Soliciting ideas for a new product.....

**trip** · 11-13-2007, 10:13 PM

The other night I was cleaning my bike and noticed several dings on my front fender. Since I have a tank bra, engine guard bra and hard bag covers, I got to thinking....why not have a front fender chap or bra?????

I posed the idea to Delinda of phcustoms who happens to be a member of this forum. She said that she and her husband have contemplated that idea but couldn't figure out how to secure the chap to the front fender properly without it coming off at high speed.

So, I'd like to get some ideas from you guys and gals as to how it might be secured on the front fender.

What do ya think?

Trip

socwkbiker · 11-13-2007, 10:16 PM

It could be held on with a three fabric straps that clip on in the front with magnets holding it to the sides of the fender, then another clip at the bottom. Just a starting place.

**trip** · 11-13-2007, 10:28 PM

That could be one way Socwkbiker.....I was thinking that a piece of metal could be cut and shaped the same size as the underside of the fender. Then make a leather cover that could be glued to the metal part. Then make a pocket that would slide over the front of the fender with the covered metal part sliding underneath. Then, the top could be fastened with velcro. If you ever wanted to take it off, just use some GooGone to get the sticky off the fender.

socwkbiker · 11-13-2007, 10:46 PM

Or use velcro to close the back end so all you have to do is slide it off?

dlarue · 11-13-2007, 10:46 PM

The only problem that I see with using a magnet is the thought of riding down the interstate at 70 mph during extreme weather... I don't know how it would hold up... we are going to start working on it some more tomorrow, so maybe between several ideas, we can find something that will work. Thanks in advance for everyone's help!

lw · 11-13-2007, 11:06 PM

how about attaching the front of the chap to a chrome cap/bumper that fits the end of the fender? slip the cap over the front and have the tension controlled at the rear attachment point?

disclaimer: The ideas expressed in this posting are my own, unless they sound stupid; in which case they are the work of a clever imposter.

**ringadingh** · 11-14-2007, 12:03 AM

Use stick on velcro strips on the fender and sewon velcro on the leather cover to hold it on securly, its easy to remove for cleaning

blowndodge · 11-14-2007, 12:21 AM

How about not following so close to gravel trucks?????????

**trip** · 11-14-2007, 07:38 AM

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How about not following so close to gravel trucks?????????

LMAO..........

dlarue · 11-14-2007, 09:09 AM

I like the idea of using velcro.. it seems to me to be the easiest thing.. my only worry is that the sticky part on the velcro might somehow have a reaction with the paint, and damage it. Has anyone had any experience with this before?

socwkbiker · 11-14-2007, 09:21 AM

Would it be any different than the glue used on the stickers they put on new bikes? You know, the fuel, saddlebag stickers.

dlarue · 11-14-2007, 09:33 AM

hmmm... you have a very good point...

dogdoc · 11-14-2007, 09:38 AM

How about some Krylon Trip, shiny Black??

dlarue · 11-14-2007, 10:15 AM

Does anyone know if they changed the fenders when they moved from the 1500's to the 1600's? They look about the same to me....

**trip** · 11-14-2007, 10:48 AM

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How about some Krylon Trip, shiny Black??

Surely one can get the glue off with a little GooGone. That stuff works well without dulling or hurting the finish.

11-13-2007, 10:13 PM	#1
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... The other night I was cleaning my bike and noticed several dings on my front fender. Since I have a tank bra, engine guard bra and hard bag covers, I got to thinking....why not have a front fender chap or bra????? I posed the idea to Delinda of phcustoms who happens to be a member of this forum. She said that she and her husband have contemplated that idea but couldn't figure out how to secure the chap to the front fender properly without it coming off at high speed. So, I'd like to get some ideas from you guys and gals as to how it might be secured on the front fender. What do ya think? Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-13-2007, 10:16 PM	#2
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... It could be held on with a three fabric straps that clip on in the front with magnets holding it to the sides of the fender, then another clip at the bottom. Just a starting place. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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11-13-2007, 10:28 PM	#3
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... That could be one way Socwkbiker.....I was thinking that a piece of metal could be cut and shaped the same size as the underside of the fender. Then make a leather cover that could be glued to the metal part. Then make a pocket that would slide over the front of the fender with the covered metal part sliding underneath. Then, the top could be fastened with velcro. If you ever wanted to take it off, just use some GooGone to get the sticky off the fender. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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11-13-2007, 10:46 PM	#4
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... Or use velcro to close the back end so all you have to do is slide it off? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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dlarue Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 271	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... The only problem that I see with using a magnet is the thought of riding down the interstate at 70 mph during extreme weather... I don't know how it would hold up... we are going to start working on it some more tomorrow, so maybe between several ideas, we can find something that will work. Thanks in advance for everyone's help! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-13-2007, 11:06 PM	#6
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... how about attaching the front of the chap to a chrome cap/bumper that fits the end of the fender? slip the cap over the front and have the tension controlled at the rear attachment point? disclaimer: The ideas expressed in this posting are my own, unless they sound stupid; in which case they are the work of a clever imposter.
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11-14-2007, 12:03 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... Use stick on velcro strips on the fender and sewon velcro on the leather cover to hold it on securly, its easy to remove for cleaning __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... How about not following so close to gravel trucks????????? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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11-14-2007, 09:09 AM	#10
dlarue Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 271	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... I like the idea of using velcro.. it seems to me to be the easiest thing.. my only worry is that the sticky part on the velcro might somehow have a reaction with the paint, and damage it. Has anyone had any experience with this before?
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11-14-2007, 09:21 AM	#11
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... Would it be any different than the glue used on the stickers they put on new bikes? You know, the fuel, saddlebag stickers. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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11-14-2007, 09:33 AM	#12
dlarue Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 271	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... hmmm... you have a very good point...
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11-14-2007, 09:38 AM	#13
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... How about some Krylon Trip, shiny Black??
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11-14-2007, 10:15 AM	#14
dlarue Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 271	Soliciting ideas for a new product..... Does anyone know if they changed the fenders when they moved from the 1500's to the 1600's? They look about the same to me....
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