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Now that I have the Heritage to use riding two-up, I decided to go single on the BA. Cut down the old seat and made some other changes. Just for fun! I really like the lines! Hmm... Maybe lose the front fender? 
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Go with the smaller Speedmaster fender up front Quote:
Now that I have the Heritage to use riding two-up, I decided to go single on the BA. Cut down the old seat and made some other changes. Just for fun! I really like the lines! Hmm... Maybe lose the front fender?
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I, too, like the lines of our bikes in a single seat configuration. I can't do it, 'cos most of the time I am 2-up, but whenever I can, I take the pillion off and just stare at the bike....
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i like it, my plan is likley to pick up a newer commander next year and i will be ripping a bunch of stuff off my SM for town use. Our bikes look better with less as far as i am concerned.
2007 Speedmaster and miss it!
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My first thought upon seeing your original post was, "Lose the pillion..." Now that you've done it, the bike looks fantastic. I say keep the fenders just the way they are.
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but then, I should point out that I'm a "Complete Newb"
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but then, I should point out that I'm a "Complete Newb"
Brad
"Complete Newb" are allowed to have opinions around here - this is a Triumph forum after all!!
Welcome to the site btw.
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I would leave the front guard as is too, but I'd be for removing the fly/wind screen.If it's legal in Sweden to "lose" the front guard you could always try it and return it later if you didn't like it.
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I see it with a smaller chrome front fender. Seems like I remember that an older Honda was a bolt on.
Of course, this is coming from a guy whose bike has remained mostly stock since '06. I sure do like looking at those taken outside the box though!
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I see it with a smaller chrome front fender. Seems like I remember that an older Honda was a bolt on.
Of course, this is coming from a guy whose bike has remained mostly stock since '06. I sure do like looking at those taken outside the box though!
Me too Steve! 
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Decision made. I will put this one on after I've had it chromed:  They've got some cool stuff at Freespirits!
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As I know, this one is plastic, will be a prob to chrome it!
I've seen this bike for real - killer bike!
Dan
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I see it with a smaller chrome front fender. Seems like I remember that an older Honda was a bolt on.
Of course, this is coming from a guy whose bike has remained mostly stock since '06. I sure do like looking at those taken outside the box though!
Which Hondas? I would be interested in changing my front guard.
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As I know, this one is plastic, will be a prob to chrome it!
Yeah, I know. I'm going to vinyl wrap it with chrome vinyl. If I'm not satisfied with the result, I'll take another route. 
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i have seen some really nice chrome pain jobs with a high clear coat, the rear fender tha matches that front is really nice too.
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Decision made. I will put this one on after I've had it chromed:
They've got some cool stuff at Freespirits!
I like that little mudguard. And the freespirits people have cool stuff... lots of it in red!
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And the freespirits people have cool stuff... lots of it in red!
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Which Hondas? I would be interested in changing my front guard.
The Magna/Sabre series, mid 80s if I remember correctly.
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Well Piper you and I have a lot of the same ideas. I have that on my list for a fall purchase as well. 
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Which Hondas? I would be interested in changing my front guard.
The Magna/Sabre series, mid 80s if I remember correctly.
Cheers for that. I know those bikes.
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Well Piper you and I have a lot of the same ideas. I have that on my list for a fall purchase as well.
Sure seems so Brent! I guess great minds think alike, no matter on which side of the pond they are! LOL!
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I like that little mudguard. And the freespirits people have cool stuff... lots of it in red! Red !???   
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Got the fender today and mounted it. Hmm, the jury is still out re. paint or chrome. Love the shape! 
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Chrome it says he who is not a big fan of chrome. I say chrome cause it will flow with the small amount that you have on the bike. Plus it will contrast against the black of the front end.
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I think paint to match.
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I would paint too.
BTW shouldn't the longer end of the guard be pointing to the engine or is it an optical illusion that one way is longer that the other?To my eye it seems you have the longer end of the guard pointing forward.
Dinosaur.
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I think paint to match.
#1 Paint to match.
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Paint (and THIS coming from a guy who looooooves chrome).
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shouldn't the longer end of the guard be pointing to the engine
Nope. This is the way it should be mounted.
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You are of course correct.I've just seen the same image on the "Triumph Performance Parts" website here in Aust.
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Blue it became. Pleased I am! Thinking about a Gulf sticker to complete it all!  
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Very Nice.Beautiful.I'd put a Swedish Flag on the Primary cover though Bengt.
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