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By
AndyW Sept 2003
Looks like I'm first to receive my Pyramid Fenda
Entenda - fitted these to two previous bikes and again decent
quality (for less than £17) and a very good fit.......recommended.
www.pyramid-plastics.co.uk
www.pyramid-plastics.co.uk/dealersx.html .....this page
lists Worldwide dealers inc USA:
No real need for fitting instructions as there are more than enough
with the kit - few tips though:
1) Tools: 10mm open ended spanner, 4mm Allen key, pair long nosed
pliers, masking tape, 2.5mm drill bit
2) Four securing screws provided but I fitted five
for a tighter/closer fit
3) To remove the brake line retaining clips pinch
the 'prongs' that protrude on the underside of the mudguard gently
with long nosed pliers whilst pushing upwards
4) Having removed the 2 10mm bolts and 2 Allen bolts
securing the mudguard (= fender) you will need to squeeze the
mudguard behind the fork legs to enable it to be pulled forward
through them - with the benefit of hind sight it would be a good
idea to drag a bit of cloth down between the fork legs on both sides
of the mudguard before pulling the mudguard through (especially when
reinstalling as the mudguard is braced a little by the addition of
the Extenda)
5) To find the centre point of the mudguard for hole
drilling:
With the Extenda held in place by the self adhesive tape provided
(note the warning Pyramid give re positioning the Extenda carefully
before pressing home as the tape has a contact adhesive), draw a
length of string around the seam formed between the mudguard and the
Extenda, cut to the length of the 'seam' and then cut the resulting
length of string in half. Hey presto, means of finding centre point.
Stick some masking tape on the bottom of the mudguard so that you
can pencil mark for drilling (and reduce likelihood of slips with
the drill bit.
Cut string again to desired lengths to allow equi-distant
positioning of further drill points on either side of the Extenda. I
placed the holes 8mm up from the edge of the mudguard.
cue various photos.............
"....Personally, I don't like them...never have done
on any bike, think it spoils the looks! "
My photos don't do it justice....it's really unobtrusive being black
and as Pyramid have done such a good job on the styling (shape of
it) it does not look out of place. Besides, for this one, function
out ways looks (unlike Ducrapi's "form before function"!).
"....Its a shame they don't do a colour matched one"
...personally I don't think that would look right as it would make
the mudguard look big whereas the black Extenda gets 'lost' against
the tyre. (Update 03/2003...who knows they may do colour coded
or Carbon look Extendas now - check their web site out)
Update:
I found that under heavy braking the bottom of my radiator guard
just 'bruises' the Extenda......sorted this now by putting a gentle
curve in the rad guard to give extra clearance (not an issue for
bikes without rad guards).
...and fitted to a Blue SV (Skidz's bike)...the
Suzuki sticker is easy to remove which I chose to do on mine.
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