Thanks Mark, for the inspiration to get the Hitchcock mudguards and for guiding me through the process. Especially the one in the front is such an improvement to the overall look of the bike.
In autumn 2020 i change the front mudguard, and i thought for the rear i must go to the bikeworkstation... now i can fix ist myself ...Thank you very much... greeting from Salzkammergut in Austria
Mark. Hello from the US, Oregon. I'm a 77yr old "rider" since the age of 15. Many British bikes, '62 Velo Venom, '67 Tbolt after returning from Vietnam, a '69 441 Victor and lastly a '69 TR6. My apologies for going on. I recently purchased a '23 RE Interceptor, Orange Crush and have been personalizing it for memories of the '60s and '70s. I have ordered a front fender from Hitchcock and other after market add-ons...reverse cone megaphones for example..thank you for your videos. I'm a British bike enthusiast for many years. If there is a way to speak to you, please advise. I'm legit. Not a robot😂...again my thanks
Hi mark your new mud flaps look great. I have got the GT650. And in the future I will change them. Great video. See you in the next one. Ride safe. Cheers Ian.
Thanks Ian, if you check out my DNA air filter video, you can see them in day light. Went out with a few friends yesterday and they commented how good the polish alloy looked, almost like chrome.
Thanks for the video Mark, I'm tempted to buy the front mudguard now I've seen it fitted. I think I will have the mudguard bracket powder coated black as it will match the forks and provide a contrast with the polished alloy
I like those mudguards and might get some for my glitter and dust version. I am not so keen on the new chain guard, don’t like how much chain is on view compared to the standard guard. Shame as the finish is nice with the gloss black. I may look at getting the standard one wrapped or maybe painted.
Thanks Daniel, had a lovely afternoon fettling the bike. I'm really pleased with the mudguards and chainguard. I've had them since November and was determined to get them fitted.
You can have them made in India . Go to metal engineering shop and get a price to have them made, then send them to a chrome plating shop. You will have the best looking mud guards .
The mudguard I would be tempted to undercoat the bottom with a spray on bed liner they use here for pickup truck beds. Or a similar undercoat that is long wearing. 👍 But it looks good left alone too. Just thinking of road noise reduction and corrosion resistance.
Hi Steve, that's why I always keep the originals, as any future buyer may well prefer the original equipment, plus being able to restore a bike back to its original specification may well help to keep its value in the future. Thanks for your comment. We will see how the alloy mudguards stand up!
A lot of the slightly more expensive japanese bikes have plastic mudguards too. Not knocking the upgrade though. I would do the same once I got an interceptor.
That's a good question. I'll admit I hadn't given it any thought. But I have just checked the legal requirements and apparently, it's a legal requirement to have a red reflector plate fitted. Reflector tape is not adequate. Anyhow came across this on eBay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Number-Plate-Red-Reflex-Reflector-For-Royal-Enfield-Motorcycle/283723028799?hash=item420f35d93f:g:qY8AAOSwgV1eAbbL
Hi Richard, this is the link to them, www.classicbikeshop.co.uk/universal-short-cone-silencer.html. They don't appear to be branded. I have a video about fitting them on my channel, plus a run by.
Good video thanks. What metal is the front mudguard mat made from? If steel would it be advisable to put a sheet of strong polythene to stop electrolytic corrosion. Alternatively could it just be replaced by a couple of aluminium washers?
@@MarkESBuckmaster Hi, it's more the mat that comes with the original guards that's the problem. Hitchcocks say the new guards are polished alloy, if the mat is steel there could be a reaction hence my suggestion of polythene under the mat or a couple of large alloy washers to replace it.
@@greentrumpet I've had a reply from Hitchcocks and the plate is steel but it's painted so there is no direct contact between it and the alloy. However, I don't see any harm in doing what you suggest and put a piece of polythene between the plate and the mudguard as extra protection.
Hello Mark just came across this video. Can I ask a question? Do you intend fitting the OEM black plastic fender extender to the Hitchcock mudguard? I'm thinking of changing mudguards also, but want to ensure as best as possible, that I give best protection to the frame rails and engine. I'm not too sure about fitting a Sump guard..! Hope this makes sense . Cheers Keith
Thanks for video! I ordert the alloy mudguards for my RE Interceptor MK today. Seems it's easy to change. One question: Where did you get these beautiful exhaustpipes from? Looks like Norton Commando! Best regards from Flensburg, Germany, Frank
Sorry about delay, the silencers are from Classic Bike Shop. I've done a video about fitting them. www.classicbikeshop.co.uk/universal-short-cone-silencer.html
Definite improvement and they look particularly essential if you have the Glitter & Dust Interceptor. Hard to tell on camera but did you find they match pretty closely to the rest of the chrome on the bike?
