Chic Design Front Fender Mod

[CB4ME_imp]

I modified my Chic Design "short" front fender today. I was afraid to shorten the fender but did remove the 4 aluminum cross braces to clean up the look. Chic Design fenders are cool but definitely have an old school look. What do you think?

 

[Chapomis_imp]

Your CB looks great ! I don't remember the cross braces, but it looks very clean.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

This one shows the cross braces

 

[Rebel73_imp]

Much cleaner look. Good job.

 

[Chapomis_imp]

I had just googled Criquibi and the same photo appeared in images. It looks much cleaner without the braces. I have always admired the red fenders and I like the bigger screen on the cowl, that and the CB500 mirrors are on my list.

 

[rboe]

I liked the cross braces; put them back on! :angel:

But it looks good without them too.

 

[Capo]

Love it, much better. Your bike is close to where I'd like to go with mine. Nicely done.

 

[Ron in MO_imp]

Looks good! Now it reminds me of the MIV sport fender that Samurider sells and that I will soon have on my CB1100.

 

[quietguy_imp]

Your bike is beautiful, CB4ME... I bet those braces would look good if they were also colored that red.

 

[JF Coastal_imp]

CB4me... Much cleaner, I like it a lot. Well done !!

 

[ChipBeck_imp]

Looks better without the braces. Cheers.

Chip

 

[Tim_in_AZ_imp]

I hope they aren't needed to prevent the fender from flexing and cracking.

 

[CB4ME_imp]

I hope they aren't needed to prevent the fender from flexing and cracking.

These fenders are very strong and extremely stiff, and the braces are purely cosmetic. I left plenty of material around the mounting holes and anticipate zero issues.

I've had the front and rear Chic Design fenders on my bike for over a year. But I always thought the front was a bit too old school.

So 7weeks ago I ordered a WM medium duck tail front fender and a Ryujin rear fender eliminator to replace both red fenders. I made a license plate holder that extends 6" below the plate and a couple weeks later modified the front.

I like front so much I'm now conflicted. I may end up keeping the Chic Design front and selling the WM front.

 

[Cormanus]

Photos of the new ones?

 

[Chapomis_imp]

CB4ME ? Let me know if you decide to sell any of your fenders. I would like to experiment with some different ones, Thanks !

 

[CB4ME_imp]

Chapomis - I'll probably sell the Chic Design rear and possibly the WM front. The front could arrive from Japan as early as this week.

Cormanus - I'll post pictures when the fenders arrive.