Front fender for MC16

**Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:18 am » Post: #1 » Download Post**

Hey peoples,
I was wondering what front fenders will fit on my MC16, I'm thinking of getting one from TYGA. (I've just ordered some alloy mufflers from them)
As I'm putting a MC21 kit on it, I thought a modern fender would look better.
Cheers Blair

**Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:04 am » Post: #2 » Download Post**

The MC16 forks are narrower than all the other NSR's, so nothing will fit.

Your best bet is to source an MC18 or MC21 front-end, and then not only do you get better suspension, but better brakes and a wider front wheel! You can fit whatever fender you want then!

Of course, you'll then want an MC18 or MC21 rear wheel, and before you know it you'll be on the slippery slope of total customisation! MC18 barrels... heads... carbs... pipes... ignition... and then a second (newer) bike... all because you wanted a different front fender! Laughing

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**Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:54 am » Post: #3 » Download Post**

Hey Andy, yeah I thought that would be the case.
I've already got the MC18 cylinders, heads and pipes and the 21 fibreglass kit, just gotta win lotto.
I guess I'll search around the auctions sites. MC16s eh, gotta love em.
Here's how it looks at the mo.

**Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:12 pm » Post: #4 » Download Post**

The only "problem" with the later front-end is the available steering lock.

You need to cut the stops on the frame back (or remove/relocate the ones on the lower triple) but you can trap your fingers between the bars and frame as the clipons are lower on the later bikes.

Mk1 R2/4J swingarm will go in there nicely too!
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**Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:02 am » Post: #5 » Download Post**

The rear wheel off the cbr250 MC19 is pretty much a straight fit.
And its a 4.0x17, so the 150/60 size can be used on it...

I know this, cos I've done it on mine...
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**Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:49 am » Post: #6 » Download Post**

You gotta love those three spoke wheels.Nice looking bike.
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**Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:30 am » Post: #7 » Download Post**

Cheers, still in mock up. Planning to paint the fairing's white with some sort of vinyl design. (I haven't decided what though)
My TYGA mufflers turned up this weekend, so stoked.

**Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:00 am » Post: #8 » Download Post**

you could cut a section out of a 21 fender and fibre glass it back together if your good with your hands?

**Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:17 am » Post: #9 » Download Post**

Yeah that thought has gone through my mind, I've got a lot of other stuff to do on this bike so I'll keep my eye out for a guard. If a cheap MC21 comes up I'll have a go at butchering fibre glass.