Check those fender extenda's

Parkway bump +1

Fenda extenda 0

After 3 years and 25K miles of bing glued tightly in place it decided to jump ship.

I think it actually went through the front fender when it came off.

It shot out in front of me and of course I ran right over it.

Looking in the mirrors all I saw was plastic parts flying about the highway in back of me.

Absolutely no damage to the fender or any where else on the bike.

I think I'll set the next one on with 2 screws, that should yield me a few extra miles.

Concur. Mine made it about 30,000 miles, but only 18 months elapsed before water, grit, and grime made it pop off.

I reset it with screws as I just couldn't prep the surface as good as they probably can at the factory.

I must have good karma from clean living....

My Fenda Extenda has gone through 2 FJR's for a total of 115,000 miles, a lot of that at high speeds/unfavorable riding conditions, and hasn't budge a single bit since the day I glued it on....

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Parkway bump +1

Fenda extenda 0

After 3 years and 25K miles of bing glued tightly in place it decided to jump ship.

I think it actually went through the front fender when it came off.

It shot out in front of me and of course I ran right over it.

Looking in the mirrors all I saw was plastic parts flying about the highway in back of me.

Absolutely no damage to the fender or any where else on the bike.

I think I'll set the next one on with 2 screws, that should yield me a few extra miles.

Put one on mine, threw away the self-tapping screws, used four screws with Nylok nuts. I also put sealant between extenda and fenda (or mudguard as we know them here).

Here's the bike after a fairly muddy ride (click on image for larger view):



and the radiator:



Muddy, but without the extenda it would have been much worse. Well worth having - and fitting securely

Quick question for anyone ~

All the threads I've seen for the Extenda are for Gen I bikes.

Is there an equal farkle for the Gen II bikes?

TIA,

Don

Edited to add: As I was typing this, I see McAtrophy (from the UK) added a comment concerning his 06 Feej... is there one generally available here in the good old US of A? :blink:

Thanks again~

D

Mcatrophy's is a Gen II, where did you get your's? Hope not an U.K. only....

yes there is one for the Gen 2.

www.fendaextenda.com

R

Thanks, Fairlaner! I'll check them out...

Don

Well, that was a strange shopping experience!

Went to the FendaExtenda site as shown by Fairlaner and clicked on Yamaha from the main menu... got a display that called all the Yamaha models Kawasakis!

Went back to "Home" and tried another portal over on the left side, and that time it displayed the correct "Yamaha" nomenclature, but after selecting the "clicky" for FJR1300, in the description of the part, I found myself right back to a descriptor of "Kawasaki" again... not a real positive feeling when I'm about to click on a $42.00 part!

Added it to the Shopping Cart, and was happy to see it displayed correctly, so went ahead and ordered... Vewy, Vewy Stwange!!

Anyway, anone else interested in one for a Gen II Feej, it is P/N 52200 at $42.00, and the shipping and handling is $10.00 from Truckee, CA to Spokane, WA.

Warchild said:

I must have good karma from clean living....
My Fenda Extenda has gone through 2 FJR's for a total of 115,000 miles, a lot of that at high speeds/unfavorable riding conditions, and hasn't budge a single bit since the day I glued it on....

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FUZZY BALLS!! Though not near as many miles, mines still stuck quite well thank you..

It's all in the preparation and use of the recommended adhesive

:jester:

Bustanut joker said:

FUZZY BALLS!! Though not near as many miles, mines still stuck quite well thank you.. It's all in the preparation and use of the recommended adhesive

:jester:

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Exactly so..... linky-link: FJRTech: Fastener-free Fenda Extenda installation

Warchild said:

Bustanut joker said:

FUZZY BALLS!! Though not near as many miles, mines still stuck quite well thank you.. It's all in the preparation and use of the recommended adhesive

:jester:

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Exactly so..... linky-link: FJRTech: Fastener-free Fenda Extenda installation

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Yep....I s'pose I'm not understanding the issue.

I followed Dale's method and had 13K on the '04 when I survived the "cliff diving" experience. I now have over 60K on the '05 and I just went out and tugged on the extenda. It's still tightly glued.

Of course I always drive the speed limit (or under) and never ride on rough roads and I avoid every pothole. :unknw:

madmike2 said:

I followed Dale's method and I just went out and tugged on my extenda.

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Uhh, TMI!!!!

That's some weird terminology you fellas oot west use for jerkin' off Mike.. Suppose whatever floats yer boat eh?

:jester:

Well, CRAP! That'll teach me to jump on the bandwagon so quickly. Had I waited until the above post from our intrepid Warchild, I'd have saved nearly $10 from the total shipped price directly from those fine folks at FendaExtenda.com. otherwise known as StreetFighters by Design of Truckee, CA

Just checked prices at the place Warchild recommends and found I'd have paid $37.95 for the Extenda, and saved nearly $5.00 additional on the shipping charges!

So, guess who I'd recommend? <_<

Ah Well...

Ride Safe,

Don

Finally got around to putting my fender extender on with ABS glue. I hope it holds as well as some have said. I just could not put any holes in the fender, not yet

Anyway resurrected this thread to say thanks too the FJR Forum once again for the ABS tip, and it sure is a clean install.

3 years, 25K and lots of rain. So far so good with the ABS glue, knockin' on wood....

I just found this one on Flea Bay for $26. The model number matches, but I am unsure if it a true Fenda Extenda......any thoughts?

Auction Link

Thanks for the post. This is going to be my next add on , with screws now

Mine made it around 35 k, think it's some where in B.C. Canada hwy 3, I think.