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2001 spirit front fender needed mods

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#1 ·
I need a front fender for the 2001 spirit 750. Used is more than new and new is 3-4 months. I was wondering has anyone tried to fit a different Honda fender ? Specially 2005 vlx 600. $50 on kijiji near me.

thanks
 
#2 ·
I put a 1978 Goldwing on my 01 Shadow Spirit. Not a bolt up but if you like the looks of a particular fender you can fab some brackets and make it work. (y)

You can also use a Sportster style fender. need longer bolts and a thicker spacer. Had one on before the wing fender.
 
#6 ·
If it lines up with the mounting holes and clears the tire when it's not sitting on the other fender, you should be able to make a pair of spacers to take up the space. Zoom in on my pic and you will see an example. One side will be a bit narrower due to the bracket on the left side.
 
#7 ·
I’m going to take the bracket off and see how tight the fender is. I think I will need to be up a bout 3/4 to 1 inch. Then out to fill space. Other option is to cut fender mount down to use stock bracket. I would need to drill and tap new holes. Much more involved and easier for me to screw it up.
 
#9 ·
To much other stuff going on with family and life. I finished the easy projects first. 2007 SV650S, 2008 SV640SA, 2001 Snowbear 4x8 trailer and a 2006 Suzuki S40 all fix and sold. Spent 2 months at moms living with her to help with new hip. Doing a 2010 SV650SA now as it is just cosmetics. Selling these for my income as I’m unemployed right now and not much hiring. Did just pickup a 1973 TC100

Once I can get the ownership sorted I will go full time on the shadow. Did try to buy a 1987 Shadow 750. Very clean running needed tires $1300 obo asking. Just 15.5 hours north of me. If no COVID-19 $250 flight up cert and taxed two day ( chilly ) ride home. Would ha been a sweet start to the season. Although I did just wake up to 4-6 cm of snow.

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#11 ·
Well random luck Ad popped up for 2002 Shadow Spirit 750 parts. White front fender, both side covers, chain guard, 4 signals All i need to finish other than tires and clean up carbs. Plus all other chrome and windshield $275. Picking it up Tomorrow. Life gets lucky.