I am not sure this justifies a new post - but times are a bit slow and it might be useful to somebody looking for a front fender option.

I am going to be making a bike from a Theft Recovery I purchased, and the bike will be built for "touring" - and it will be geared to have long legs so it can cruise at 70 easily, a place to haul gear, and most likely a windshield.

One of the things I wanted was a bigger front fender to provide more control of water.  I just bought a KZ750 front fender, and it looks very promising.  The mounting holes need to be relocated a bit narrower, and the fender width between the forks is about 3/16" wider....I believe with a slight bend (or trimming a bit off the fork mounts), the fender will fit just fine.  The fender shape matches the 19" tire well, and the fender is considerably longer and extends down and forward several more inches than the stock fender.

There are several versions of KZ750 fender - but this is like the one I bought.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191733747891?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=...  

Dave, That fender looks nice. The other day I thought about putting on a small mud flap, but it would have to be way too long to do any good. Measure the length of the new one compared to the old for comparison. How about a picture holding the new up against the stock on the bike.
I am thinking about building one out of fiberglass to look like a old Indian Chief. Maybe a 16" front rim off a Murader to match the rear.  A 100/90 16 should just fit. ( fingers crossed)

Hey Dave, I have another tank if you're interested, $80 shipped like I did for you last time if you're interested.
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Hi Dave,

Here's what you need for a front fender.  Notice the built-in mud flap. It's for a 19" wheel. It might be a good bit wider though.  If you want, I'll see if I can measure mine and let you know how wide.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Goldwing-Front-Fender-Chrome-Gold-Wing-1977-197...

I am interested too.  I like the way the goldwing fender comes down low in the back and goes well around over the top. It controls water and junk being thrown up very well. That fits a 40 year old wing.  They weren't as big and heavy then but the tire is still wider.

It'll be good to see how far the KZ fender comes down and over.
Hope it isn't too bad to mount.

Looks like Dave's got a good project there and some interesting ideas for it.

I was able to take some pictures yesterday to see what fender works.

Here is the stock fender.


Here is the Kawasaki  Fender  I have marked the stock fender locations on the tire with green tape, and the Kawasaki fender location with blue tape.

The fender width works very well without any bending of the bracket.


The early Honda Goldwing fender is shown below.  The bracket is too wide and will take quite a bit of bending to make it work.  The holes in the bracket also are not going to work and drilling new holes in the bracket are not going to work well and you will have to make a bracket to attach the lower fender brace to the forks.  And since the forks are at a lower angle than the Goldwing forks, the back of the fender wraps a long way down on the tire.  You can make this fender work and it certainly will offer good protection -  think the Kawasaki fender will be much easier.


TINYPIC has gone down.....I will post a photo as soon as I can sign back on.

Badwolf, you are correct.  But, I have to admit I like Bot's mudflap!  

Best regards,

Dave,

I am going to try to round up the Kawasaki front fender. From your posting it looks like an easy fit.....

Kenny G