rear mudguard mod

[grog]

Been cut maybe 7 yrs GSX, not a problem.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

I cut my guard off, level with number plate. No regrets, i like it.

I've thought about doing that as well, just can't bring myself to take a hacksaw to it though. Happy with it as is (standard).

[hard road]

Mate it's your bike & your choice. Be prepared to clean a lot more of your bike as there will be crap everywhere from rear tyre. Just my two cents worth 🥴

I have no issue with cleaning my bikes. Sometimes i can't ride so time to clean 

[Irish in Oz]

They go faster with a cut down rear guard.

[hard road]

i think my post has divided the forum    im afraid i have an addiction for modifying bikes. been doing it since my first bike when i was 14 !!!!! 
theirs them that do and them that don't     

[GSXKING]

They go faster with a cut down rear guard.

And painted dull old black as well I suppose 

[hard road]

They go faster with a cut down rear guard.

And painted dull old black as well I suppose 

racist     

[Andre]

Mate it's your bike & your choice. Be prepared to clean a lot more of your bike as there will be crap everywhere from rear tyre. Just my two cents worth 🥴

As a very fair weather rider I don't have a problem with that 

[Hooli]

i think my post has divided the forum    im afraid i have an addiction for modifying bikes. been doing it since my first bike when i was 14 !!!!! 
theirs them that do and them that don't     

Your bike, your call. I just can't stand the modern tend of not selling you the whole bike, where the bodywork doesn't reach the back of the tyre, so cutting the guard down on a 14 makes it look like that to me.

[hard road]

i think my post has divided the forum    im afraid i have an addiction for modifying bikes. been doing it since my first bike when i was 14 !!!!! 
theirs them that do and them that don't     

Your bike, your call. I just can't stand the modern tend of not selling you the whole bike, where the bodywork doesn't reach the back of the tyre, so cutting the guard down on a 14 makes it look like that to me.

fare comment, but to me the mudguard looks like an afterthought and it takes away the shape of the tail unit. as to selling a modified bike (of which ive sold a few) the buyer is always happy with the look or they wouldn't buy it, if they want a standard bike then theirs always some about.

[KiwiCol]

Ok, as to the above post, here's a challenge for the UK guys that have time on their hands, find out if a 14 gets a better price (in general) with the original rear guard or without.   

That'll keep someone busy for a few hours . . .

[gsxbarmy]

Ok, as to the above post, here's a challenge for the UK guys that have time on their hands, find out if a 14 gets a better price (in general) with the original rear guard or without.   

That'll keep someone busy for a few hours . . .

From looking over the years @KiwiCol , dealers much prefer bikes as standard as possible and give better prices for same, whereas on the private market it's anyone's choice.

From what I've seen of late, those advertised by dealers which are in pretty much standard form seem to have higher prices. Now - whether they actually SELL at that price - who knows - but as the 14 starts to approach getting on to be a classis, then the more standard they are, the more sought after they should be, as classics invariably are in standard trim. On the private market, again, some eye-watering prices are being asked, again, whether they sell at, or anywhere near that price is another matter.

[grog]

If you want a classic and resale price is your goal, go for it. If you just want a great bike that suits you, do whatever. Last thing on my list is the selling price. When time comes for mine to go, will be a sad day, probably only be a health reason. If someone came along and wanted to continue my ideas etc.id let them have it for whatever. Has given me more than a final sale price.

[Nic]

Only had mine for 3 years but what would you replace it with. I'd just like better roads.

[Phill P]

Personally, I enjoy working on my bike and changing it to be my vision as much as I do riding it, it's always been that way for me be it car or bike.
I get what's being said about modern bikes and the short stubby tail, looks hideous, just compare he old and new Katana. As for standard bikes being worth more, yup probably, I just don't care, my bike,my way, don't like my mods, seriously I don't care.
I've had the same conversations on the xjroc and the stoc