Front Fender Upgrade Late 180 - 1000

Steve G.

Steve G.

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My factory front fender has started to crack at the usual place, very front at the centre. I’ve been told that the 1200 fender is the same except for the smart upgrade to roll the end like the bottom end of all of them. Bolt on is the same, and it trouble free. I’ve decided to go this route, and am ready for accusations of not keeping it stock and original. I’m considering this an upgrade to prevent a known issue. I’ve sourced a new 1200 fender and it’s off to the paint shop.
 
chrisk said:
Do what you want, it’s yours

Sounds like a good idea, having had the crack in the same place, I think you’re onto something
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I had a long chat with Wolfgang today regarding the sheet metal of all the Laverda’s. Laverda built the steel fenders on-site rather than contracting them from Milan. They were aware of this crack issue, and it took until very late ‘81 to implement the fix, which we see on late 180 1200’s.
Wolfgang’s knowledge on this brand of motorcycle is astounding! We are all so lucky.
 
Steve what a stupid thing to do. But I'll offer you $5,000 cdn delivered to Winnipeg to take this bitsa off your hands. You better start riding it east now before it gets even colder, only a few inches of snow on the ground.
 
henrywillms said:
Steve what a stupid thing to do. But I'll offer you $5,000 cdn delivered to Winnipeg to take this bitsa off your hands. You better start riding it east now before it gets even colder, only a few inches of snow on the ground.
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$5000 for the used fender?? Sure I’ll do that. For that money I’ll jump in my old Ford Ranger right now, should be there in 3 days, I got fresh tires and 4x4.
Heck, I’ll jump on a jet be there in the morning. Got a fresh coat of polish!
 
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