Well, it looks as though the compromise with the mudguards (fenders) will be as follows.
The rear will be painted orange along with the tank and side panels.
And the front will be a brand spanking new Yamaha chrome item. This was less expensive from Yambits.co.uk than some of the tired s/h ones on ebay.
I will probably hang on to the 'old' front one. At the very least it must be worth something to somebody . . .
Before fitting them, both will be treated to a coat of RustBuster 2-part epoxy. I have nothing to do with that company but am well impressed with the product. Painted under both 'guards on W800 before I took her out on the roads and now, five years on, both are perfect with no rust. Mudguards can be a weak spot on Kawasaki W800. In fact, probably on most bikes. Especially if you take them out on the roads during the Great Salt season.
The rear will be painted orange along with the tank and side panels.
And the front will be a brand spanking new Yamaha chrome item. This was less expensive from Yambits.co.uk than some of the tired s/h ones on ebay.
I will probably hang on to the 'old' front one. At the very least it must be worth something to somebody . . .
Before fitting them, both will be treated to a coat of RustBuster 2-part epoxy. I have nothing to do with that company but am well impressed with the product. Painted under both 'guards on W800 before I took her out on the roads and now, five years on, both are perfect with no rust. Mudguards can be a weak spot on Kawasaki W800. In fact, probably on most bikes. Especially if you take them out on the roads during the Great Salt season.