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In a short time I should be receiving my front and rear Buffalo leather mudflaps decked out with chrome studs, hand laced edges and a 2' fringe on the front, 4" fringe on the rear one. The prototype was being made up last week. I gave the measurements via e-mail that were pertanent to any kind of clearances that might be encountered. These will require me to drill holes on the fender, but I may at that time order the chrome fender tips so those studs can also be used to hold the flap in place too. With experience in the marine business I will seal the holes with marine silicone adhesive which should prevent any rust from starting around the holes as time goes by. Hopefully there will be a template given when the flaps come in in case I wish just to mount the flaps only. It is a concern anytime a rascal has to take a drill to a finished or painted surface on a bike, but there are several holes all over a bike that could harbour rust or corrosion. Therefore I will at least use a benefit of the doubt by using a marine grade silicone adhesive around the holes to insulate them from moisture and colloidal grit that may encourage rust. The flaps I ordered are super heavy duty. When I get them in and installed I will place a photo of both the front and rear fenders here. I know that there are many riders here who would cringe at the roads I ride on in Northern Minnesota. A 52 mile gravel and clay based road would not ever be ventured upon by many of the riders here, but it is one of our favorite trips. My wife and I have made it several times taking some off trail jaunts on firmer logging roads looking for ripe wild blueberries. It is just a form of joy that we get from riding our scooter. On my 2004 Silverado I had to repaint the lower frame and brackets where gravel had sandblasted the paint off. With the radiator on this 1300 being so low a mudflap is really needed. I don't think there is another method that would mount a flap other than screwing it on, or in some cases pop riveting it on. The Buffalo Leather is made to take a heckofa beating. All I need to do is butter it up good and then use 303 protectant to keep the leather from fading. I may have to do this often because of the driving conditions we have here. If anyone has any other suggestions please pass them on here. The more input the better result we will have with products that will be available for us in the future. ~ Butch