Front mudguard extender

[Trom100]

Just a heads up to fellow Trophites.  Washing the bike yesterday I found that two of the four plastic bolts which hold the front mudguard extender in place had sheared. 

[Roger]

Thanks Trom I'll keep my eye out for that if I wash my bike
 
Roger

[Theo]

Originally Posted by Trom100

Just a heads up to fellow Trophites.  Washing the bike yesterday I found that two of the four plastic bolts which hold the front mudguard extender in place had sheared.

My front mudguard extender was supplied with plastic rivets.  Is yours actually attached with bolts (ie. threaded fasteners) or am I just splitting hairs here?  If some non-standard fastener was used, that may account for their failure.

Theo

[Trom100]

You are right they were plastic rivets. My mechanical skills are somewhat less than an Inuits understanding of camel riding!

[Theo]

I intended no affront to your mechanical aptitude, Trom100; just wanted to clarify if this is a problem to be watched.  Hopefully, it's a one time failure.

Theo

[1150newguy]

Those plastic rivets are not the most trustworthy fasteners, especially in that type of application. I put more faith in 3M two sided molding tape. This stuff has tenacious holding power.

[shyoung1]

Another great idea, wish I'd thought of that when I installed mine last week!

[BigD]

Originally Posted by NavyDad

Those plastic rivets are not the most trustworthy fasteners, especially in that type of application. I put more faith in 3M two sided molding tape. This stuff has tenacious holding power.

That is what I did with my rear fender extender.  I did not drill any additional holes.  I utilized the top two existing holes, hidden by the license plate, and used tape at the bottom.   Still holding.

 In fact I am going to try the tape for my Top Box project referenced elsewhere.