Tail Tidy or short rear Fender (Mudguard)

[beardyweirdy@me.com_imp]

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

[Lord Popgun]

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.

[CB4ME_imp]

I've got the Ryujin. I had to install 2 plates to cover the gap between the seat and grab rails.

[Papa Weeley_imp]

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.

[beardyweirdy@me.com_imp]

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.

[eddi0_imp]

I've got the Ryujin. I had to install 2 plates to cover the gap between the seat and grab rails.

Great mods, who made your fairing?

[misterprofessionality]

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:

[GoldOxide_imp]

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.

[misterprofessionality]

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.

[GoldOxide_imp]

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.