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10/22/2008
reviewer: John
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Just installed on my 08 GL 1800. Very easy installation. Took my time and finished in 10 minutes. I live on a gravel road and it has cut down on the dust quite a bit.
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I like this extender it has been functional as well as attractive!
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Installation is a bit tricky... so just slow down and be patient... the looks and performance of this add-on item are well worth the little trouble to install it.
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8/31/2008
reviewer: Essay
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knocked it down one star because of the difficulty in getting it properly aligned and the incomplete instructions. However, it is a very good product. A suggestion to Kuryakan, make a rolled edge on both sides of the fender extension so that it would help guide the installation on both sides to make it have an even appearance on both sides. They take care of that with the tabs on the bottom but the sides are left to chance which is difficult on a one time fit of the tape. It can be done, but with some engineering prowess, it would not be left to luck or chance to get it even.
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Good looking piece...IF the chrome holds out. It does protect the front of the engine very well.
Installation tips....Put the bike on the center stand, and install the sticky pad on the extension. From the front of the bike looking back, reach one hand on each side and tip the top edge out. You can see both sides pretty easy by moving your head side to side and align the extension on both sides while pulling the piece up to the stops (see instructions). When it looks and feels straight, push the top into the fender and push in on the sticky pad at all points until it's stuck good. Push the sides in and drill through the holes in the extension and the fender. Install the rubber piece between the extension and the fender, then the metal piece and start the nut and tighten. The nut is a self locking type and I'd suggest not tightening it much past snug. Some people have talked about fender cracking and it was probably from over tightening.
Good luck.
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8/11/2008
reviewer: Bos'n
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Looks great and works like advertised. Get a friend to check the test fit on the other side, it helps speed thing along.
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Very good looking, and work like it was intended to.. A bit tricky to install, not only do you have to line up the bottom stops, BUT make sure its centered on the right and left sides so when you press it on, your even on the right and the left sides of the fender. If you want your timing cover, and front cowling free of road dirt, and mud this works well and looks great.
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I purchased the chrome front cowl and this was a must to keep the road crud off. Just a little longer and better protection than most of the other extenders. Great quality and a snap to install.
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Great little peice of chrome that actually does more than look good. Keeps the crud off of the front of the engine pretty well. I installed mine solo and it was a little trick getting it lined up evenly but if you take yor time it won't be a problem. I ordered 2 by mistake and gave the other to my friend and we both put it on his bike. If you can have a friend on the other side of the tire to help with installation I would recommend it. overall I like this product alot
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Just installed this yesterday on my friends 08 1800 and everything went smoothly. Only word of caution is to make sure that you have the fender stops all the way against the fender and in the correct position before pressing it in place. Follow the directions exactly and you won't be disappointed. Looks really nice. I might replace my Hondaline with this one. I like the rubber extension. Make sure you put a block of wood between the fender and tire to keep from drilling into the tire.
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4 stars due to tricky installation. Looks fabulous and will hopefully save me a lot of time in cleaning the bike. A recent cruise put gobs of tar and other gunk all over the front of the engine, which was a pain to remove! Note that due to space limitations, it is a bit tough to align this part to assure it is a good and even fit on both sides of the fender. As others have commented, put something between the fender and tire when drilling to protect against an accidential tire puncture. I found that an old, metal license tag was perfect for the job, and easily bent to fit in the tight space.
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4/13/2008
reviewer: Chris
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Very nice product it helps keep the tar/dirt/mud off the lower cowl and it looks great TOO !!!!!!!!!!!
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Very nice looking product. Excellent chrome, and will do the job of keeping road grime off the engine. Absolutely, use a backer when drilling the holes. This is almost a two person job. It is a little difficult to align and hold this in place to mark for the drilled holes.
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Had to have this after my first ride on my GL1800 and came home with tar and crap all over the front of the engine! Looks great and will offer a lot of protection for future rides. I suggest a small block of wood on the back of the fender when drilling...good insurance to protect the tire from an accidental drill puncture.
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Easy install and will protect all that chrome on the front of the bike. Well worth the insurance.
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I like it. Get one, it's worth installing.
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Product is exactly as advertised. Easy install. Wife helped to hold in place on one side which made the install easier. Rubber mudflap portion is nice and flexible.
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good looking piece of chrome help,s keep lower cow clean
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Kuryakyn made a nice looking functional product especially with the rubber "mudflap" attached. Right after I added this item I took a ride that lead me through some road construction with fresh tar and gravel. Not my idea of fun having to remove black tar from a red motorcycle. I did not even look until I got home. When I did I was supprised to find almost no trace of the experience. The Fender Extender kept the mess off of the front of the engine and trim completely. My only concern is the self sticking tape. So far all is well.
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Kuryakyn does it again with a good looking extender and easy install. This part is a must if you have chrome lower cowl and timing chain.
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