I have a '78 Standard that I want to update a bit. Are there any cruiser fenders that will fit with some minor mods? I hate the plastic and chrome two piece rear fender this has but I also realize it may require some modification on the rear of the frame behind the mounts. This might be a pipe dream, I don't know, I'm sort of thinking out loud right now.
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Originally posted by gui_tarzan View PostI have a '78 Standard that I want to update a bit. Are there any cruiser fenders that will fit with some minor mods? I hate the plastic and chrome two piece rear fender this has but I also realize it may require some modification on the rear of the frame behind the mounts. This might be a pipe dream, I don't know, I'm sort of thinking out loud right now.
you can get steel one piece rear fenders from any chopper shop.
Trouble with one piece fenders is getting the wheel out.
Steal from Royal Enfield, undo 4 bolts and the entire rear fender lifts off.Fred Hill, S'toon
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sorry i thot you were asking about Strats and Tele's or my favorite a thinlineSeamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
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I put a later model sportster fender on the rear of mine. No trouble getting the tire off. I can send you a pic if you like, no photo bucket account. I also cut off the struts going back to the signal mounts and added simple struts in place. PM me your e-mail and I'll send a couple pics.US Army 1986-1991
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Originally posted by old_chopper View PostI put a later model sportster fender on the rear of mine..Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
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Originally posted by hamjam View Postsorry i thot you were asking about Strats and Tele's or my favorite a thinline
I know how a musician's mind can get after too many decibels so I understand your confusion.
Alas, if I used the correct name; mudguard a whole bunch of North Americans would post in to mock me.Fred Hill, S'toon
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I found a softail fender online for about 80 bucks. Had to prep and paint, but it was a pretty nice fit without having to chop or mod anything. Just a few holes drilled and a couple bolts and spacers and voila! Looks kinda weird with a stock seat though. I had to make one of my own. But the nice thing is if I decide to, I can un-bolt everything and put it right back to stock.
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Originally posted by fredintoon View PostHi hamjam,
I know how a musician's mind can get after too many decibels so I understand your confusion.
Alas, if I used the correct name; mudguard a whole bunch of North Americans would post in to mock me.
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gui_tarzan LOL! I like my Tele & J just the way they are.
as in a J bass ??Seamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
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yes indeed I have a Gibson eb2 . An H22 in the closet and the J bass is the one that gets gigged studioed and just played
JimSeamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
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I went to the local bike salvage yard today and found an almost perfect chrome replacement so I'm going to stick with that but thanks for the ideas guys!Jim...<><
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