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BMW G650GS Fender Extender Final Install: Screw Securing & Silicone Sealing

2026/10/8

Hello everyone! In my previous post, I showed you how I removed a crooked front fender extender installed by the previous owner, executed a meticulous degreasing routine, and re-bonded the components using 3M ultra-strong double-sided tape. While I ran into a classic DIY accident where the insane initial tack of the 3M tape locked the pieces down instantly before I could perfect the alignment, the inner tape layout designed to block out mud entry was executed flawlessly. https://motorcyclelifeboo.com/en/bmw-g650gs-fender-extender-re-bonding-smart-tape-layout-guide/ Today, we have reached the final installment of this fender extension upgrade! In this post, I will break down the mechanics of ...

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Honda X-ADV Front Fender Extender Install: Mud Splatter & Caulking Guide

2026/10/8

Hello everyone! The Honda X-ADV is a brilliant machine boasting a rugged adventure style and incredible go-anywhere capability. Because of its versatile nature, it frequently sees action on unpaved off-road tracks and wet, rainy asphalt. However, as you clock up the miles, you will inevitably encounter one specific headache: heavy mud and gravel spray flung up by the front tire. The OEM front fender on the X-ADV is styled a bit too short. Consequently, dirty water, thick mud, and sharp pebbles kicked up by the front wheel strike directly against the front of the engine and the vulnerable radiator area. ...

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BMW G650GS Fender Extender Re-bonding: Smart Tape Layout Guide

2026/10/8

Hello everyone! In my previous post, I shared a frustrating discovery on my BMW G650GS: a misaligned front fender extender installed by the previous owner had created a gap that became packed tight with a massive build-up of sand and mud. As we discussed, allowing road grime to accumulate in these hidden seams silently increases your unsprung weight and robs your suspension of its supple responsiveness. https://motorcyclelifeboo.com/en/bmw-g650gs-fender-extender-realignment-unsprung-weight-fixing-guide/ In this practical installment, I am reporting on the reassembly phase—how I completely deep-cleaned the components and re-bonded them using a strategic layout designed to make it physically impossible for water or mud ...

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Honda X-ADV Side Stand Enlarger Installation: Rust & Sinking Prevention Review

2026/10/8

Hello everyone! Have you ever experienced that heart-stopping moment when parking your bike on unpaved campground ground (gravel or dirt) or hot summer asphalt, and the side stand starts sinking into the ground? Especially with a heavy, open-class motorcycle, a sinking stand is a major recipe for a tip-over. So this time, I installed a custom "side stand end (wide base plate)" to expand the footprint of my X-ADV's side stand. Top view of the newly installed custom side stand enlarger plate firmly bolted onto the Honda X-ADV side stand foot To be honest, I didn't have any major complaints ...

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Honda X-ADV Smartphone Holder Installation: Kaedear KDR-M11CPJ Review (Perfect Fit for Tapered Handlebars)

2026/6/22

Hello everyone! The Honda X-ADV is an incredibly popular adventure scooter in Europe and Japan. Because it is such a versatile machine—perfectly handling everything from daily city commutes to long-distance touring—there is one essential accessory you simply cannot do without: a smartphone holder. However, the X-ADV comes equipped with tapered handlebars (fat bars) that are thicker in the center. If you have ever tried mounting a standard smartphone holder, you might have struggled with the clamping diameter. Plus, on a machine like this, you need a mount with rock-solid reliability that secures your phone tightly without blocking the view of ...