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Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - beardyweirdy@me.com_imp - 06-28-2016
I've started fiddling with my bike again and after whipping off the rear fender I'm thinking of either getting rid completely or fitting a short one.
Anyone know of a kit that does that?
I don't want to cut down the original, so I'm looking for something to fill the void under the seat and somewhere to mount the licence plate and lights.
I quite fancy cutting down an original one but I've had a look thru the breakers in the UK and can't find secondhand one anywhere.
Anyone shortened their rear?
Kev
RE: Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - Lord Popgun - 06-28-2016
There is someone on here who shortened their fender and it came out nice. I'll have to look for it.
Mr. T carriers the Ryujin fender eliminator kit: http://www.samurider.com/?p=23031/#itemImage
And the ChicDesign short fender: http://www.samurider.com/?p=22814/#itemImage
The above may not be the droids you are looking for. Move along, move along... (joke from another thread with Beardly for those wondering)
Edit to add. I can't find those cut off fender pics (unusual for me, I know). But I did see a pic of a HagaFugu fender from Mr. T. I think they just go by Fugu now.
RE: Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - CB4ME_imp - 06-28-2016
I've got the Ryujin. I had to install 2 plates to cover the gap between the seat and grab rails.
![[Image: 83e6b03bf360659976a18b4185da68ae.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201606/83e6b03bf360659976a18b4185da68ae.jpg)
RE: Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - Papa Weeley_imp - 06-29-2016
I think the fender eliminator works best with the stock '13 seat, or a cafe-style aftermarket seat (like CB4ME's above), where there's a sloped rear profile to the seat that blends into the "manx-ed" rear end.
For chunkier seats like the '14 DLX, or Tiro, or K&H High seats, I think the shorty fender looks better, so the rear end isn't so abruptly stubby looking.
A bit subjective, I know, but that's my opinion.
RE: Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - beardyweirdy@me.com_imp - 06-29-2016
I've seen those available on Samurider and while nice and would do the trick, I was was looking of r cheaper option. Since the UK went crazy and flushed the pound down the toilet, importing from Japan has become even more expensive.
I did have a search around Popgun and found a thread from AussieFlyer. His Cafe Racer project had a short tail which he fabricated in Fibre Glass using the original at a mould. Maybe that's what you remember.
It's looks like a dead clever idea and one that I'm probably going to be copying very soon.
RE: Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - eddi0_imp - 06-18-2021
(06-28-2016, 10:48 PM)CB4ME_imp Wrote: I've got the Ryujin. I had to install 2 plates to cover the gap between the seat and grab rails.
![[Image: 83e6b03bf360659976a18b4185da68ae.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/83e6b03bf360659976a18b4185da68ae.jpg)
Great mods, who made your fairing?
RE: Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - misterprofessionality - 06-18-2021
I've shortened mine significantly with a short fender from Samurider. I also added the '17 style grab bar to complete the look.
The fender: https://www.samurider.com/?p=27890
The bike:
![[Image: 877aaabf642c26997610c91a2bb2bfa3.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/202106/877aaabf642c26997610c91a2bb2bfa3.jpg)
RE: Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - GoldOxide_imp - 06-18-2021
(06-18-2021, 12:39 PM)misterprofessionality_imp Wrote: I've shortened mine significantly with a short fender from Samurider. I also added the '17 style grab bar to complete the look.
The fender: https://www.samurider.com/?p=27890
The bike:
That area looks familiar; I've walked along there before. Charleston, South Carolina I believe. Ultimately ended the day at Hyman's Seafood.
RE: Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - misterprofessionality - 06-18-2021
Oh.....GO....you went to Hymans? Your first time in Charleston???? There's food here that will blow your mind, light-years beyond anything Hymans can serve you. Please talk to me next time you're in town. You wont want to wear that hat anymore after I show you the real Charleston food scene.
RE: Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard) - GoldOxide_imp - 06-18-2021
(06-18-2021, 08:41 PM)misterprofessionality_imp Wrote: Oh.....GO....you went to Hymans? Your first time in Charleston???? There's food here that will blow your mind, light-years beyond anything Hymans can serve you. Please talk to me next time you're in town. You wont want to wear that hat anymore after I show you the real Charleston food scene.
lol - thanks for the tip.
Hymans seemed good at the time. I wear the cap when shoveling heavy, wet snow off the walks and driveway.
Spent a couple nights in the old city - totally enjoyed the French quarter charm of the core. So delightful.
The Charleston core is so walkable. Must be sweet cruising around on the CB1100, maybe even more so on a smaller motorcycle or possibly even a scooter.