Mud Flap

[Shiznit98204]

So I just rode for the first time in the rain on my new baby. Broke my heart to look down at the front fenders and see the brown nasty water running off of my nicely waxed paint. My question is that I see a lot of Spyders on here with rear flaps and even some with fronts. Does the rear really keep that much water down from spraying the back of the ride?:read:

 

[Pennyrick]

So I just rode for the first time in the rain on my new baby. Broke my heart to look down at the front fenders and see the brown nasty water running off of my nicely waxed paint. My question is that I see a lot of Spyders on here with rear flaps and even some with fronts. Does the rear really keep that much water down from spraying the back of the ride?:read:

No.

Clean up is part of owning a Spyder.

 

[ARtraveler]

:agree: Wash it once in awhile. You get to know the :spyder2: better by becoming more familiar. :yes:

 

[kngfsh27]

I have one on my RTL. It does help, but I still need to break out the bucket and hose.

 

[Bob Denman]

The only Spyders that stay clean...

...are the ones NOT getting ridden! :yikes:

Go get it dirty!! :thumbup:

 

[ingramsail]

Worked 4hrs cleaning road 3hrs now it time to clean again or just go for another ride, no rain ride!!!!! I can clean it next winter.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

So I just rode for the first time in the rain on my new baby. Broke my heart to look down at the front fenders and see the brown nasty water running off of my nicely waxed paint. My question is that I see a lot of Spyders on here with rear flaps and even some with fronts. Does the rear really keep that much water down from spraying the back of the ride?:read:

Rear flap helps if it's big enough. I made mine. I think it's about 13" wide and hangs down to within about 2 to 3" off the road. The back end now only gets dirty, not totally filthy!

 

[donkes]

A little dirt never hurt the bike. It looks well riden

 

[gerard]

No.

Clean up is part of owning a Spyder.

I agree.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Spyderpops has a trailer hitch splash guard which they call the rooster tail eliminator. It does keep the rooster tail off of the back of the bike and the passenger however you need to have the trailer hitch and it's not the magic bullet of keeping it clean. A dryer passenger makes for a happier ryde

 

[Shiznit98204]

Thanks guys

So my real concern is not keeping the bike clean. Cleaning it is my mental therapy. I just notice that a lot of water sprays up from the rear and covers the wife back. Last night she was doing the cold water in my pants dance. :roflblack: But I told her to wear her raingear and she was stubborn. I am sure she learned her lesson. I think I will buy some rubber and make my own. Done it before for cheap.

I do love all the input I get from all of you though. Thank you for that. ray:

 

[Bob Denman]

:2thumbs: Please keep in mind that we WILL expect to see pictures of the completed project...

 

[Shiznit98204]

Pictures

I would love to post pictures. I have tried to post pics of my Spyder from day one. Yet with no luck. I am not very computer Savvy. I see the attachment link when you post but it goes no where for me. Even tried to make an album with no luck. :banghead:

 

[Shiznit98204]

I did it!

Not sure how but I think I just figured it out. :yes:

 

[DeanerBeaner]

We are riders so if it is raining and had planned on taking the SPYDERS we're gone,thats why we bought rain gear. There is a lot of owners that just like to keep polishing.

 

[Bob Denman]

It's working for you now! :2thumbs:

 

[retread]

My RTS has a hitch with a flap, and a SpyderFlap (site sponsor mudflap), they keep thing fairly clean.

john

 

[stevedfive]

SpyderFlap.com

 

[garb55]

My RTS has a hitch with a flap, and a SpyderFlap (site sponsor mudflap), they keep thing fairly clean.

john

I'll see that and raise you one
I also have Spyder Pops don't sling the mud on my trailer hitch
All of that works good

 

[nslowmotion]

splash

ordered my spyderflap yesterday,,,will see how good it works