Simple rear fender mod

[newguy]

I've always thought the rear fender on the GS look a bit outdated compared to the rest of the bike. I like the classic look, but want to modernise it just a tad. So I combined the original fender with an Acerbis Nost rear fender.
I think the results aren't to bad. basically I chopped up the original and split it into 2 pieces. still used the original front bit to keep dirt off the battery.

 

[kavb]

Me to, and I feel the same about the exhaust.

I also went with the Acerbis, plus the number plate/back light extension, which I like the look of. There are probably a few 'bleedin obvious' items worthy of note though if you go down this route:

- the guard doesn't go all the way around so leaves the battery compartment exposed. Someone suggested to me stretching an old innertube over the gap, or I could also use part of the origianl guard similar to what you have done (just cut away more).

- the colour of guard differs from BMW white so you'll need to paint (unless you like different colours).

Photos of the guard in this thread if interested
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220232

 

[peepingtom]

like it ... loving the white sub frame too. Is your main frame white too?

 

[newguy]

Thanks, main frame is blue. all powdercoated

 

[(RIP) pastyman]

I'm sorry, I dont want to be a killjoy. It looks a great job but I dont think it looks any better than the original. The bike does look brill but I honestly dont see the ppoint of the revamped mudguard, However if it floats your boat, absolutely fine.. Thanks for showing us though.

 

[(RIP) maverick]

I'm sorry, I dont want to be a killjoy. It looks a great job but I dont think it looks any better than the original. The bike does look brill but I honestly dont see the ppoint of the revamped mudguard, However if it floats your boat, absolutely fine.. Thanks for showing us though.

Yeah but no but he is also like South-African and we eat pies and not pasty's hence the reason we think the revamp is uber cool

 

[(RIP) pastyman]

Now now, dont tell porkies(pies) proper Japies would'nt touch pies, more like boerwors and mielies with a bit of biltong thrown in with koeksisters for afters,

 

[newguy]

like boerwors and mielies with a bit of biltong

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

I've always thought the rear fender on the GS look a bit outdated compared to the rest of the bike. ............

you're pissing in the wind .....the whole feckin bikes outdated....haven't you noticed





never mind

 

[newguy]

you're pissing in the wind .....the whole feckin bikes outdated....haven't you noticed

never mind

not sure what ur referring to

 

[(RIP) maverick]

Now now, dont tell porkies(pies) proper Japies would'nt touch pies, more like boerwors and mielies with a bit of biltong thrown in with koeksisters for afters,

Luckilly I worked out how to make my own biltong and boerewors here

Ohh and the missus near perfected the koeksister baking drill

 

[newguy]

Luckilly I worked out how to make my own biltong and boerewors here

Look on the shelf next to the bike,

Good smell to have in the garage while working