RHODE ISLAND / '78 / CB550 / CAFÉ

also, i'm not really feeling the front fender. thought it would be cool to balance out the modern front end by doing a retro-style fender, but it just looks off. looks so much better without one, but maybe a small fiberglass one would be cool? can't really use the stock one from a CBR600 because i'm running an 18" wheel instead of a 17". airtech-steamlining sells undrilled ones though, maybe I could make it work if I relocated the mounting holes?
 
Still 100% sold on the grey.

Also, I asked where you were from...I'm apparently to dumb to see your location's in the thread title :)
 
valvesprung said:
Still 100% sold on the grey.

Also, I asked where you were from...I'm apparently to dumb to see your location's in the thread title :)
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my power of observation befalls me all the time ;D
 
Just stumbled upon this thread. Fantastic job so far. I too, am a fan of Squirleys 550, which I see you have been inspired by. Honestly, I like the olive green only because I am a fan of British Racing Green which I believe is similiar to olive green you have here. As far as the front fender goes; scrap it. It looks out of place with the mix of modern parts that you have already installed.. Just my opinion really.
 
Caf'd Out said:
Just stumbled upon this thread. Fantastic job so far. I too, am a fan of Squirleys 550, which I see you have been inspired by. Honestly, I like the olive green only because I am a fan of British Racing Green which I believe is similiar to olive green you have here. As far as the front fender goes; scrap it. It looks out of place with the mix of modern parts that you have already installed.. Just my opinion really.
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Thank you for the kind words. Ha the reason I want the olive is because I love British Racing Green too, but I wanted something a bit "dirtier", for lack of a better term. And yea, I'm definitely scrapping the fender.

Cheers.
 
There was a link floating around that showed someone making a fiberglass fender using their existing fender as sort of a "plug".. basically they covered their metal fender with masking tape of plastic wrap and fiber-glassed on top of that. Then once you have the right curvature, you can always cut it down and modify it as you like. Maybe someone can help me out here. Just a thought really..
 
forcefanajd said:
Where are you located in rhode island? I'd be down to get together for a ride this summer for sure
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for sure! that'd be awesome. i'm in East Greenwich, but I work in Lincoln.
 
noctisariel said:
for sure! that'd be awesome. i'm in East Greenwich, but I work in Lincoln.
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Where in Lincoln? I start a new job on rt 5 in Smithfield next week and I live in burrillville.
 
Caf'd Out said:
There was a link floating around that showed someone making a fiberglass fender using their existing fender as sort of a "plug".. basically they covered their metal fender with masking tape of plastic wrap and fiber-glassed on top of that. Then once you have the right curvature, you can always cut it down and modify it as you like. Maybe someone can help me out here. Just a thought really..
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Ringo?
 
Caf'd Out said:
There was a link floating around that showed someone making a fiberglass fender using their existing fender as sort of a "plug".. basically they covered their metal fender with masking tape of plastic wrap and fiber-glassed on top of that. Then once you have the right curvature, you can always cut it down and modify it as you like. Maybe someone can help me out here. Just a thought really..
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hmm... i'll have to see if I can track that down. would definitely be helpful.

if there is going to be one at all, i want it small and simple - paint it satin black to blend in with the tire.

like this...
 

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