990 mud guard

Maoule · 01-05-2013, 02:39 PM

I have a new 2011 Adv 990R (<200 mi.) and was looking to do the mudguard mod. When I went to take out the bolts, I noticed the plastic around the washers was split - the bottom bolts more than the top. The splits in the bottom are ~ 1" either side of the washer. Anybody else come across this?

Mybrainheadache · 01-05-2013, 03:06 PM

Yep...bought a new one for my 2011...

Maoule · 01-05-2013, 04:58 PM

KTM didn't offer to warranty it? And was there a difference in the replacement or the way it's mounted?

Ranger Rob · 01-06-2013, 02:47 AM

I assume you're talking about the rear, black plastic mudguard.

Mine was split just like yours from the first time i checked it. I couldn't be bothered to get it changed.

Still hasn't fallen apart or ripped off but i am waiting for it!

Rob

vonotto · 01-06-2013, 05:11 AM

Mine is split also

Apple Jam · 01-06-2013, 07:32 AM

Mine ('07 990) was split at the lower bolts for years with no problems.
Then I found out how surprisingly cheap the mudguard is...like under $20 IIRC.....

Maoule · 01-06-2013, 07:57 AM

I 'll have a look but it feels like there should be standoff spacers behind the guard.

"Then I found out how surprisingly cheap the mudguard is...like under $20 IIRC"

But if KTM warranties it, I could take that $20 and buy...oh wait, I have a KTM, I can't buy shit for $20

Apple Jam · 01-06-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Maoule;[URL="tel:20409615"

20409615[/URL]] I could take that $20 and buy...oh wait, I have a KTM, I can't buy shit for $20

you can buy 5 gallons of gas...

Rockwell · 01-06-2013, 10:33 AM

Mine was split, too, for a long time. Then, over time, the proximity of the guard to the rear exhaust header caused it to start melting.

I just bought a new one since they are pretty cheap.

Rockwell · 01-06-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Apple Jam

you can buy 5 gallons of gas...

Can only buy 3.9 gallons of gas for that here (Ontario, Canada). You guys got it good. At least I'm not in Europe (yet).

Loutre · 01-06-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockwell

Can only buy 3.9 gallons of gas for that here (Ontario, Canada). You guys got it good. At least I'm not in Europe (yet).

In Europe you get about 3.5 Gallons :o)

zeropoint · 01-06-2013, 01:45 PM

yup....same here. noticed this for the first time last week on my remaindered 2011, bought new 8 months ago. I inch split either side of the lower bolt on the right.

gefr · 01-06-2013, 02:09 PM

However mine was on a 950A and lasted 7 years/110k kms.
Cheers.

01-05-2013, 02:39 PM	#1
Maoule ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: KCMO Oddometer: 92	990 mud guard I have a new 2011 Adv 990R (<200 mi.) and was looking to do the mudguard mod. When I went to take out the bolts, I noticed the plastic around the washers was split - the bottom bolts more than the top. The splits in the bottom are ~ 1" either side of the washer. Anybody else come across this?

01-06-2013, 02:47 AM	#4
Ranger Rob Out and about... Joined: Jan 2011 Location: SE Queensland, AUSTRALIA Oddometer: 348	same on a 2010 I assume you're talking about the rear, black plastic mudguard. Mine was split just like yours from the first time i checked it. I couldn't be bothered to get it changed. Still hasn't fallen apart or ripped off but i am waiting for it! Rob __________________ "Everybody dies but not everyone lives"

01-06-2013, 05:11 AM	#5
vonotto Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Oddometer: 217	Mine is split also __________________ "It flicked me pretty high and I landed back on the bike so hard I thought I'd swallowed my own nuts!"

01-06-2013, 07:32 AM	#6
Apple Jam Forest Flyer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Mt Hood mud flow Oddometer: 4,910	Mine ('07 990) was split at the lower bolts for years with no problems. Then I found out how surprisingly cheap the mudguard is...like under $20 IIRC..... __________________ Ride OREGON First .com "got no problem with keeping truly roadless areas as wild.... On the other hand, if it has been logged or mined and roads already exist,, ...then that land should be open for public use" (peterman)

01-06-2013, 10:33 AM	#9
Rockwell Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Oddometer: 472	Mine was split, too, for a long time. Then, over time, the proximity of the guard to the rear exhaust header caused it to start melting. I just bought a new one since they are pretty cheap. __________________ not all those who wander are lost \| two earthlings ride around the world Home \| Photo Blog \| The Route \| The Bike \| About Us \| Participate!

01-05-2013, 03:06 PM	#2
Mybrainheadache Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 11	Yep...bought a new one for my 2011...

01-05-2013, 04:58 PM	#3
Maoule ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: KCMO Oddometer: 92	KTM didn't offer to warranty it? And was there a difference in the replacement or the way it's mounted?

01-06-2013, 07:57 AM	#7
Maoule ^OP Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: KCMO Oddometer: 92	I 'll have a look but it feels like there should be standoff spacers behind the guard. "Then I found out how surprisingly cheap the mudguard is...like under $20 IIRC" But if KTM warranties it, I could take that $20 and buy...oh wait, I have a KTM, I can't buy shit for $20

01-06-2013, 01:45 PM	#12
zeropoint Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: UK Wetlands Oddometer: 71	yup....same here. noticed this for the first time last week on my remaindered 2011, bought new 8 months ago. I inch split either side of the lower bolt on the right. __________________ 2011 990 Adventure

01-06-2013, 02:09 PM	#13
gefr Life is a trip Joined: Nov 2005 Location: East Med, Greece Oddometer: 3,200	I had mine split in 2 parts. However mine was on a 950A and lasted 7 years/110k kms. Cheers. __________________ There is always a reason!!

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