a MX Track and cracked the rear fender. Fixed it with a bit of superglue, no bother in replacing it as I will probably only do it again.....
G
Looped my lovely new KTM out on a MX Track and cracked the rear fender. Fixed it with a bit of superglue, no bother in replacing it as I will probably only do it again.....
G
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Naz
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Re: Plastics
All fair points, well made.
I asked because after my first ride I (and the bike) was covered in mud so wondered how much worse could it be without mudguards etc.? Air filter on my bike is under the seat i.e. the inlet is pointing up and protected by the seat. But the battery will be exposed. Hadn't thought of the legal angle though.
Thanks for the advise guys.
I asked because after my first ride I (and the bike) was covered in mud so wondered how much worse could it be without mudguards etc.? Air filter on my bike is under the seat i.e. the inlet is pointing up and protected by the seat. But the battery will be exposed. Hadn't thought of the legal angle though.
Thanks for the advise guys.
Naz
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Dave
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Re: Plastics
Front mudguard is the most important plastic you will ever own. Without it you will fail at life and you eyes will be awash with the filth of the land.
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Billy
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Re: Plastics
gtcodave wrote:Front mudguard is the most important plastic you will ever own. Without it you will fail at life and you eyes will be awash with the filth of the land.
Most important plastic you will own is a Platinum American Express card (if you`re lucky).
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kentWR
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Re: Plastics
Naz wrote:Hi,
Are there any disadvantages to removing all the plastics (side panels, mudguards) and going trail riding? Saves breaking them...
Just when you thought you had heard it all
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Naz
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