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Up, down, flat side in or flat side out?

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Old 11-10-10 | 06:16 PM
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Up, down, flat side in or flat side out?

What's the proper orientation of the mud guard stays I have pictured? They go on my '59? Raleigh Tourist and I'm not certain they were oriented properly to begin with.

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Old 11-10-10 | 07:13 PM
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I'd say pointing up, flat side in.
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Old 11-10-10 | 07:25 PM
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Flat side in...which way looks/fits better for the up/down?

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