Where to find this GSF rear fender flap for my GS?

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07-14-17, 09:39 AM

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peasodos

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Does anyone know what this fender molding actually does?

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04-26-19, 01:27 AM

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i think it does nothing, just a design maybe?

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04-26-19, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by yuyu6

i think it does nothing, just a design maybe?

Supposedly they are there because US DOT regulations do not allow vehicles to be sold new where the tire portrudes beyond the body of the vehicle. The little piece counts as the body and therefore covers the tire on the GSF factory wheel setup.. RCF has it also.