If you can find ANY parts for your bike, you'd better jump on it. Or pick up a 2nd bike for parts. I can only relate my recent experience: A yr. + 1/2 ago, I was parked in the local school parking lot for an American high school football game. I had parked my 1800 C perfectly in the center of a parking space between a car and a raised-up pickup truck. After the game I came to the bike to find 2 kids, standing there. One asked if this was my bike. I said yes, why? First glance it looked perfectly OK. He said "I hit your bike". I looked closer, and he said his right rear tire caught my highway peg, bending the single mounting bolt about 30*, and as he rolled to the right, the lug on the tire caught the front fender, putting an egg sized dimple in it. How he didn't knock the bike over on its right side, IDK. But the kid was decent enough to stay and do the right thing, probably because he was in an assigned parking spot and was "on camera". After his insurance co. processed my claim, I was unable to get a new one from Honda, as they no longer had them in stock. I searched about 10 minutes, and found a company in southern Indiana (Cheap Cycle Parts) that said they had 80 of them on hand. I ordered one at the price of $789, and the insurance paid for it. I received it in perfect condition in about a week. That price was maybe 5% cheaper than what Honda would have charged, provided they could ship one, which they couldn't. I have been told that company is no longer in business, but someone had to buy out the inventory. I'd be curious to know where all that stock went. Good luck with your search. Let us know how it goes.
Front Fender retailers/suppliers
Hello all,
I've purchased my VTX a few months ago, knowing there it's been "loved" so there are a few bits I knew I'd change when I got round to it.
The most pressing is the front fender, which has a large rust patch, causing the paint to bubble and split.
I've been looking around at replacements, with Motea selling several for around £200. They state it's not designed for the VTX but it will fit it. Has anyone bought one from them and fitted it? (please see picture)
I'm in the UK with several being advertised in the US but shipping almost doubles the cost of the Fender and they are normally salvaged/damaged.
Has anyone purchased or know of any company that sells either original/aftermarket replacements from UK or Europe?
Any help would be great!
Cheers
Dave
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I've purchased my VTX a few months ago, knowing there it's been "loved" so there are a few bits I knew I'd change when I got round to it.
The most pressing is the front fender, which has a large rust patch, causing the paint to bubble and split.
I've been looking around at replacements, with Motea selling several for around £200. They state it's not designed for the VTX but it will fit it. Has anyone bought one from them and fitted it? (please see picture)
I'm in the UK with several being advertised in the US but shipping almost doubles the cost of the Fender and they are normally salvaged/damaged.
Has anyone purchased or know of any company that sells either original/aftermarket replacements from UK or Europe?
Any help would be great!
Cheers
Dave
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That 21" fender is meant for an aftermarket 21" wheel. This will not fit a stock VTX. Which model is yours?
Ahh, I see, thank you mate, that makes sense!
I've got an 2005 1800C.
I've got an 2005 1800C.
If you can find ANY parts for your bike, you'd better jump on it. Or pick up a 2nd bike for parts. I can only relate my recent experience: A yr. + 1/2 ago, I was parked in the local school parking lot for an American high school football game. I had parked my 1800 C perfectly in the center of a parking space between a car and a raised-up pickup truck. After the game I came to the bike to find 2 kids, standing there. One asked if this was my bike. I said yes, why? First glance it looked perfectly OK. He said "I hit your bike". I looked closer, and he said his right rear tire caught my highway peg, bending the single mounting bolt about 30*, and as he rolled to the right, the lug on the tire caught the front fender, putting an egg sized dimple in it. How he didn't knock the bike over on its right side, IDK. But the kid was decent enough to stay and do the right thing, probably because he was in an assigned parking spot and was "on camera". After his insurance co. processed my claim, I was unable to get a new one from Honda, as they no longer had them in stock. I searched about 10 minutes, and found a company in southern Indiana (Cheap Cycle Parts) that said they had 80 of them on hand. I ordered one at the price of $789, and the insurance paid for it. I received it in perfect condition in about a week. That price was maybe 5% cheaper than what Honda would have charged, provided they could ship one, which they couldn't. I have been told that company is no longer in business, but someone had to buy out the inventory. I'd be curious to know where all that stock went. Good luck with your search. Let us know how it goes.