Hi Joe, they are a very close match to the other chrome. They would look really good with the Glitter and Dust Interceptor. In fact I tried to order a chrome Continental fuel tank from India, as I fancy the look of the Continental tank but with the riding position of the Interceptor but alas I wasn't allowed to complete my order. I think it is to do with the lockdown in India at the moment.
Useful video, thanks Mark. Do you have details of your bike lift. Was it grey as standard? It looks narrow & compact compared to others I have looked at.
Hi Nigel, this is the link for the lift www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202284305673 It is grey as standard and is slimmer. That does present a problem getting the bike on its centre stand. There is no room for you to stand on lift next to the bike. Even when it's fully down, the platform is a few inches off than the ground and I couldn't get the leverage with one foot higher than the other. The solution, however, is very simple. I cut the pallet that the lift came on in half length wise and positioned that next to the lift. It's practical the same level and standing on that I can easily put the bike on its centre stand. The other alternative would be to use a paddock stand. If you had help, it probably wouldn't be a problem.
Such a great difference for the better with those shiny guards. Will you have to maintain the polish once a month or so to keep them in good shiny order ?
@@MarkESBuckmaster Glad to know the shine is still good. I go to my den to polish & shine my bike just to have something to do other than work. Cheers for the reply.
Someone else mentioned that and I've sourced one on EBay for £4. Although I do have a bloody huge reflector built into the topbox. Not sure if that would suffice. I don't think the original one could be refitted.
@@kevinjerome4925 I've just checked it has to be aligned to the longitudinal centre line and positioned to reflect squarely to the rear. So I guess the reflector on the topbox is too high. But I've just found you can put them on the number plate. J&S do a couple of round reflectors which fix on the number plate for 49p! I think that will sort it.
@@MarkESBuckmaster Perhaps a bike MOT person could advise? I don’t know what you can/can’t put on a numberplate! There’s probably some Gov. doc. info out on the web somewhere! Bike lighting can be a pain. My own issue with my new Classic 500 is that the numberplate cannot be seen in the dark from the required 15 meters. Rear light works fine so am going to try a replacement numberplate!
@@kevinjerome4925 I've checked it out and that's what they are for. I ordered this off eBay in the end www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Round-Self-Adhesive-20-mm-Number-Plate-Reflector-For-Motorcycles-Bike-MOTs-MOT
Sorry about delay accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/accessory-shop-mudguards/43439 Scroll down to related item and that shows the rear mudguard.
The Royal Enfield reminds me of the child's story of the Stone Soup. The soldier tells villagers that he can make good soup from a stone. And then he says he would be better ith salt and pepper; and then better with potatoes, and then better with vegetables, and then better with some meat....does anyone buy the bike and just ride it?
Unfortunately (7"x 9") is the legal required size of registration plate here in the UK, I believe the ones in Germany are even larger than ours, they look like a barn door. Incidentally, unlike the USA, side mounted plates aren't strictly legal in the UK either although some of my H=D riding friends have them fitted.
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Mark strip the front fork brace down and polish it..looks loads better with the new mudguards
Thanks Mark, for the inspiration to get the Hitchcock mudguards and for guiding me through the process. Especially the one in the front is such an improvement to the overall look of the bike.
In autumn 2020 i change the front mudguard, and i thought for the rear i must go to the bikeworkstation... now i can fix ist myself ...Thank you very much... greeting from Salzkammergut in Austria
The silencers also look great. Very Norton Commando style.
Mark. Hello from the US, Oregon. I'm a 77yr old "rider" since the age of 15. Many British bikes, '62 Velo Venom, '67 Tbolt after returning from Vietnam, a '69 441 Victor and lastly a '69 TR6. My apologies for going on. I recently purchased a '23 RE Interceptor, Orange Crush and have been personalizing it for memories of the '60s and '70s. I have ordered a front fender from Hitchcock and other after market add-ons...reverse cone megaphones for example..thank you for your videos. I'm a British bike enthusiast for many years. If there is a way to speak to you, please advise. I'm legit. Not a robot😂...again my thanks
Really informative video, I plan to spray my rear mudguard, some great tips to help me!
Really a good help Mark.
Referd to your video a couple of times during my fitting.
Hi mark your new mud flaps look great. I have got the GT650. And in the future I will change them. Great video. See you in the next one. Ride safe. Cheers Ian.
Thanks Ian, if you check out my DNA air filter video, you can see them in day light. Went out with a few friends yesterday and they commented how good the polish alloy looked, almost like chrome.
