The flares I see advertised seldom show an overhead view of what they are trying to sell. So how are we supposed to decide if they will perform the way we want. I bought some heavy rubber material a few years ago and made extensions. They were about 1 1/2" wider going from the top horizontal run to the front. It helped, but not enough. I will probably remake and have them protrude 4-6 inches further forward. And also make them wider. I just finished an 800 mile trip that rained the last 2 hours. I seldom have my 1/2 windshield on. But since I knew it was going to rain, I put it on that morning. Wrong decision. If you ride 15-30 mph, the tires are throwing that mud up in the air, waiting for you to drive into it. My windshield was blocking all my vision for things close to me. And when turning, the tires throw mud another direction. I think lower and farther forward flares are what I need.
I also considered making a fender that would mount some height over the tire. It would turn with the wheel. The best option. But I don't see anything capable of supporting the needed supports for it. And anything attached to my steering could be dangerous riding through shrubs, cactus, and the occasional oak tree I try to ride over.
I also considered making a fender that would mount some height over the tire. It would turn with the wheel. The best option. But I don't see anything capable of supporting the needed supports for it. And anything attached to my steering could be dangerous riding through shrubs, cactus, and the occasional oak tree I try to ride over.
