Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 28, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 28, 2012 Before I set off to re-invent the wheel, has anyone boldly gone before? The winter is long, but I already see a few challenges, that -with the help of VFRD- may be overcome! Right, the piece................. The front section is a bit matt/doesnot show the weave clearly anymore, but I assume can be polished I guess? and now the fun starts... So far I can not push the fender all the way in, snug to the forks. For starters, the OEM bolt holes are in the way Put a bit of masking tape to located where to make holes (if I think the set up can be achieved, no point in wasting a good fender) Then there are the lower mounting tabs that are too long (duh, they are designed for an USD...), they are now getting stuck between the rotors The front sections would need some triming to clear the rotors as well and last but not least, I'd need to dril holes for the other mounting points so I would need to source 2 of these: So....................... doable or am I just pissing in the wind??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglasthecook Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 This is fairly straightforward, if you're willing to put holes in the CF. You can easily add holes in the fender at the top where the front fork mounts are hitting the fender. The other option is to shave those off of the forks, but that is more severe. You can also trim the lower/aft mount tabs on the fender to fit where the upper brake caliper mounts go. Trim off the front fender mounts to clear the brake rotors. If you were to do this, you should be able to mount the fender. The holes in the fender atthe top would allow you to use the upper front mount points, just need a longer bolt and spacer, and the lower/aft mounts could be used at the upper brake caliper mount point, then you'll have two mounts, and it should be rather stable. If you were to go that route, you could also get away without sourcing/using the captive nuts/nutplates that are on the stock fender. This is just from looking at the pics you took, actual distances may be off by more than what the pics are showing, but this should give you a decent starting point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Burns Posted November 28, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 28, 2012 did you pick that up intentionally Dutchy, or just happen into a good deal and are trying to make it work? but, since we are on the subject, is the RC51 fender the closest thing we got? Geelong Carbon Craft in Australia is the only place I know of that does carbon bits for the 4th gens.. and they are expensive... any other options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted November 28, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 28, 2012 Looks like the TYGA fender. I got one of those too! It's a great piece, especially if you don't hack it up to mount on the wrong forks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 29, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2012 It crossed my path (Thanks Doug!) and am determined to make it work..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I guess repainting the lower fork legs would not be a bad idea, so the lovely CF look even more nice. Good luck whit the project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Motorparts-online has the perfect fender bracket for this job: click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted November 29, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2012 Motorparts-online has the perfect fender bracket for this job: click I like the way you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 29, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 29, 2012 hahahahahaha........... that will be in total a grand's worth of bracket..... I will whip out my Dremel instead methink...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted January 27, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 27, 2013 Update.... Well, after realizing the serous amount of hacking/Dremeling required and the matt front section not responding to some TLC & polish to bring back the shine, I changed tack. 1st was finding a RC51 owner willing to part with some cash for the part. To go towards... #2 an order with Skidmarx. They the only one in Europa (UK is part of Europe whether they like it or not :-) )that produce it for my red slut. Geelong in Australia a wee bit too beaucoup dinero.... They took the 21 days mfg time as advertised, but it shipped very quickly. I like the finish, not perrrrfect but good. I "dremeled" the rivits fromthe bolt plates from the OEM so I can re-ise them. The holes in the CF unit are not larger enough, but that I can fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Very nice Leon, sorry I missed this the first time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Pics needed ON the bike of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted January 28, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 28, 2013 once the ice and salt have cleared, I can dig out the bike from the shed............ Then get to my brother's garage and do some of the farkles... -fender -sprocket cover mod -rim striping -BlueSea Fuse box -2nd Powerlet socket -Rammount for AquaBox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 16, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2013 As per Skidmarx's statement on their webiste, these replica's do need a little tweaking. Mainly enlarging the pre-drilled holes. but I knew that so no biggie, Dremel to the rescue. Took a few pictures with my phone, once every thing is done (cleaned up forks, changed rotors, added striping) more will be forthcoming.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roebling3 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Be certain to seal all the exposed/ cut edges with resin or epoxy. Including those that get covered by washers, flanged bolt heads and gaskets. CF's worst enemy is moisture creeping ib and causing delamination. Good fortune, R3~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 16, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2013 I have a touch-up set that includes clear coat, will that work as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roebling3 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 You can use clear coat, but it will not be as good for the application as resin or epoxy; which should be thinned by diluting or heating for maximum penetration. Film strength will also be higher than clear coat. Or. . . . Keep the bike in an environmentally controlled space and if you take it out for a ride don't drop it in a canal. you'll be good to go. Good fortune, R3~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4 Rosso Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I agree, go with epoxy, a lot more durable. Bison sells epoxy in small quantities: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 17, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks Roebling & Rosso! I have that exact glue somewhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted February 18, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2013 Some better shots of the carbon fibre fronts.... So in the end, not a RC51 but a RC36-2..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Leon, if you haven't done it yet, the trimmed edges are very easily touched up with CA model glue. I have a bottle with a long needle dropper that works really well for running small beads around an edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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