PRODUCT REVIEWSAltRider High Fender Kit
by Aaron DemoIf you have done any serious off-road riding on your Africa Twin,
you’ve most likely experienced the frustration of having the front
fender packed solid with mud and rocks due to the low clearance
of the stock front fender. AltRider has built a comprehensive kit
that solves this problem and, in my opinion, improves the overall
appearance of the Africa Twin with a more aggressive off-road look.
Unlike some other kits, the high fender kit from AltRider includes
everything you need in one complete package, including a mid-
length plastic Polisport fender, powder-coated steel upper bracket,
custom aluminum fork leg guards, and coated stainless steel brake
hoses. Installation is not too complex if you follow the detailed
instructions included with the kit. There are also some great videos
online that will walk you through the installation and were a great
help when it came time to route the brake lines. The most complex
part of the project was installing the brake lines.
As with all products in AltRider’s line, the engineers did their
research and designed a set of beautiful-yet-functional, custom-
manufactured fork guards. The aluminum, laser-cut 5/64-inch
guards mount up seamlessly to the OEM mounting points on the
forks and are designed with the perfect mounting points for brake
hose routing. Additionally, the custom upper bracket goes into
place with ease and provides a complete base for the fender to
attach to and for securing the brake lines.
After the installation I quickly realized the bike had been
transformed, and that I had opened up the limits of my Africa Twin.
I did not notice any difference in handling or wind buffeting
with the high fender installed. I did notice a slight increase in
road noise but nothing too extreme. The high fender did a great
job of deflecting water and mud when cruising down wet and
muddy backroads. The stainless-steel brake lines are also a huge
improvement over stock and there is a noticeably firmer pull in the
brake lever and improved feedback, providing for more precise
front braking. If you were to just upgrade the stock rubber front
brake lines alone you would spend $200 on a stainless-steel hose
kit, which makes this complete package a steal in my opinion.
The kit is currently available in black, white and red and is
compatible with all AltRider parts. MSRP: $325.97 AltRider.comPROS
No more mud/rock jams in
front fender
Complete kit ready to install
High quality components
Bonus upgrade to factory brake linesCONS
Might not be compatible with all
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