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    Plastic fenders that fit a 1978 GS1000E

    Folks,

    Are there any plastic fenders from a later model of GS that fit the 1978 GS1000E - I would like to trim one into a custom shape and using a plastic one would suit my purposes much better.

    Also, my original chrome steel one has a large wrinkle in it :-(
    Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
    René Descartes

    #2
    I have one, but to make sure, give me the distance between fork legs at the flanges they bolt to please.
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

    Life is too short to ride an L.

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      #3
      A quick measure shows about 2 7/16" on center
      Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
      René Descartes

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        #4
        No, I mean between the left fork and the right fork fender mounting surface.
        http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

        Life is too short to ride an L.

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          #5
          The 83 GS1100E plastic one fits fine. I have one fitted right now to the skunk. I am not using the metal fork brace that it comes with (as I have a Tarozzi fork brace fitted).

          I believe it will still fit whether you use the metal brace or not.
          1980 GS1000G - Sold
          1978 GS1000E - Finished!
          1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
          1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
          2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
          1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
          2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

          www.parasiticsanalytics.com

          TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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            #6
            About 5 5/16" mounting surface to mounting surface
            Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
            René Descartes

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              #7
              Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
              The 83 GS1100E plastic one fits fine. I have one fitted right now to the skunk. I am not using the metal fork brace that it comes with (as I have a Tarozzi fork brace fitted).

              I believe it will still fit whether you use the metal brace or not.
              Salty - that's exactly what I was looking for!

              tkent02 - is the aforementioned fender the one you have?
              Cogito ergo sum - "I think, therefore I am"
              René Descartes

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                #8
                No, a 1980 750, but it is 5 5/16"
                http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                Life is too short to ride an L.

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                  #9
                  I know it is on the wrong side of the ocean but I bought one of these...couldn't resist at the price..well made and just ready for final trim..fits my GS1000E (79)...just a thought...



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                    #10
                    Originally posted by philosopheriam View Post
                    Folks,

                    Are there any plastic fenders from a later model of GS that fit the 1978 GS1000E - I would like to trim one into a custom shape and using a plastic one would suit my purposes much better.

                    Also, my original chrome steel one has a large wrinkle in it :-(
                    ............................. hi you could probably try omars in the usa some of his front guards may fit regards oldgrumpy

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                      #11
                      I have a couple 83 1100e fenders pm me
                      1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
                      80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
                      1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
                      83 gs750ed- first new purchase
                      85 EX500- vintage track weapon
                      1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
                      “Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
                      If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
                        No, a 1980 750, but it is 5 5/16"
                        Is the 80 750 a leading axle fork?

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                        83 GS1100g
                        2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

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                          #13
                          What an L model in Tom's garage... surely not
                          1980 GS1000G - Sold
                          1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                          1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                          1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                          2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                          1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                          2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                          www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                          TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                            #14
                            The '80 750 is a leading axle fork.
                            http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                            Life is too short to ride an L.

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