cozza Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hi Guys. Living in the UK we get a fair bit of wet weather I've noticed that the Tracer really suffers from a build up of dirt on the exhaust this appears on the header pipes and on the front and rear of the collector box, has anybody else experienced this? I wonder how effective a fender extender would be to protect the headers, anyone fitted one. I do try to get to the undercarriage when I give the bike a clean but these bits can be really difficult to get to. Roll on the summer.😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explorer Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Yes I fitted the extender to my GT it helps a lot with crap off our English roads, need to do something with the hugger at the back next, crap gets all over the shock and underside of the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozza Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Yes the spray is a problem, even the number plate holder get clogged with dirt, I might try the extender as the headers really get it. I was going to look at the ExCel show this weekend but my plans changed last minute Doh! I noticed that the oil cooler can also suffer so I'll keep an eye on that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I have extenders on the front and the rear, but the shock still gets dirty and so does the oil cooler area. They are worth fitting as they help somewhat, but don’t expect miracles! Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhchris Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I have an R&C extender on front ender and it keeps spray off all but the lowest header pipe which still gets dirty. Front R&G is a bit linger than Pyramid. I am getting an R&G for rear also since it seems the largest available. cb 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozza Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 I think the simplest answer is to move to a climate where it only rains at night after midnight and is all done and dried by 06:00. Any Ideas....... anyone ...... no. Oh well I can dream I suppose. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 My Higdonion Cage stops alot of water spray and the road sandblasting effect on my radiator and front of engine... I also use a neoprene shock cover to keep the road from/water off the rear shock... I also do not use any fender extensions... 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luma46 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I have just ordered couple of extenders from Aliexpres.com, for both front and rear, they are like $5 each and free shipping. The only problem is delivery up to two months, which I do not mind because I do not think the winter will be over here sooner than that...😤😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member micah2074 Posted February 20, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 5:40 AM, cozza said: I think the simplest answer is to move to a climate where it only rains at night after midnight and is all done and dried by 06:00. Any Ideas....... anyone ...... no. Oh well I can dream I suppose. 😉 Here's an even simpler solution. Don't worry about it. Turn the key, hit the button, put it in gear and ride it. Let’s go Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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