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Title: inadequate front fender on my 2013 S
Post by: quixotic on June 12, 2016, 08:43:59 AM

Went through a bit of rain and mud today, and the wheel threw up a lot of crud on top of the battery and on to the wiring just behind the steering stem.  The little charging window also fogged up enough that I had to dry it with a hair dryer when I got home. 

Has anyone dealt with this already?  (I did a search, but only came up with the thread that mentions "fenda extenda"...which apparently isn't made for Zero's anyways).

Title: Re: inadequate front fender on my 2013 S
Post by: quixotic on July 30, 2016, 08:09:02 AM

I bought a fenda extenda for a CBR 300, which is the only bike they cater to which has the same diameter and width of front wheel as the 2013 Zero S.  However even it was not a good fit.  The transverse (relative to the longitudinal axis of the bike) radius of the fenda extenda is significantly larger than that of the Zero's fender.  So if I tried to force them together with rivets, I think I might break the Zero's fender.

My question is this: if I bought a heat gun, could I theoretically heat the plastic fenda extenda into a more conforming shape?  According to their website, it's made out of a mix of polystyrene and polyethylene. 

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: inadequate front fender on my 2013 S
Post by: pres68y on July 30, 2016, 06:40:27 PM

"My question is this: if I bought a heat gun, could I theoretically heat the plastic fenda extenda into a more conforming shape?  According to their website, it's made out of a mix of polystyrene and polyethylene."
Yes, that's a good idea. A less dangerous heater might be a hair dryer (a regular heat gun can go to 800-1000f) The PS/PE mix is very soft @200-300f. Whatever gun you chose go slow.
Consider making a form of the size/shape you want the finished extender to be like since that plastic can get pretty floppy when it is hot.
Good luck!

Title: Re: inadequate front fender on my 2013 S
Post by: quixotic on July 31, 2016, 02:43:18 AM

Well, that seems to have worked.  I did have to shave a bit of the sides off though, since the x-section of the fenda extenda wasn't perfectly semi-circular (otherwise it would have rubbed against the side of the wheel).  The nylon nuts and bolts extend just an 1/8" or so on the inside, so there should be no issue with potential tire rubbing. 

Title: Re: inadequate front fender on my 2013 S
Post by: quixotic on August 04, 2016, 08:23:39 AM

A bit of clatter resulted, so I had to add fender stays (1/8" brass rod from Home Depot).

Title: Re: inadequate front fender on my 2013 S
Post by: BrianTRice@gmail.com on August 04, 2016, 09:34:03 AM

Nice. Fenda Extenda is really cool as long as they provide a bike fitment. I hope to test a rear mudguard extension (doesn't extend very much but I could mold more from it maybe).