Let's Dress Up Those Fenders!

[SilverSurfer]

I've been trying to convey an idea to KewlMetal, Kuryakyn or someone to fabricate a nice dressup for the somewhat bland Spyder fenders. I mean seriously ... all of my Spyder RT-S, even without this years chrome bling is nicely accented ... UNTIL ... ya get to them fenders. Blah!

I was thinking about something along the lines of a chrome moulding that starts about 3/4 around the back of the fender (over the mud flap), then wraps forward to terminate at a chrome bezel that sets down in the recess around the fender tip light ... or better yet, caresses the outer sides of the recess to form a little 'hook' ... like a spyder claw blade from World of Warcraft.

Or ...

One could design something that just gives some class to the front fender edges and then extends up to dress up the fender tip light.

What do you think? Let's get some ideas together and send them off to someone who'll design the bling.

Best ...

~ Surfer

[Bob Denman]

Even a simple accent that sits in the channel running fore and aft....

[SpyderDen]

Even a simple accent that sits in the channel running fore and aft....

Most automotive parts stores sell a 1/4" chrome accent strip that fits perfectly. I have added lots to mine!

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for the info! (But now you're making it too easy...)

[wyliec]

Even a simple accent that sits in the channel running fore and aft....

Yeah, I have that. It's made by TricLed and it's called fenderz, I think.

[SpyderDen]

Yeah, I have that. It's made by TricLed and it's called fenderz, I think.

That is the lighted trim. I am referring to chrome adhesive material available in various widths.

[wyliec]

That is the lighted trim. I am referring to chrome adhesive material available in various widths.

I know what you meant. But, what I found interesting when I went on a ride with other spyders 2 weeks ago was a comment made about the fenderz. The person liked them and didn't know they were lights. Everyone has different tastes.

[SilverSurfer]

I'd hoped for a professional accessories fabricator to design a moulding and trim appropriate for the Spyder fenders that have the same class and finish as one might find on a touring Harley or Goldwing. I didn't want to simply buy stick-on moulding at AutoZone or Pep-Boys. There is no tolerance for error on this stuff and it doesn't even complete what I envision. It needs a professional fabricator.

The note with the Spyder is that the moulding would probably need to be as avante-garde in its design as the rest of the vehicle; not 'classic', per se. This is why I could almost see a trim coming up and across the center groove of the fender; then decending to sculpt the outside of the bezel of the fender tip light (It would look like a World of Warcraft spider claw blade). There are other variants that could take shape based on the imagination of the designer/fabricated.

~ Surfer

[bone crusher]

I know what you meant. But, what I found interesting when I went on a ride with other spyders 2 weeks ago was a comment made about the fenderz. The person liked them and didn't know they were lights. Everyone has different tastes.

I'm with ya...put lights or nothing, IMHO...might as well add serious visibility in addition to good looks...maybe those who want a serious change can just get a paint shop to design something for them? Kinda like a tattoo for the fenders?

I like lights...guess I'm a light junkie!

[Bob Denman]

I like lights...guess I'm a light junkie!

But it's nice to have options... Chrome is never a bad choice either! (Or gold-plated...)

[ARtraveler]

Aw cmon guys and gals--I am trying not to put more stuff on my RTS.

[wyliec]

The note with the Spyder is that the moulding would probably need to be as avante-garde in its design as the rest of the vehicle; not 'classic', per se. This is why I could almost see a trim coming up and across the center groove of the fender; then decending to sculpt the outside of the bezel of the fender tip light (It would look like a World of Warcraft spider claw blade). There are other variants that could take shape based on the imagination of the designer/fabricated.

~ Surfer

I must say that that does sound pretty interesting.

[Bob Denman]

I am trying not to put more stuff on my RTS.

Don't let us catch you telling any more stories like that again!!

[Krat]

I used these guys to light up my 2 wheeler and trailer. LEDs elluminating paint makes for a very interesting combination. The LEDs are underneath the artwork. I am sure they could do something with the fenders.

www.gatorcustoms.net


-Krat
Leesburg, Virginia

[ThreeWheels]

How about chrome spyders on thw top/front of each fender similar to a jaguar or bulldog concept?

[bone crusher]

But it's nice to have options... Chrome is never a bad choice either! (Or gold-plated...)

Options always good...I 'ain't' no chrome guy...leave that to the HDs...IMHO, our bikes are very much plastic and I don't think chrome blends well, but that's only my take on it...

[SilverSurfer]

our bikes are very much plastic and I don't think chrome blends well

Understood ... but Goldwings are mostly plastic too and they at least have a nice fender tip available.

[Campverdefela]

You can never have too many options..

[Magic Man]

[murphybrown]

First came the ESI mud flap lites...then came the flying flags painting and now comes the TricLED's in red/white in the "groove". Yep yep Ms Spyder has gotten her groove upgraded....

[bone crusher]

Understood ... but Goldwings are mostly plastic too and they at least have a nice fender tip available.

agreed...they've also been around a lot longer...you might be onto something...design it and put it out there like others have done...could make a pretty penny doing so...

[SteveMac]

I met a fellow SpyderLover ("EAGLE") I believe was his handle at SpyderFest. He had chrome eagles on each fender. Cool guy who was retired Airborne. His mods fit his handle well and looked great.

How about chrome spyders on thw top/front of each fender similar to a jaguar or bulldog concept?