Mudflaps

[Skeet7373]

Anyone try to paint, power coat or anything to change that dull silver stud to install the mudflaps? Can it be painted black with HD touchup, something else?

Karen

 

[GoSlo]

Not really an answer to your question, but.....I bought the mudflaps, but haven't installed them yet. Plan on doing something different on the installation that may or may not work. Instead of drilling holes in the fender and having the bolts show, I'm going to use heavy duty, double-sided, exterior tape to attach them and then caulk around all the edges to keep water out. I really have no idea if this will work or not, but figure it's worth a try. If they fall off, then I'll go with the bolts (if I can find the flap(s) laying on the side of the road) and then see what others say about painting them.

 

[MontgomeryLittle]

I'm not familiar with the hardware or how it's used on the Mud Flaps. But since you say stud I assume they are part of the reinforcing bracket. Anyway if not you may find black bolts at ace hardware. Not 100% sure but I think the black color is some indicator of the hardness of the bolts themselves. We use plenty of those here at work but not as many as stainless.
It may sound silly but I have used a Sharpie black marker on some of my control bolts when they fade out. It does a decent job and I don't think nobody has ever noticed. When I get time I'll toss them and put new ones in.

I'd give the touch up a try, but if whatever it is is stainless or galvanized paint aint going to stick well for long.

 

[trikermutha]

Lots of options to think about,paint,chrome,powdercoating,polishing,plating etc..

good luck

 

[kimber45]

I used chrome cartage bolts when I installed my mudflaps.

 

[GARYD]

GoSlo, I'll bet the mudflaps will come off with in a year. I bought the strongest 3M dbl sided outdoor tape twice in order to back up the tape H-D supplies with their tour pac lid organizer. Twice it fell down due to the heat. On my TG I had the dealer put it on with the bolts from the luggage rack - now it will never fall down. The tape is good for a while, but I can almost guarantee it will fail during real hot temps. You can try it. ThumbUp

 

[427dave]

Kuryakyn mud flaps hide the mounting bolts. Bolt pattern is the same as Harley flaps except one more hole. They are a lot nicer.

Motorcycle Parts and Accessories for Harley, Metric & Goldwing | Küryakyn

Mud Flaps | Chrome | Küryakyn

 

[403calgary]

I have Harley mudflaps that came with my bike. Didn't like it either so simply put crome caps over the bolts now think it looks good.

 

[GoSlo]

GARYD,

Didn't really think about a heat issue. I was more concerned about water breaking the seal, but if it does work, great. If not maybe some finishing nails through the fender would be less noticeable!!

 

[DakotaTG]

I put on the new HD mudflaps for the Tri Glide last summer. I used the bolts supplied with the flaps but took some 400 grit sandpaper and burnished the surface a bit on the bolt heads. Then I applied some BMS10-11 primer which is a Boeing light green primer (I work in aerospace manufacturing) that is just about indestructable. After that dried for a couple days I applied the HD Black touch up paint then the Merlot overcoating so now the bolts blend in pretty good. I'm not sure how long it will last but it should be easy to touch up.

2011 Merlot and Black TG

 

[Skeet7373]

I have Harley mudflaps that came with my bike. Didn't like it either so simply put crome caps over the bolts now think it looks good.

Would you post some pics? please

 

[Skeet7373]

I put on the new HD mudflaps for the Tri Glide last summer. I used the bolts supplied with the flaps but took some 400 grit sandpaper and burnished the surface a bit on the bolt heads. Then I applied some BMS10-11 primer which is a Boeing light green primer (I work in aerospace manufacturing) that is just about indestructable. After that dried for a couple days I applied the HD Black touch up paint then the Merlot overcoating so now the bolts blend in pretty good. I'm not sure how long it will last but it should be easy to touch up.

2011 Merlot and Black TG

I was talking to a parts guy about the same thing. My issue is trying to find a primer that will stay on the bolt.

 

[Skeet7373]

Kuryakyn mud flaps hide the mounting bolts. Bolt pattern is the same as Harley flaps except one more hole. They are a lot nicer.

Motorcycle Parts and Accessories for Harley, Metric & Goldwing | Küryakyn

Mud Flaps | Chrome | Küryakyn

They do look very nice but not what I was wanting. I do like the same chrome piece on the front of the fender.

 

[Skeet7373]

I'm not familiar with the hardware or how it's used on the Mud Flaps. But since you say stud I assume they are part of the reinforcing bracket. Anyway if not you may find black bolts at ace hardware. Not 100% sure but I think the black color is some indicator of the hardness of the bolts themselves. We use plenty of those here at work but not as many as stainless.
It may sound silly but I have used a Sharpie black marker on some of my control bolts when they fade out. It does a decent job and I don't think nobody has ever noticed. When I get time I'll toss them and put new ones in.

I'd give the touch up a try, but if whatever it is is stainless or galvanized paint aint going to stick well for long.

Its only a bolt with a slight round flater head, washer and nut. But you have to drill holes in the fender to install. The parts book call's it a "stud".

 

[Skeet7373]

Lots of options to think about,paint,chrome,powdercoating,polishing,plating etc..

good luck

would powdercoating stay on the bolt head...chroming would look better than that plain head showing on the fender.

 

[trikermutha]

would powdercoating stay on the bolt head...chroming would look better than that plain head showing on the fender.

If done correctly it would last a long time,but cannot garantee how long .

Or take the hardware to a painter have them clean them up correctly and have them painted..A good quality chrome hardware will hold up for some time with added care.

I just purchased a mud flap for the front on the front of the trike and seen he is making mudd flaps for the rear..great quality..

TimberWolf Leather,Tim Wolf

 

[Skeet7373]

If done correctly it would last a long time,but cannot garantee how long .

