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Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: Alphamazing on November 14, 2005, 10:55:53 PM
A rear fender that unbolts. How cool is that? Talk about a smart decision on their part. Not only does it make it easy to do a fender eliminator, but going to the track is WAY easier to prep for. Instead of having to tape over your turn signals and take your plates off, you can just unbolt the rear fender and voila, they are both gone! That's a f%$king brilliant idea, if you ask me.

(https://webspace.utexas.edu/bah562/Photos/IMS2005/card2/IMG_0133.jpg)
See? A couple of bolts and it's all gone.

Not only that, but it looks a lot nicer, too. Take a look at the new R6 for example. Those metal brackets coming down look really nice, especially for stock.

(https://webspace.utexas.edu/bah562/Photos/IMS2005/card1/IMG_0207.jpg)


I really wish other manufacturers would start doing this on all their bikes. It allows us to mod the bike without having to worry about resale value due to cutting up a fender someone else might want. Brilliant move, Yamaha.
Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: Roadstergal on November 14, 2005, 10:57:03 PM
My GSX-R fender came off with four Allen screws.
Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: Alphamazing on November 14, 2005, 11:01:04 PM
Quote from: RoadstergalMy GSX-R fender came off with four Allen screws.

Well then...

Suzuki is on its way as well.
Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: Daniely on November 14, 2005, 11:23:43 PM
Same with my f4i...
Title: What
Post by: The Buddha on November 14, 2005, 11:48:02 PM
Quote from: RoadstergalMy GSX-R fender came off with four Allen screws.

OK am I reading it right R'gal You got a DR 650 now and no burger ... yikes, how long was I gone ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: Alphamazing on November 15, 2005, 01:27:21 AM
Quote from: DanielySame with my f4i...

Really? Hmm... well... Damn.

All the same.
Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: Roadstergal on November 15, 2005, 10:53:06 AM
(http://www.eicma.it/common/imgFotogallery/148_big.jpg)
Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: pantablo on November 15, 2005, 11:19:16 AM
Quote from: DanielySame with my f4i...

same with my RR.
Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: JetSwing on November 15, 2005, 11:23:33 AM
so everyboady got it down?  :dunno:
Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: Badger on November 15, 2005, 11:37:34 AM
Harley Davidson probably hasn't jumped on this yet.  :lol:
Title: Yamaha has got it down
Post by: Alphamazing on November 15, 2005, 11:40:58 AM
Hmm. Well then...

Yeah. Don't I look silly?

When I wanted to downscale my fender I had to cut. When I downsized my dad's fender I had to cut it. I guess I just now only noticevd it on these new Yamahas.