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Offline BrettS

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Re: Rear Gaurd Shortening
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2013, 02:11:50 PM »
Thanks Bryan glad you noticed  ;) Room for improvement though!
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Re: Rear Gaurd Shortening
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2013, 10:16:43 AM »
nice work Bretto..... ;D
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Re: Rear Gaurd Shortening
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2013, 08:56:15 AM »
Thanks Eddy I will keep an eye open, I would like to try options with the front so one of each is the go
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Re: Rear Gaurd Shortening
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2013, 06:27:04 AM »
If you surf ebay regularly you have a very good chance of getting excellent condition guards(fenders for the yank converted amongst us) as with all stuff from the states it is still much cheaper to buy from there pay for postage and still be cheaper than getting it here. 

I picked up a NOS front guard for $60  + $30 postage..... Bargain

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Re: Rear Gaurd Shortening
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2013, 08:37:30 PM »
I used to have a couple of dollies but can't say I ever got to use them with any confidence.
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Re: Rear Gaurd Shortening
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2013, 08:28:06 PM »
I don,t know about your success rate with a new condition guard,,

would it be easier if not quicker to chrome the guard you have maybe, with a well placed tap with the right size peen hammer and block  ::)
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Rear Gaurd Shortening
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2013, 07:45:29 PM »
Eddy dropped me off this rear guard that was a little worse for wear so I could have a go at shorting it. I was aiming for re-chrome quality but had to settle for what I will call re-paint quality. It will just need a little putty to smooth and blend before paint. I took about 120mm out.
I almost got stuck into the front guard but I am starting to think I would prefer the full chrome version of this. Mine is in ok nick but has a slight dent. How much will it cost for a very good quality front guard?





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