We have a parfectly useable mudguard for the EXUP but here at PRM Motors we like to give ourselves more work every day, so the decision has been made to fabricate an ally front mudguard for the exup to tie into the muscle cafe racer look that the bike seems to be leaning towards.
The original mounting holes will be used however two new mounting bars will need to be fabricated.
The piece of ally we currently have will need to be chopped and rolled transversely in an english wheel to then be opened out and reduce radius of curvature to fit a 17" front wheel.
The seat unit of the EXUP has stared to come together today with help from a new hydraulic pipe bender.
I employ duck tape to hold my ideas in place when im away from the bike.
All the pipe and sheet metal will be made from stainless steel.
The original mudguard is still in use although it has been drastically cut down to improve the look of the rear end. This is used because it fits perfectly with the seat and battery plus it mounts the CDI unit. I like to keep parts like this on my bikes because they perform well in the wet and make a build just a bit easier.
The seat will be filled out with foam to fit flush with the new seat unit then covered, im not sure what material of finish we will end up with.
Finally the bike now has its radiator back on and all the plumbing is done so I added 2 and a bit litres of new blue coolant and the bike now has all the fluids it needs to be started, however I am still looking for a new overflow thank that doesnt look too silly.
I also have some de ionised water too top it up should it need it.
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