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    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.
    Jim...<><

    '78 XS1100E

    Previous bikes:
    Early 70s Honda 90 Enduro
    1998 Honda Shadow ACE
    2006 Honda VTX 1300R

    Dogs understand why people ride motorcycles

  • #2
    Originally posted by gui_tarzan View Post
    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.
    Hi Jim,
    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
    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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    • #3
      sorry i thot you were asking about Strats and Tele's or my favorite a thinline
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      • #4
        LOL! I like my Tele & J just the way they are.

        Good point about the wheel, I hope I don't have to do that very often!
        Jim...<><

        '78 XS1100E

        Previous bikes:
        Early 70s Honda 90 Enduro
        1998 Honda Shadow ACE
        2006 Honda VTX 1300R

        Dogs understand why people ride motorcycles

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        • #5
          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

          1979 1100 Special (on the road after 16 years!)
          1983 GS300L (wifes ride)
          1985 Super Glide
          2012 Super Glide

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          • #6
            Originally posted by old_chopper View Post
            I put a later model sportster fender on the rear of mine..
            Just about any '03-back Sportster rear fender will work, as they're all the same width and will fit between the XS frame rails. The only major differences you'll find is the location/number of mounting holes and the '99-up use a different taillight. The newer Sporty fenders are wider and will be a tougher swap. If you want a different taillight, look for an aftermarket 'blank' fender, but these can be be pretty rough stampings so expect to do a lot more pre-paint prep work...
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            • #7
              Originally posted by hamjam View Post
              sorry i thot you were asking about Strats and Tele's or my favorite a thinline
              Hi 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.
              Fred Hill, S'toon
              XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
              "The Flying Pumpkin"

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              • #8
                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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                • #9
                  Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
                  Hi 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.
                  yeah I used to get funny looks when I hung a bunch of guitars on my boat

                  and
                  gui_tarzan LOL! I like my Tele & J just the way they are.
                  as in a J bass ??
                  Seamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
                  Niimi Moozhwaagan

                  NOTICE: No trees were destroyed in the sending of this message. We do concede, however, that a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced.

                  Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.


                  Member of "FOXS-11" (Former Owner of XS-11)
                  and SOXS
                  2008 Nomad "Deja Buick'

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                  • #10
                    Yessir! Nothing but the best.
                    Jim...<><

                    '78 XS1100E

                    Previous bikes:
                    Early 70s Honda 90 Enduro
                    1998 Honda Shadow ACE
                    2006 Honda VTX 1300R

                    Dogs understand why people ride motorcycles

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                    • #11
                      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
                      Jim
                      Seamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
                      Niimi Moozhwaagan

                      NOTICE: No trees were destroyed in the sending of this message. We do concede, however, that a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced.

                      Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental.


                      Member of "FOXS-11" (Former Owner of XS-11)
                      and SOXS
                      2008 Nomad "Deja Buick'

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                      • #12
                        seen an xs with a touring fender

                        I saw a pic of a xs 1100 with a harley touring fender looked real good I am working on same idea myself!

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                        • #13
                          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...<><

                          '78 XS1100E

                          Previous bikes:
                          Early 70s Honda 90 Enduro
                          1998 Honda Shadow ACE
                          2006 Honda VTX 1300R

                          Dogs understand why people ride motorcycles

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