Thu, 25 Mar 1999 17:53:05 +0800 - Message No. 5324
From: "Seung"

Subject: Re: MX Style Mudguard




>Are there any problems I should know about?

Hi David, mine is from a theoretical / safety viewpoint.
Magazine reviews do mention that a high mount mudguard is not good for hi
speed travelling as it catches wind and affects stability.  Wobbles, veering
left and right, stuff like that.

Also I would say @s aren't designed to take the hard core / muddy tracks
that proper MX bikes do......so I guess Honda had the right Idea when
designing the @s mudguards

Looking at similar bikes that can run at 180kmh and above, I think none of
them have high mount mudguards.  (except the R1100GS, but that piece of
plastic is VERY stiff and is shaped more like a spoiler to keep the front of
the bike down at high speeds.)

Bottom line : Hi Mounts look cool but....may affect stability

Yu Seung




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