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Mudguard/flap Extension - Benelli TNT 300
This DIY is specific to all Benelli TNT 300 users.
Problem : The default mudguards are not exactly what I would call adequate, specially in the rains in India. The radiator upfront gets caked in mud, clogging the fins and making it a pain to clean. Other than being dirty it is also a threat to run the bike with improper cooling. The rear mud guards too do not help much. It covers the rear seat or the pillion's back in muck. The sub frame also gets caked in mud, and with a pillion sitting, the thighs would be dirty in no time. Regular rubber mud flaps look out of place and did not gel well with the over all design of the bike.
What you need:
1. Standard tools - The tool set that comes with the bike should be enough. Additionally you would need a scissor and a smaller Hex Key (Allen Key). You would need Zip Ties. Around 5 should be enough. 3M Two Sided Tape.
2. 4 BTwin Mudflaps - You can get them in any Decathlon Store. If there isn't a store in your city, you can get them at their online store too.
You may use any other alternative too, I prefer these as they are sturdy and easily available.
i. FENDER FLASH MTB FR BLACK Product Code : M8327776 - You need ONE of these for the front. Rs. 199/- each
ii. FENDER FLASH MTB RR BLACK Product Code : M8327783 - You need THREE of these for the rear. Rs. 199/- each
DIY Level : MEDIUM
Front Mudguard :
Open the Bolts within the Red Circle. There are 4 large bolts and 2 smaller ones. Be very careful while sliding out the mudguard from between the shockers. You may need to squeeze the black rear part for it to come out smoothly. Recommend to put a cloth between the mudguard and shocker to avoid scratches to either.
Open the screw marked in red above. Please note the stock HEX Keys (Allen Key) would not fit this one. You would need a smaller one. You can get it at most hardware stores. I am assuming you would already have the tools handy.
The Clip Nut shown in red above is the mount point for the front extension flap. You can use the pre cut holes for the same. It is a direct fit almost.
The clip nut needs to be fixed through the slits and hole marked above.
This is how it would look on the mudflap.
This is how it would look once fixed on the mudguard. You would notice that the mud flap has two wings that jut out from the sides. They need to be trimmed and end result would look like below.
Apply 3M two side adhesive tape as below. This would help get a nice curved finish.
Tighten the screw onto the clip bolt and the front mudguard setup should look like this.
Fix the front mudguard back. The end result on the bike would look like following. As you would notice the bike color is different here. Using these photo's as they are clearer.
Please Note : There are 4 small washers where the 4 main bolts of the mudguard go in. They are very easy to loose. So be careful. They are fixed from the inside the mudguard. These are specially meant to sit in the mudguard grooves.
I am unable to attach more pictures in this post hence will give details of the rear mudguard in the next post.
Problem : The default mudguards are not exactly what I would call adequate, specially in the rains in India. The radiator upfront gets caked in mud, clogging the fins and making it a pain to clean. Other than being dirty it is also a threat to run the bike with improper cooling. The rear mud guards too do not help much. It covers the rear seat or the pillion's back in muck. The sub frame also gets caked in mud, and with a pillion sitting, the thighs would be dirty in no time. Regular rubber mud flaps look out of place and did not gel well with the over all design of the bike.
What you need:
1. Standard tools - The tool set that comes with the bike should be enough. Additionally you would need a scissor and a smaller Hex Key (Allen Key). You would need Zip Ties. Around 5 should be enough. 3M Two Sided Tape.
2. 4 BTwin Mudflaps - You can get them in any Decathlon Store. If there isn't a store in your city, you can get them at their online store too.
You may use any other alternative too, I prefer these as they are sturdy and easily available.
i. FENDER FLASH MTB FR BLACK Product Code : M8327776 - You need ONE of these for the front. Rs. 199/- each
ii. FENDER FLASH MTB RR BLACK Product Code : M8327783 - You need THREE of these for the rear. Rs. 199/- each
DIY Level : MEDIUM
Front Mudguard :
Open the Bolts within the Red Circle. There are 4 large bolts and 2 smaller ones. Be very careful while sliding out the mudguard from between the shockers. You may need to squeeze the black rear part for it to come out smoothly. Recommend to put a cloth between the mudguard and shocker to avoid scratches to either.
Open the screw marked in red above. Please note the stock HEX Keys (Allen Key) would not fit this one. You would need a smaller one. You can get it at most hardware stores. I am assuming you would already have the tools handy.
The Clip Nut shown in red above is the mount point for the front extension flap. You can use the pre cut holes for the same. It is a direct fit almost.
The clip nut needs to be fixed through the slits and hole marked above.
This is how it would look on the mudflap.
This is how it would look once fixed on the mudguard. You would notice that the mud flap has two wings that jut out from the sides. They need to be trimmed and end result would look like below.
Apply 3M two side adhesive tape as below. This would help get a nice curved finish.
Tighten the screw onto the clip bolt and the front mudguard setup should look like this.
Fix the front mudguard back. The end result on the bike would look like following. As you would notice the bike color is different here. Using these photo's as they are clearer.
Please Note : There are 4 small washers where the 4 main bolts of the mudguard go in. They are very easy to loose. So be careful. They are fixed from the inside the mudguard. These are specially meant to sit in the mudguard grooves.
I am unable to attach more pictures in this post hence will give details of the rear mudguard in the next post.
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