Thanks for the video Mark, I'm tempted to buy the front mudguard now I've seen it fitted. I think I will have the mudguard bracket powder coated black as it will match the forks and provide a contrast with the polished alloy
I like those mudguards and might get some for my glitter and dust version. I am not so keen on the new chain guard, don’t like how much chain is on view compared to the standard guard. Shame as the finish is nice with the gloss black. I may look at getting the standard one wrapped or maybe painted.
They look great! Nice video thanks!
Thanks Daniel, had a lovely afternoon fettling the bike. I'm really pleased with the mudguards and chainguard. I've had them since November and was determined to get them fitted.
thanks for that,gives a good look at those mudguards,been thinking of getting them.Done the DNA filter and TEC stainless steel silencers.
Hi Chris, thanks for your comment. What's your opinion of the DNA filter?
@@MarkESBuckmaster works well with the silencer giving a great sound on the overrun,a sort of snorty sound like an old T140
@@morrisminor56 have noticed any performance improvement?
@@MarkESBuckmaster Yes from midrange and up.
Thanks Mark.
They look marvelous. I've always wondered why they didn't do shiny metal ones from the factory. Too bad we can't get these ones here in India.
You can have them made in India . Go to metal engineering shop and get a price to have them made, then send them to a chrome plating shop. You will have the best looking mud guards .
The mudguard I would be tempted to undercoat the bottom with a spray on bed liner they use here for pickup truck beds. Or a similar undercoat that is long wearing. 👍 But it looks good left alone too. Just thinking of road noise reduction and corrosion resistance.
This reply is probably a bit late. Being alloy, there is no chance of corrosion but a an undercoat wouldn't hurt.
I think I prefer the look of the plastic guards actually. Plus aluminium is a mongrel to keep in shape!
Hi Steve, that's why I always keep the originals, as any future buyer may well prefer the original equipment, plus being able to restore a bike back to its original specification may well help to keep its value in the future. Thanks for your comment. We will see how the alloy mudguards stand up!
A lot of the slightly more expensive japanese bikes have plastic mudguards too. Not knocking the upgrade though. I would do the same once I got an interceptor.
Damn!! Get the glitter and Dusk colored tank and it will be like riding on a mirror!!
Looks better. More like the W800 fenders that look nice. I wonder if some front fork gators would look nice?
You can get fork gators for the Interceptor. I haven't gone down that route at the moment.
Are the plastic cup washers for the front and rear mudguards the same? The front ones were missing when I received my order.
The mudguards look good, little details make the difference. Are you popping a reflector back on the bike, if so how are you going to mount it?
That's a good question. I'll admit I hadn't given it any thought. But I have just checked the legal requirements and apparently, it's a legal requirement to have a red reflector plate fitted. Reflector tape is not adequate. Anyhow came across this on eBay.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Number-Plate-Red-Reflex-Reflector-For-Royal-Enfield-Motorcycle/283723028799?hash=item420f35d93f:g:qY8AAOSwgV1eAbbL
The rear reflector needs to be refitted or the bike will fail the mot as it's a leagal requirement. They do look good, i shall get some.
any idea where your friend got the caps ?
Look so cool!! Where can I get these? I wanna it too!!!
Your choice of slip on silencers look great. What brand are they?
Hi Richard, this is the link to them, www.classicbikeshop.co.uk/universal-short-cone-silencer.html. They don't appear to be branded. I have a video about fitting them on my channel, plus a run by.
@@MarkESBuckmaster they are from Emgo. I have a set that still have the stickers on them
Good video thanks. What metal is the front mudguard mat made from? If steel would it be advisable to put a sheet of strong polythene to stop electrolytic corrosion. Alternatively could it just be replaced by a couple of aluminium washers?
Thanks for the advice, you're the second person to mention that. I'll contact Hitchcocks in the morning to find out what metals are being used.
@@MarkESBuckmaster Hi, it's more the mat that comes with the original guards that's the problem. Hitchcocks say the new guards are polished alloy, if the mat is steel there could be a reaction hence my suggestion of polythene under the mat or a couple of large alloy washers to replace it.
@@greentrumpet I've had a reply from Hitchcocks and the plate is steel but it's painted so there is no direct contact between it and the alloy. However, I don't see any harm in doing what you suggest and put a piece of polythene between the plate and the mudguard as extra protection.
Hello Mark just came across this video.
Can I ask a question? Do you intend fitting the OEM black plastic fender extender to the Hitchcock mudguard?
I'm thinking of changing mudguards also, but want to ensure as best as possible, that I give best protection to the frame rails and engine. I'm not too sure about fitting a Sump guard..!
