Making a front fender to a rear fender?

[motomind400]

Hi guys, new to the site. I have a maxim 400 I am making into a bobber. I was curious if any knew/has used the front fender for the rear. I would try it but my bike never had a front fender so I figured I would check with you guys before I bought one. I'll attach a picture of what the bike looks like so far. Thanks

 

[not yet known]

You going to use a maxim front fender or another model?

 

[motomind400]

I was thinking a maxim but I'm open to ideas.

 

[not yet known]

There kind of narrow..

 

[motomind400]

okay, thats why I figured id ask before i just bought one

 

[Petew]

I used the cut off from my front fender for the rear piece on my'80.

 

[motomind400]

You had no issues? I have a ridged frame so i figure once its in place it will never move

 

[NewHavenMike]

I really thought about using the front fender from my bike( 1976 XS360) Of course I was going to buy another used one that I could cut and save my own

I went with a 3.5x18 (Heidenau K34) rear tire and the front fender over the back tire was almost perfect IMO. It looked really good but I never made mounts for it so it never happened.

 

[motomind400]

I guess the biggest thing is to check what size tire i have right now because that can change everything.

 

[not yet known]

^^^ Yup... I have a spare maxim fender.. I could help with dimensions.. Really its scrap to me.

 

[motomind400]

How wide is the the fender, if you dont mind checking. Around 5.25-5.5?

 

[NewHavenMike]

I will try to check in the morning. If its not snowing/very cold, i may be inclined to remove my front fender and get a pic. The fitment was great. Im actually still thinking about it but i just like to ride lol. Ive put a ton of work into it already.

 

[not yet known]

Its around 4 1/4 at the narrowest up to nearly 5 at the forks.. Roughly..

 

[motomind400]

Thanks. If you don't get out there its not a big deal.

 

[motomind400]

And not yet known thanks for the measurements. Ill have to go out in yhe garage and see what will work.

 

[NewHavenMike]

Lol yea its been very cold here the last couple of days. I work at night and my shed doesnt have a light. By the time I wake up its dark and its coldest in the morning. Ill go back outside and see how I feel..

 

[NewHavenMike]

So this fender has tapered side walls, they measure 3.75" inches at the widest and taper down to 3.25". My tire is 3.5 and it fits nicely in there with maybe a half inch of spacing on both sides.

 

[motomind400]

Yea, thanks. That looks really nice and does seem to fit pretty well. Ill have tp measure mine a little more close. I like the way that looks id just have to make sure it will fit. Thanks for the dimensions and pics