z power rear mudguard (Short)
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:03 pm
Anyone used one of these. At £110 its probably cheaper than re chroming my old one.
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Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:06 pm
I had one on my previous bike...was OK but chrome not as thick as OEM
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:15 pm
You can get away with these because they are largely hidden by the reg. plate and tail piece.
The repro front ones are not recommended. Look a bit flimsy & fake compared to the factory item.
The repro front ones are not recommended. Look a bit flimsy & fake compared to the factory item.
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:43 pm
Mark Tiller wrote:I had one on my previous bike...was OK but chrome not as thick as OEM
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:46 pm
Ive got one on the back of my A4: most of its hidden so you dont see much of it. To be fair, its 3yrs old and still looks as in "as new" condition, so the quality must be OK.
Cheers
Cheers
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:04 pm
Tonto great A4 there in the best colour in my opinion
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:50 pm
Tonto
Swap ya my a4 green bodywork for your red fancy a change
phil
Swap ya my a4 green bodywork for your red fancy a change
phil
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:43 am
Phil, I was thinking of maybe "going green" at some stage - if I ever do I'll have a chat with you some time at Barneys Cafe.
Cheers Tim
Cheers Tim
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:02 pm
Tonto I notice you have a vacuum fuel tap which I thought did not come until Z1000A2 
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:18 pm
Twozeds - your right, she's an A4, but a long way from standard: 28mm Z1R carbs - Wiseco big bore (got to fit an oil cooler) - A2 fork bottoms, Hagons, AP's etc etc.
(Jon apologies for the thread hijack)
(Jon apologies for the thread hijack)
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:32 pm
got repro front and rear guards on my a4 ive compared them to originals and i cant see the difference till you pick them up originals are much heavier!! lets face it 1970's jap chrome wasn't the best anyway
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:59 pm
Front fender has a thick section added in the middle to act as a fork brace.
If the repro one is lighter the bracing will be less effective.
On a bike with a reputation for frame flexibility I would be wary of a lighter front guard.
If the repro one is lighter the bracing will be less effective.
On a bike with a reputation for frame flexibility I would be wary of a lighter front guard.