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Old 9 May 2012
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Hi all,
I am new to XT having recently purchased an 02 xt 600 e, I am considering purchasing an extender for the front mudguard to try and protect the engine from some of the rubbish that flies up. My question is does this impact on the cooling significantly if at all. Thoughts on the the matter much appreciated.
As another thought has any one used Acf 50 and is it any good.

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I remove my during summer to help get more air to the head. I've also cut down the fender a few centimeters to get even more airflow.

Im not sure how much it blocks, and how much it helps to remove it, but I know I've had no malfunctions of any kind from removing it.
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I'd be very surprised indeed if this made much difference to airflow - or enough to effect engine temperature.

The most important thing here is having the right amount of good quality oil. Also the right kind of riding style when the temperature increases (keep the bike moving forward but keep the revs low).

I actually think a front (or rear) mudguard extender is an excellent idea to stop mud being flung up into the engine. It never ceases to amaze me why the manufacturers never fit these extenders as OEM? Perhaps it's the look who knows?

Once the front of the engine has been covered in mud it's very difficult to get the stuff off.

ACF50 = damn expensive! If you are lazy and wish to get long term protection with just one application, this makes more sense.

I use GT85 = Cheap (£2.99 from Aldies). It leaves a thin film which protects nicely. I also use copious amounts of WD40 year round.
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Thank you both for your quick responses, I think I will be getting an extender there is a noticable difference in engine getting hot. It's got to be worth a try just to keep the engine a bit cleaner.
I will definately have a look for the GT 85 stuff and give it a go, one thing I know is that no matter how good my intentions may be I will not spend as much time cleaning the bike as I should, it is and will be a workhorse that is out in all weathers, perhaps not snow unless i'm out when it comes down.

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Almost forgot - BIG welcome to the forum.

This is a superb resource for all XT6 owners. Make sure you download the service manual and parts manuals too (stickies at top of this sub-forum). Don't be nervous to ask any question there are literally hundreds of very knowledgeble XT nuts here who will be happy to help you out...

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Many thanks I look forward to many years of having my XT and I am sure will spend a fair bit of time on the site.

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Regarding keeping rubbish out of the engine,does anyone have any thoughts about fitting a rally type fender ie. fitted to the fork legs.
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Regarding keeping rubbish out of the engine,does anyone have any thoughts about fitting a rally type fender ie. fitted to the fork legs.
I think your meaning a "Hugger" like on the 3AJ right? no can do on a 34L (no mounting lugs).



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you could have the lugs tig welded by a pro! xP
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you could have the lugs tig welded by a pro! xP
Cheaper just to swap the forks wouldn't it? id leave it be personally that big flappy mudguard gives the 34L its identity.

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the part number you need for the genuine fender extender is 3TB-21521-01 still available, I bought one the other week for around £22 from webbs in peterborough.

I didnt drill the guard to fit it, just used good quality silicone sealant and held in place with clothes pegs. I know it works, had on on my honda hornet for 4 years and it never fell off.

As for overheating, dont think theres no way this would affect engine temps !
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If you look at the fender, where the extention fits, you will se it most definately shield the motor a lot.

People with oilcoolers mounted around the cylinder, cut the fender down, or cut the fender open and install a mesh-screen to get windflow to the cooler for it to actually work.

The engine wont die becuase you use the extender, but you will get slightly higher oiltemps, all other things beeing equal.
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Firstly an apology for being so long in responding to everyone, I just haven't had time to get round to it, as always advice is brilliant, hoping to get down to my local yamaha dealer very soon. Will take the part number with me. I think I will postpone fitting it short term until weather cools down abit but definately before it turns particularly foul. As i intend to ride the bike right through the winter, I will take it off the rode to get it preped in readyness.

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Thanks to all.

hopefully one day I will have enough knowledge to offer advice / opinions rather than just ask questions.

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By the way, the XT is a brilliant winter bike. It just goes on and on, starts first time, plugs away whatever the weather. With decent sticky tyres (I use Distanzias) it sticks like glue to a wet road.

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After a recent off (green laning) amongst the damage was a front mudguard in several pieces. As a replacement i took one off the kx, not a perfect fit as the heat from th exhaust kinda modified it lol. I did wonder at the time though about cooling as the oem part is vented. However several weeks later i aint noticed a difference in cooling at all.
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