Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted October 19, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 19, 2016 I just finished this special build and am delighted with the results, except for the F2 front fender that came with the forks. I'd like something sleeker like what's on the VF bikes and am leaning toward the one used on the VF1000F. It has the metal fork brace/spoiler that directs air at the cooling fins, and it has the look I want. I'm sure that I can fabricate some nice brackets to attach the metal brace to the mounting ears on the F2 fork legs. If anyone here has a front fender and brace they'd like to sell, let me know and we can work something out. I would also consider a VF1000R front fender. As long as one of these works with a 17" wheel, I should be in good shape. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Awesome bike! Nice work.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Forbes Posted October 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 20, 2016 Very nice. Some closeups would be awesome.Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 20, 2016 I'll be happy to provide pics, but my intention here isn't to hijack the VFR forum with a CB1100F build. Here's a closer shot of the bike on the day last Sunday when I took it for it's first ride: If you guys want to see more pics from the build, I'll be happy to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Captain 80s Posted October 20, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 20, 2016 I was just looking at modifying a 1000F fender bracket and fender to install on the F2 front end of my VFR. I too wanted a sleeker look, but after getting the 900RR fairings fitted, the hump of the fender was mostly hidden so I tabled that project. It did look pretty straight forward but I didn't want to sacrifice my 1000F bracket and have to put a VF750 bracket on the 1000. The 1000F fender brackets are hard to find. Everyone who sells a 1000F fender removes it but then doesn't list the bracket (or apparently they think that a 1000F fender and bracket is solid gold under the paint and anodizing). The VF750 bracket looked doable and in some respects looked like a better alternative as I was considering how to modify it for the F2 forks. The aluminum piece gave me some areas to drill and tap for some small adapter brackets. I just flipped thru your photo bucket... wow.... Good job! Lots of fab work. Very cool bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions, Captain, and thanks for the compliments too. A friend is sending me a spare VF1000R fender and mounting hardware and I'm going to see how that might work out. I just need to get this sorted out before the end of the year. All the 1100F bodywork will be getting repainted with new decals, so whatever fender I go with will be getting a fresh coat of blue paint to match everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Captain 80s Posted October 21, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 21, 2016 1000R should be just as feasible and perhaps the best looking for that bike. Looking forward to seeing how you do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Forbes Posted October 21, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thanks Tomk1960, most of us I think have owned or ridden the CB's, specimens like yours I think are a sight for sore eyes, visits welcome I would think.Looks like you even getting Seb interested...Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Forbes Posted October 21, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted October 21, 2016 This on eBay for about $240.00 VF1000F2 SC15 not sure where it posts from?Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted October 21, 2016 I've seen these online and they're very nice. I need to look into them a little more to see if they're the right width. I'm sure some simple bracketry can be fabbed to mount one. Thanks for the suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2016 A good friend sent me a spare VF1000R fender and hardware to try out. It arrived yesterday and after a quick mock-up, it looks like it will be a very good fit. Some minimal bracketry fabrication will be necessary, but when it's done, it will look close to stock. I'll be building another one of these bikes, so I guess I need to keep my eyes open for another one of these fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CBVFRbikeboy Posted January 2, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted January 2, 2017 On 02/11/2016 at 4:25 AM, tomk1960 said: so I guess I need to keep my eyes open for another one of these fenders. I've got one Tom. But it's attached to my VF750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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