Hope this makes sense . Cheers Keith
Hi, No I haven't fitted an extender to the mudguard but I am thinking about a sump guard.
Thanks for video! I ordert the alloy mudguards for my RE Interceptor MK today. Seems it's easy to change.
One question: Where did you get these beautiful exhaustpipes from? Looks like Norton Commando!
Best regards from Flensburg, Germany,
Frank
Sorry about delay, the silencers are from Classic Bike Shop. I've done a video about fitting them. www.classicbikeshop.co.uk/universal-short-cone-silencer.html
Great look. What brand are those silencers?
They are from Classic Bike Shop www.classicbikeshop.co.uk/universal-short-cone-silencer.html
The front mudguard looks back to front to me. Deffo an improvement on the painted ones though
No Andy definitely the correct way round, although you did get me scurrying into the workshop to check!
Definite improvement and they look particularly essential if you have the Glitter & Dust Interceptor. Hard to tell on camera but did you find they match pretty closely to the rest of the chrome on the bike?
Hi Joe, they are a very close match to the other chrome. They would look really good with the Glitter and Dust Interceptor. In fact I tried to order a chrome Continental fuel tank from India, as I fancy the look of the Continental tank but with the riding position of the Interceptor but alas I wasn't allowed to complete my order. I think it is to do with the lockdown in India at the moment.
Useful video, thanks Mark. Do you have details of your bike lift. Was it grey as standard? It looks narrow & compact compared to others I have looked at.
Hi Nigel, this is the link for the lift
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202284305673
It is grey as standard and is slimmer. That does present a problem getting the bike on its centre stand. There is no room for you to stand on lift next to the bike. Even when it's fully down, the platform is a few inches off than the ground and I couldn't get the leverage with one foot higher than the other. The solution, however, is very simple. I cut the pallet that the lift came on in half length wise and positioned that next to the lift. It's practical the same level and standing on that I can easily put the bike on its centre stand. The other alternative would be to use a paddock stand. If you had help, it probably wouldn't be a problem.
Thanks Mark looks perfect for my needs.👍
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Such a great difference for the better with those shiny guards. Will you have to maintain the polish once a month or so to keep them in good shiny order ?
Sorry about delay in replying but after 7 months still shiny with no polishing.
@@MarkESBuckmaster Glad to know the shine is still good. I go to my den to polish & shine my bike just to have something to do other than work. Cheers for the reply.
Should you not have also refitted the reflector Mark - to keep the bike “legal”?!
Someone else mentioned that and I've sourced one on EBay for £4. Although I do have a bloody huge reflector built into the topbox. Not sure if that would suffice. I don't think the original one could be refitted.
@@MarkESBuckmaster Sorry Mark, I don’t know where the reflector has to be positioned.
@@kevinjerome4925 I've just checked it has to be aligned to the longitudinal centre line and positioned to reflect squarely to the rear. So I guess the reflector on the topbox is too high. But I've just found you can put them on the number plate. J&S do a couple of round reflectors which fix on the number plate for 49p! I think that will sort it.
@@MarkESBuckmaster Perhaps a bike MOT person could advise? I don’t know what you can/can’t put on a numberplate! There’s probably some Gov. doc. info out on the web somewhere! Bike lighting can be a pain. My own issue with my new Classic 500 is that the numberplate cannot be seen in the dark from the required 15 meters. Rear light works fine so am going to try a replacement numberplate!
@@kevinjerome4925 I've checked it out and that's what they are for. I ordered this off eBay in the end www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Round-Self-Adhesive-20-mm-Number-Plate-Reflector-For-Motorcycles-Bike-MOTs-MOT
Sir can u plz send me link of website bcoz i didnt find mudguard on website
Sorry about delay accessories.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-shop/accessory-shop-mudguards/43439
Scroll down to related item and that shows the rear mudguard.
@@MarkESBuckmaster thank u so mch sir
Are the new mudguards polished alloy or chrome plated steel?
They are polished alloy.
We call those fenders vs mud guards
The Royal Enfield reminds me of the child's story of the Stone Soup. The soldier tells villagers that he can make good soup from a stone. And then he says he would be better ith salt and pepper; and then better with potatoes, and then better with vegetables, and then better with some meat....does anyone buy the bike and just ride it?
Those number plates are gross
Unfortunately (7"x 9") is the legal required size of registration plate here in the UK, I believe the ones in Germany are even larger than ours, they look like a barn door. Incidentally, unlike the USA, side mounted plates aren't strictly legal in the UK either although some of my H=D riding friends have them fitted.