thrillseeker
Been Around the Block
I've been doing a little contemplating on how I'd mount a rear fender to the swingarm of my CB360 and so far I've decided on a design that seems like it should work. I'm using a fiberglass fender so the mount doesn't need to support much weight. But I do understand that it will be subject to a lot of stress from bumps and vibration. I came up with a rudimentary sketch and would like some input.
I'm planning on using 1/8" steel. The mount will fasten to the swingarm with 4 bolts. The fender will attach to the bracket with 3 staggered bolts. Two towards the bottom and one closer to the top. The fender is about 10" long. I'm hoping to mount it so it hugs the tire. Maybe sitting an inch off the tire. But if that's not a good idea I'm okay with moving it forward a little more
Does this seem sturdy enough?
Is it bad to put holes/bolts through the swingarm?
Should I weld it to the swingarm instead?
Is the diagonal brace on the bracket needed?
Is it okay to extend out close to the tire like I have it?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks all.
I hope everyone enjoys my artwork. It may be worth big bucks in the future
I'm planning on using 1/8" steel. The mount will fasten to the swingarm with 4 bolts. The fender will attach to the bracket with 3 staggered bolts. Two towards the bottom and one closer to the top. The fender is about 10" long. I'm hoping to mount it so it hugs the tire. Maybe sitting an inch off the tire. But if that's not a good idea I'm okay with moving it forward a little more
Does this seem sturdy enough?
Is it bad to put holes/bolts through the swingarm?
Should I weld it to the swingarm instead?
Is the diagonal brace on the bracket needed?
Is it okay to extend out close to the tire like I have it?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks all.
I hope everyone enjoys my artwork. It may be worth big bucks in the future