Building long fendered bike

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I added slash cut ends to it. It didn't match the profile of the extension,and it has to be right.
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I always weld nuts inside the fender,so I don't have to go crazy trying to get a wrench on it.
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Trim rail was straight,but bottom lip of fender wasn't,so it's corrected now.
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. Plate light for above frenched -in plate.
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almost done rear fender...unless I get more stupid ideas!
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Nice! I like how that fits together...
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Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!

Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Thanks. I wasn't sure if I'd like it,but it works. I need some kind of rubber edging for the ' flaps' so paint won't chip on assembly. I'm pondering making fiberglass bags that follow the line of the fender,but not sure about pipes yet. May run 4 straights just to be different.
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digschopper wrote:Thanks. I wasn't sure if I'd like it,but it works. I need some kind of rubber edging for the ' flaps' so paint won't chip on assembly. I'm pondering making fiberglass bags that follow the line of the fender,but not sure about pipes yet. May run 4 straights just to be different.
Auto door edge guards might work, and are pretty flat. Small diameter vacuum hose sliced length - wise would work, as well, but I'm not sure about the 'round' look...
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow

"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown

Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!

Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Re: Building long fendered bike

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Very cool bracket, looks like it was factory the way it smoothly fits in there!
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Ok,just my opinion,BUT...nobody does it better than the factory. They use talented engineers to make machines last. The problem is,they can't give each of us what we want,so it's an average to please most. I'm no engineer,so in the case of mounting this fender,I used the same 8mmx1.25 hardware. The new 'factory customs' like the VTX are sweet. My '77 didn't get the lovin those do,so I'm doing it myself,with factory mindset,if that makes sense. I agree with the vacuum line being too round,but I'm not seeing the auto edging in black rubber,only plastic! Augh! Frustrations...I guess what I'm trying to do here is make something 'full-figured' and sexy out of a freight train. Heavy cruisers with nice lines,yet distinctly unharley by it's boxer motor.honestly,I LOVE this big ugly whale,she just needs some spike heels and a little magic. The turn signal mounts are going on shortly. Found these lights at a reasonable price.
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these folks have what you seek.
https://www.steelerubber.com/edge-trim-seals
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Smallest is 1/4" thick.it might work.
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Turn signal mounts in.
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Inside and out.
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