Electric Mud Guard Location

[Mike V]

Can someone help me locate the correct positioning and installation of the "mudguard" as shown in the attached link

Reference #19 on Real OEM.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0364&mospid=47851&btnr=61_0201&hg=61&fg=15

Looks like it attaches to the frame rail and is secured through the two holes with a tie strap. I'm assuming somewhere around the coil?

Mike V. / San Diego

[montmil]

It's right behind the horn. It does a pretty good job of keeping road debris off the engine and out of the fuel tank tunnel where the ignition and electrics reside.   Monte

[Mike V]

Monte,

On the upper or lower horizontal rail? Here's a picture, a little hard to see.

http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/qq8/gruntyman66/81%20R650%20Restoration/Frame/?albumview=grid&fullsize=81R65RestorationFrame05-25-09007.jpg

Mike V.

[Justin B.]

I think you can see this item just in front of the coil.  I always thought it's purpose was to keep crud/water/etc. off the coil...

[Mike V]

Have I told you guys how much I love you lately?

Mike V.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Would a points-model R65 benefit from the addition of this, I wonder?

[Justin B.]

Rob, I suppose it would keep crud and spray from getting the front coil dirty!  But, I also wonder about it blocking airflow to the coil.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Rob, I suppose it would keep crud and spray from getting the front coil dirty!  But, I also wonder about it blocking airflow to the coil.

Good point.  It would make my bike heavier, too.  

[montmil]

Rob, I suppose it would keep crud and spray from getting the front coil dirty!  But, I also wonder about it blocking airflow to the coil.

Good point.  It would make my bike heavier, too.  

No problem, mon... just drill a buncha lightening holes in the thing