What does a motorcycle fender mean?
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Motorcycle fender is a plate-like structure installed behind the outer frame of the wheel, usually made of high-quality rubber material, and some are made of engineering plastics. A motorcycle is a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle driven by a gasoline engine and steered by handlebars to control the front wheel. It is lightweight, flexible, and fast, widely used for patrol, passenger and cargo transportation, and also serves as sports equipment. Broadly speaking, motorcycles can be divided into street bikes, road racing motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, cruisers, and touring bikes. A motorcycle consists of five parts: the engine, transmission system, running system, braking system, and electrical instrument equipment.
The motorcycle fender is that curved plate installed above the wheel, mainly used to block mud and water splashes thrown up by the rotating wheel. As someone who commutes by motorcycle, I've personally experienced that without it, my back and pants legs would be completely splattered with mud on rainy days. The front fender is usually mounted on the shock absorber, very close to the tire, and shaped like a crescent moon; the rear fender is often connected to the rear rack, with a broader design. Nowadays, many bikes use transparent fenders for a cooler look. This component is actually quite important, especially when riding in the rain, as it prevents muddy water from being splashed onto the engine and exhaust pipe—otherwise, dried mud can cake on and become extremely difficult to clean.
