JoeV11 Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I always hated the look of that government mandated rear fender, figured the Italian designers had something else in mind. Being Italian myself, I took a shot at it. The big self-imposed challenge was to reuse the stock lights, so I wouldn't cause any electrical problems. I also made it out of metal, not fiberglass. I saw a bike where they just hacked the end off and it looked like someone just hacked the end off. I had something a lot smaller in mind. So with cardboard and scissors I made a template. Then steel and bodywork led to the final product. I reused the stock splash guard to keep water out of the seat and wiring. I think it does nicely, and shouldn't cause any problems in case I run into an overenthusiastic law enforcement person. Here are the pictures of progress and final installation. Between that and removing the front turn signal spacers, the bike is much cleaner looking, and still 99% legal. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Looks good. But with my over enthusiastic LEO head on Do you not need to have a reflector fitted? Perhaps one of those thin strips just under the plate and you're home free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV11 Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 Thanks. I was going back and forth with that, and I think I will put the factory relector back on below the plate. I'll put the original black metal plate behind the license plate to mount it. Probably not a bad idea to have some reflective surface back there, even as small as it is. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiloSjon Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I really love the end result! Good work! (in good v11lemans.com habit: when will you start taking orders?... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldButNotDead Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I really love the end result! Good work! (in good v11lemans.com habit: when will you start taking orders?... ) See the Kelly Baker carbon fiber glass option here: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=460 Not cheap, but you could always bend up your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV11 Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 I really love the end result! Good work! (in good v11lemans.com habit: when will you start taking orders?... ) LOL! Not counting the day lost to repaint it because I wasn't satisfied, it still took me 20+ hours to make and install this! Too much labor, and I'd want to make some improvements. Also, you'd have to drill holes in the tail light to put a clear lens to shine on the plate. PS, How much do you think people would pay? ... I think I will put the factory relector back on below the plate. I'll put the original black metal plate behind the license plate to mount it... Here's a picture with the reflector installed. I forgot to take one in daylight today. It also gives it a more finished look, not seeing the back of the plate. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Joe: Nice job. The otherwise-identical lens from the B750 (I think that's the model) has a clear window for the plate light. If your local supplier does not have them, we prob'ly do at Moto International. I'll be back at work there Tuesday if you need me to look up which model it cam off of. Wanna lend out the template? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV11 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 Joe: Nice job. The otherwise-identical lens from the B750 (I think that's the model) has a clear window for the plate light. If your local supplier does not have them, we prob'ly do at Moto International. I'll be back at work there Tuesday if you need me to look up which model it cam off of. Wanna lend out the template? Thanks. I went to a local dealer today for an open house and asked about the B750, but all he knew was a Breva 750, and it had a much different looking tail light in the illustration. If you wouldn't mind, I'd like the corect model info. I'm going to a different dealer's open house in two weeks, and I can call to see if they can get one by then. Thanks, Joe PS, I'll have to make up a new template, the original was not very accurate, and I had to fudge the metal part some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Yeah, I might be wrong about the model. I'll look on Tuesday and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 The taillight lens I was refering to is the one from the Daytona. Guzzi sells it for about $30. We have it for $24.95. It has a clear window on the underside to light a license plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeV11 Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 The taillight lens I was refering to is the one from the Daytona. Guzzi sells it for about $30. We have it for $24.95. It has a clear window on the underside to light a license plate. I tried to send you a PM, but your inbox is full. LOL I made a new template with a CAD program, and can send it to you with dimensions. I wonder if there is a market for these things? Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Field Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 SHeise! I'll empty the box. Sorry. Or you can email me at parts@motointernationl.com or greguzzi@comcast.net. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saggio Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Looks great! I'd like to try and do a similar thing with mine. Saggio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macguzzi Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Here is mine aprilia 250 rear light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gil Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I tried to send you a PM, but your inbox is full. LOL I made a new template with a CAD program, and can send it to you with dimensions. I wonder if there is a market for these things? Joe I like what you've done better than any of the other rear end clean-ups I've seen. I think you've managed to maintain "the look" of what Guzzi was going for with the V11's...a look quite I like. ...and yes, there is a market for "these things." It's at least a market of 1...me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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