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Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« on: December 14, 2021, 10:49:22 pm »
I only post this because I looked for an inclusive extension for a long time, and accidentally found it today:
https://www.motocomposites.com/products/front-fender-long-version-in-100-carbon-fiber-for-bmw-k1200r-k1200s-k1300s.html

Pros:
- better crud catching
- no chirping when you hit bumps because the carbon won't flex (unlike a normal fender extender)
- bling!

Cons:
- price, but then again not far off Ilmberger prices, and more practical

Disclaimer: I've heard Motocomposites are well made, but I don't have any of their kit.
« Last Edit: December 14, 2021, 10:52:37 pm by richtea »

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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2021, 11:34:31 pm »
Thanks for posting this. Looks reasonable pricing compared with others.

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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2021, 10:53:23 am »
After all the failed attempts to get someone to knock one up for us, it turns out there was one out there all along... ???

I'm a bit confused about the number of mounting holes shown in a couple of the piccies but otherwise it is a better job than anyone else has managed.

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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2021, 11:14:14 am »
I'm a bit confused about the number of mounting holes shown in a couple of the piccies but otherwise it is a better job than anyone else has managed.

It's a trick of the eye - the 'middle' hole is the lower hole on the other side of the mudguard!
Pic 3 gives the game away best.

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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2021, 11:41:41 am »
Well spotted that man. And the fibreglass and carbon version is affordable and still gives the bling and the protection.

If it weren't for the import duties...

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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2021, 01:34:38 pm »
Well spotted. Shame about the price.
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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2021, 01:39:52 pm »
Well spotted. Shame about the price.
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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2021, 05:09:23 pm »
Very true Rae.

It wouldn't last very long though if I bought too many mudguards at that sort of price.
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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2021, 12:19:19 am »
How many mudguards does one man need?

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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2021, 09:51:20 am »
That looks like a great item. I wish I'd known about it when I had a K. However. I have also spotted all the H2 SX carbon bits on the site ... hmmm ...

How many mudguards does one man need?

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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2021, 02:10:24 pm »
Well spotted. Shame about the price.
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Quite true Rae, but you can some wicked fun on your way out:


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Re: Carbon fibre front mudguard with inclusive extender
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2021, 09:43:35 am »
Best find ever.
 Sorry for the unxeptable cost of shiping and the relevant import taxes.
Hope UK has a better deal.
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