gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
Anyone got any tips on drilling the holes required?
With a drill or using a sharp screw and screw that in?
With a drill or using a sharp screw and screw that in?
Fitting mud flaps to SKS Chromoplastic guards
- Thread starter gaz
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Gerry Attrick
Lincolnshire Mountain Rescue Consultant
They come with mudflaps IME. If not, an ordinary drill will do the job with no problems. Just make sure you centre pop the spot so the drill doesn't skip.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Mine came with a mud flap on the front, perhaps Gaz is wanting one on the rear.
My guards are bolted through underneath the brake bridge, to make the hole for that, I just drilled a hole with a sharp blade, then a screwdriver.
My guards are bolted through underneath the brake bridge, to make the hole for that, I just drilled a hole with a sharp blade, then a screwdriver.
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gaz
Cycle Camera TV
- Location
- South Croydon
I want to update the one on the front and i have one for the rear.
I think it would be easier to drill. Getting a self tapping screw to start in this type of plastic could be tricky.
I used double sided tape to attach a plastic bottle flap on my Carlton (I didn't want to drill my lovely chrome plated guards) and it's still there two years later.
I used double sided tape to attach a plastic bottle flap on my Carlton (I didn't want to drill my lovely chrome plated guards) and it's still there two years later.
Other have been there before (not surprisingly
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Moodyman
Legendary Member
Not all SKS guards come with mudflaps. My P45 did, but the Bluemels didn't.
With the Bluemels, I drilled two holes using a standard 5mm drill bit. I used a thick zip tie and tied my addition to it (the plastic packaging that came with my Michelin Krylion tyres). Been fine all winter and expect it to last several more.
You could go for a more professional solution and use a nut and bolt with a washer.
With the Bluemels, I drilled two holes using a standard 5mm drill bit. I used a thick zip tie and tied my addition to it (the plastic packaging that came with my Michelin Krylion tyres). Been fine all winter and expect it to last several more.
You could go for a more professional solution and use a nut and bolt with a washer.
zoxed
Über Member
- Location
- Darmstadt,Germany
I have used this type on many bikes: http://picture.yatego.com/images/48eb5472775d37.0/0cdc_1.JPG
Sometimes they need a little trimming to fit, but they work great and can be quickly removed, if required !
Easily available here in Germany, not sure about the UK.
Sometimes they need a little trimming to fit, but they work great and can be quickly removed, if required !
Easily available here in Germany, not sure about the UK.
PpPete
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chandler's Ford
why didnt I think of that ? my Krylion's have just arrived too. TOP TIP - thank you.
