STOCK FENDER MODIFICATION

2006 gz · 11-30-2006, 12:45 AM

Here is a simple step by step, I wish I had pictures as I went along but it was one of those situations of enjoying a couple of beers and then, modified fenders! I repaint / custom paint bicycle frames for people on the side and when I lay out graphics I use 3M plastic tape. Its 1/8" thick and very bendable for curves. So basically layed out the profile desired, cut out with a recipricating saw (fine tooth metal blade) at a slow speed so the melting plastic won't build up. Then used the cut off side as a template for the other side. Figured out the length on the front and rear with a straight cut and sanded the corners and all edges for a factory look. The rear was challenging because of the tailight. It's stock but the mud guard was trimmed away. The metal bracket I chopped then fabricated(from the letover pieces) and MIG welded the old mounts after determing how far I wanted the light to stick out. As for the tag I simply mouted it chopper style onto the chainguard with stainless bolts. The clear portion of the tailight for the tag was painted so it would not light up the tire at nite. Pretty simple with no cost and drastically changed look of the bike! NATE

Dupo · 11-30-2006, 02:24 AM

VERY nice work there. Front fender looks sharp!

So you use the 3M as a guide (lay it out where you want to protect/save) then cut against it?

I want to reshape my fenders on my Spirit then drop it to within a quarter inch of the tire. Hard to find info how to do it yourself.

Badbob · 11-30-2006, 06:21 AM

Looking good.

Why only one mirror?

2006 gz · 11-30-2006, 05:09 PM

I like the minimalistic look!!!!! NATE

Badbob · 12-01-2006, 06:10 AM

This might be a good way to get rid of that nasty scratch I have on my front fender.

BadMojo · 12-01-2006, 06:47 PM

Hey that's a good idea, the scratch, yea, I like that...

Jordan310 · 02-15-2007, 01:40 PM

Hey, thanks for the help, and Ill send you the fender next week.
I think you did a fantastic job, and I look forward to seeing your work.

It will make a great add to my bike, and I only wish you could help me with the rear end, becuase you did a FANTASTIC job.

Really good.

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Jordan310 · 03-28-2007, 07:37 PM

haha. I just noticed, I said .. "I wish you could help me with the rear end". Lol. :oops:
Nah .. not that rear, ...

By the way, can you PM or email me your address so I can ship you the fender gz?

Jordan310 · 05-29-2007, 10:14 AM

Cant wait to see the pics of mine =)

By the way: Check this link out:

http://www.motoleather.com/mohoslexsuma.html

11-30-2006, 12:45 AM	#1
2006 gz Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15	STOCK FENDER MODIFICATION Here is a simple step by step, I wish I had pictures as I went along but it was one of those situations of enjoying a couple of beers and then, modified fenders! I repaint / custom paint bicycle frames for people on the side and when I lay out graphics I use 3M plastic tape. Its 1/8" thick and very bendable for curves. So basically layed out the profile desired, cut out with a recipricating saw (fine tooth metal blade) at a slow speed so the melting plastic won't build up. Then used the cut off side as a template for the other side. Figured out the length on the front and rear with a straight cut and sanded the corners and all edges for a factory look. The rear was challenging because of the tailight. It's stock but the mud guard was trimmed away. The metal bracket I chopped then fabricated(from the letover pieces) and MIG welded the old mounts after determing how far I wanted the light to stick out. As for the tag I simply mouted it chopper style onto the chainguard with stainless bolts. The clear portion of the tailight for the tag was painted so it would not light up the tire at nite. Pretty simple with no cost and drastically changed look of the bike! NATE Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-30-2006, 02:24 AM	#2
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	VERY nice work there. Front fender looks sharp! So you use the 3M as a guide (lay it out where you want to protect/save) then cut against it? I want to reshape my fenders on my Spirit then drop it to within a quarter inch of the tire. Hard to find info how to do it yourself. __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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11-30-2006, 06:21 AM	#3
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Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	This might be a good way to get rid of that nasty scratch I have on my front fender. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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BadMojo Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwestern Illinois Posts: 82	Hey that's a good idea, the scratch, yea, I like that... __________________ 1999 GZ250, Maroon, Accessories: Bags, Windscreen (Retired) / 2007 V Star Classic 650, Pearl White, Accessories: Bags, Windscreen, Sissy Bar, Luggage Rack
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11-30-2006, 05:09 PM	#4
2006 gz Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15	I like the minimalistic look!!!!! NATE
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02-15-2007, 01:40 PM	#7
Jordan310 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 122	Hey, thanks for the help, and Ill send you the fender next week. I think you did a fantastic job, and I look forward to seeing your work. It will make a great add to my bike, and I only wish you could help me with the rear end, becuase you did a FANTASTIC job. Really good.
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03-28-2007, 07:37 PM	#9
Jordan310 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 122	haha. I just noticed, I said .. "I wish you could help me with the rear end". Lol. :oops: Nah .. not that rear, ... By the way, can you PM or email me your address so I can ship you the fender gz?
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05-29-2007, 10:14 AM	#10
Jordan310 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 122	Cant wait to see the pics of mine =) By the way: Check this link out: http://www.motoleather.com/mohoslexsuma.html
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