Or take the hardware to a painter have them clean them up correctly and have them painted..A good quality chrome hardware will hold up for some time with added care.

I just purchased a mud flap for the front on the front of the trike and seen he is making mudd flaps for the rear..great quality..

TimberWolf Leather,Tim Wolf

His stuff look really great, if only he would make them for the trikes.

 

[trikermutha]

His stuff look really great, if only he would make them for the trikes.

I think he does..I seen it on his web site and will be making rears for the trikes..

May want to check with him..Seems like a nice person to deal with..

 

[shorty]

I installed my mudflaps with black plastic rivets. Can be found in most parts stores.

 

[Skeet7373]

I talked to Tim Wolfe, he is in the process but had to put the design on the back burner. I sent him the part numbers that HD used and told him we would all love to either have painted to match or just chrome bolt heads. My dream is to have a set with Mud Flat Girl on the back!!

 

[trikermutha]

Cool custom made Mud Flaps!!! Hope it works out!!

 

[icebite1]

Ive got the timberwolf front mud flap on wifes TG, its held on by velcro. I was real leery of this at first but its still on after two years. It keeps the oil cooler quite clean.

 

[trikermutha]

Ive got the timberwolf front mud flap on wifes TG, its held on by velcro. I was real leery of this at first but its still on after two years. It keeps the oil cooler quite clean.

I havent installed mine yet..So the velcro works well then?? I may still use some screws to hole it in place..

 

[icebite1]

Yes, the velcro works much to my suprise. I was going to use screws also but dont see the need (yet). Just make sure its darn clean and I think I put some clamps on it overnight to help shape the leather.

 

[trikermutha]

HMMMMMMM... Have to think about that one because I went a bit fancy on mine and put on fringe with the flap..

 

[sprinkman]

I have the Willy G Skull thing on my trike so I just bought the skull license plate bolts for mine. Looks Good

 

[GoSlo]

GoSlo, I'll bet the mudflaps will come off with in a year. I bought the strongest 3M dbl sided outdoor tape twice in order to back up the tape H-D supplies with their tour pac lid organizer. Twice it fell down due to the heat. On my TG I had the dealer put it on with the bolts from the luggage rack - now it will never fall down. The tape is good for a while, but I can almost guarantee it will fail during real hot temps. You can try it. ThumbUp

Doesn't Lehman use tape to mount their running boards? If it holds them up, I'd hope that something like that would work on the mud flaps. Plus I don't think the heat would be as bad on the lower rear fenders of the trike like it would be on the lid of the tourpak where the sun bakes it all day long. I could be wrong about all this, and I'll find out soon, but figure it's worth a try. I'm going to use some kind of an automotive double sided adhesive tape that I was told about. It's made to withstand heat and water. I'll let you know if it works, but probably won't really be able to tell until later this summer....maybe in Eureka Springs!!

 

[SEAlaskan]

Doesn't Lehman use tape to mount their running boards? If it holds them up, I'd hope that something like that would work on the mud flaps. Plus I don't think the heat would be as bad on the lower rear fenders of the trike like it would be on the lid of the tourpak where the sun bakes it all day long. I could be wrong about all this, and I'll find out soon, but figure it's worth a try. I'm going to use some kind of an automotive double sided adhesive tape that I was told about. It's made to withstand heat and water. I'll let you know if it works, but probably won't really be able to tell until later this summer....maybe in Eureka Springs!!

I have the Lehman running boards for the Tri Glide and they're bolted on at the crash (two bolts ea.) bar, on a cross (one bolt ea.) bar, two bolts where the running boards connect to the front part of the rear fender plus one bolt where the running boards attach to the body. There is also double sided automotive tape used where the running boards attached to the inside part of the rear fender and body. The Lehman running boards are weight bearing so there are two cross bars supporting the them in the middle.
Butch

 

[GoSlo]

I have the Lehman running boards for the Tri Glide and they're bolted on at the crash (two bolts ea.) bar, on a cross (one bolt ea.) bar, two bolts where the running boards connect to the front part of the rear fender plus one bolt where the running boards attach to the body. There is also double sided automotive tape used where the running boards attached to the inside part of the rear fender and body. The Lehman running boards are weight bearing so there are two cross bars supporting the them in the middle.
Butch

Didn't mean to imply the tape was the only thing holding them on. Not sure they'd be weight bearing then!! I called an automotive shop that sells a heavy duty 3M tape that's used for auto/truck body molding about what I'm thinking of trying and they said it should work if the tape will adhere to the mud flaps. If not, then I can rivet on some sort of material that the tape will stick to. Again, I may be dreaming that this will work, but I'm gonna give it a try.

 

[SEAlaskan]

Didn't mean to imply the tape was the only thing holding them on. Not sure they'd be weight bearing then!! I called an automotive shop that sells a heavy duty 3M tape that's used for auto/truck body molding about what I'm thinking of trying and they said it should work if the tape will adhere to the mud flaps. If not, then I can rivet on some sort of material that the tape will stick to. Again, I may be dreaming that this will work, but I'm gonna give it a try.

I'd have to agree that the mud flaps will be the problem. Maybe rivets on some flat medal to mud flaps, use auto double sided tape then once the mud flaps are stuck on go over the sides and top of the mud flap/fender with silicone adhesive to help hold the mud flaps on which would seal the tape from the elements. The running board not only are held on with bolts, double sided tape, they also use silicone to seal all along the top of here the running boards are attached to the rear fender and body. A good silicone adhesive alone is pretty strong.
Maybe drill a few more holes in the mud flaps and force the adhesive through the holes then attach them to the fenders?
Butch