Wanted - EXCELLENT front fender from a special.

[gggGary]

No dents, scrapes, or rust on outside, some bottom rust OK
Shipped to WI 53913
fender i want to replace.

 

[Beags64]

Thought I had a possible candidate with this XJ550 piece till I realized the leading axle on the XJ forks moves the mount rearward so it wouldn't sit right on straight XS legs.

 

[gggGary]

View attachment 116035 Thought I had a possible candidate with this XJ550 piece till I realized the leading axle on the XJ forks moves the mount rearward so it wouldn't sit right on straight XS legs.

hmm resto has an 18" front that fender might work there, does it fit the XS fork for width?

 

[Beags64]

Fender width is the same, XJ mounts are straight not splayed out like the XS. Looks like mounts would clock the XJ fender in a nose high attitude.

 

[Jim]

Ask @halfmile . I got a good one from him and I'm pretty sure he has more.

 

[CoconutPete]

Hm.... I have one, not sure if I would call it "excellent" though. I can look closer at it when I'm unpacked.

 

[hooper87]

I have one I believe is in excellent shape!

 

[gggGary]

I have one I believe is in excellent shape!

 

[Ipa62]

Hey Gary, if you bought that xs1B with the champion frame off ebay, it has a front fender, you could then sell me the seat. You'd end up with an extra frame and motor, how cool would that be.

 

[gggGary]

That kind of logic led to this, just last week.
All I needed was a rear wheel.

Then I ended up using this instead.

So now I have a complete extra bike.

 

[Ipa62]

What is that they say about more money than brains??? Its all good, have fun!

 

[hooper87]

I see that it is also missing the seat hoop! would you happen to need this as well?

 

[hooper87]

maybe not quite excellent condition. There is a scratch that I never noticed before. I'm not sure what that hole in the front is for? and it is very dirty

 

[MaxPete]

That kind of logic led to this, just last week.
All I needed was a rear wheel.
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Then I ended up using this instead.
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So now I have a complete extra bike.

Yeah, but the rear tire could use a little air on that new extra bike Gary.

Pete

 

[gggGary]

maybe not quite excellent condition. There is a scratch that I never noticed before. I'm not sure what that hole in the front is for? and it is very dirty

The fender I have just has a couple of small scrapes, but thanks for checking!
The bumper bike is a no title, parts bike, (so far) Wisconsin has improved the bonded title program, or so I've heard. ODO shows 7,600 miles!

 

[MaxPete]

Who the heck buys a snazzy new bike - and only rides it 7600 miles.....

 

[Ev_]

This look like something you might be interested in Gary? It's on a '78 Special that I just picked up. I'm a complete newb here on the forum but i've already gained so much knowledge from you all, pure gold. I already know I'm going to be using a different fender, so if you want it I'm happy to send it to you for the cost of shipping. Maybe down the road you can help me out with a part as I rebuild this girl.

 

[CoconutPete]

Souns like you found one, which is perfect. I'd describe the one in my garage as "solid", "straight" and "polishable" but not "perfect".

 

[gggGary]

This look like something you might be interested in Gary? It's on a '78 Special that I just picked up. I'm a complete newb here on the forum but i've already gained so much knowledge from you all, pure gold. I already know I'm going to be using a different fender, so if you want it I'm happy to send it to you for the cost of shipping. Maybe down the road you can help me out with a part as I rebuild this girl.
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Yes if it looks good after you remove it, looks like it's pretty close to the fork brace. Let me know, I'm not in a hurry and I think I'm playing musical wheels and fenders next week.
Pete: thanks for checking buddy!

 

[Jim]

....as I rebuild this girl.

Welcome to the forum Ev!!!
You should start a thread and show us what you're up to with that bike