Fender Repair

[Pat Conlon]

Very nice job Mark. Thanks for the write up.

David has been correct all these years.... (no suprise there)  

The steel reflector bracket tab goes under both fender tabs....At least they were on my '84 and '92

David's long standing recommendation on adding a washer to compensate for the bracket... works.

Mark is also spot on. A RPM fork brace will prevent fender tabs from cracking when the stanchion tubes deflect.

Don't believe it? Take the aluminum strap off and look at those 4 holes where the strap is bolted to the fork legs.
Do those holes look elongated? Out of round? Why would that be? Those holes were round at one time.

[moparman70]

Interesting Mark ( FJmonkey) I just checked my 86 and I don't have the reflectors -- now it is a Canadian model.  I have had it since new ( almost...does 1987 count) and I don't think I  would have removed them.  My donor bike does not have them either.  

Should I have them or did they 86 them from 86's

SanDimas Mike -- yours has been yours since it was made ... did it come with them?

stevecc

[FJmonkey]

SanDimas Mike -- yours has been yours since it was made ... did it come with them?
stevecc

No reflectors on Mike's bike
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=5189.0

[markmartin]

No reflectors on Mike's bike
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=5189.0

Looks like the required by law amber side reflectors are mounted to the frame next to the motor on the red and white models.

[SlowOldGuy]

Okay, here is the "came from the factory" answer.

On my '85, they are not reflector brackets, they are stock brakeline brackets.  And even though they do not work for my SS lines, I was smart enough to keep them installed so I wouldn't crack the fender tabs.

On my '93, they are combination reflector/brakeline brackets.

These brackets are behind the fender tabs and next to the fork slider.

Neither of my FJs have cracked fender tabs.  Coincidence? Or am I just lucky?

DavidR.

[Flying Scotsman]

My 1990 Fj1200 had a thick bead of silicone between the forks and the front mud guard.
Stopped the vibration from busted tabs.