GoldWingrGreg
JustWings.com
The other day, I replaced the back part of a front fender, and the customer had stated "this will be the 4th time its been replace. The last time I had the rubber part of the extension cut off, and it's happened again."
Since I see so much of this, primarily on trikes, I felt the need to share what I know. First off, in the 2 wheeled world, there's one lesson most 2 wheeled GL1800 riders quickly learn ... that GL1800s like pavement, or they fall over !!! However, since trikes don't fall over, trike riders seem to forget that rule, and I often see them leave the pavement to complete u-turns and such. Here is what probably happens, and how to correctly assess the damage for a proper repair. Most DIYs can easily replace these parts.
At the base of the arrow below, is crack.
Since I see so much of this, primarily on trikes, I felt the need to share what I know. First off, in the 2 wheeled world, there's one lesson most 2 wheeled GL1800 riders quickly learn ... that GL1800s like pavement, or they fall over !!! However, since trikes don't fall over, trike riders seem to forget that rule, and I often see them leave the pavement to complete u-turns and such. Here is what probably happens, and how to correctly assess the damage for a proper repair. Most DIYs can easily replace these parts.
At the base of the arrow below, is crack.