That's a real shame your bike was dinged but I'm glad the kid did the right thing and didn't dissappear off into the distance!
The only other option I've found for a replacement is an OEM Fender from Honda for c. £600 but it's red, not black. For peace of mind and knowing its genuine, brand new and undamaged I reckon it'd be worth it but that's a lot, considering there's a few other bits I'd like to get done. I'd still have to have it re sprayed too. Do you think it's worth the investment?
To add to my story: My original NH1 black Honda fender was intact, no damage, but showing its age, with a couple blemishes & minor scratches, etc. I found, in the VTX forum classifieds, a fella in Chicago selling a set of mint black fenders for $300. After getting comfortable enough with the guy as far as trust, I made the leap of faith and bought them. They were as advertised. I immediately swapped out the front, as it's only 4 bolts holding it on. The rear fender would have been a lot more involved, so I set it aside for later. That front fender is the one that was dimpled in the accident. So then the insurance got me another brand new one, and thats the one on my bike now. I took the dimpled one and had a local auto body shop dolly it out, and blend/ paint it to look good as new. Then I advertised it and my original used fender in the VTX forum classifieds, and in fairly short order, a fella from near Baltimore bought both from me. What he wanted the 2nd one for, IDK. Maybe a friend? Maybe sell to re-coup some of what he paid me? I sold ea. for $100. And drove 2 hrs. ea. way to meet him and deliver in person rather than ship and risk further damages. Good luck with search.That's a real shame your bike was dinged but I'm glad the kid did the right thing and didn't dissappear off into the distance!
The only other option I've found for a replacement is an OEM Fender from Honda for c. £600 but it's red, not black. For peace of mind and knowing its genuine, brand new and undamaged I reckon it'd be worth it but that's a lot, considering there's a few other bits I'd like to get done. I'd still have to have it re sprayed too. Do you think it's worth the investment?
They were about 20 minutes south of me. No one I know has ever heard what happened to them or where the stock went.I searched about 10 minutes, and found a company in southern Indiana (Cheap Cycle Parts) .....
I, for 1, would appreciate if you could continue your research into why they are no longer in business. Maybe just one of the many Covid Casualties, IDK. My brief experience with them was a fruitful one. Thanks for your reply.They were about 20 minutes south of me. No one I know has ever heard what happened to them or where the stock went.
I think they were owned by Chris McCarty, who owns a large bike dealership nearby, C&C Powersports. Apparently last year they were taking orders, telling customers their items were on backorder, and then closed up. A bunch of people lost money to them. There hasn't been any news of a state AG investigation yet, but it wouldn't surprise me. I wonder if they even kept stock on hand, to be honest.I, for 1, would appreciate if you could continue your research into why they are no longer in business. Maybe just one of the many Covid Casualties, IDK. My brief experience with them was a fruitful one. Thanks for your reply.
EDIT FOR LEGAL REASONS: I do not know if "cheapcycleparts" (CCP), was owned by the owner of C&C Powersports (CCP) or if it was exactly related to Chris McCarty or any of the other failed local businesses owned by a "CC" company, nor does my speculation indict or impugn the character of the abovementioned business owner. (But I wouldn't trust him to watch my wallet in a bar.🤣)
Thanks for the reply. Interesting. 50 years ago, I had a new '72 Vega GT. The stock 4 cyl. engine failed, and was not covered by GM. I wanted to be the first one around with a V8 Vega, so after installing a warmed-up 283 w/ Turbo 400 trans., I wanted a narrowed 12 bolt rear to handle the extra power. Ordered from a reputable racer/ dealer in Va. only to wait a number of months w/o any response. I had deposited $300 w/ balance due upon receipt. I ended up going through the Va. Attorney General's office to find that the seller had filed bankruptcy, but through his own personal funds, returned my deposit. I got lucky then.I think they were owned by Chris McCarty, who owns a large bike dealership nearby, C&C Powersports. Apparently last year they were taking orders, telling customers their items were on backorder, and then closed up. A bunch of people lost money to them. There hasn't been any news of a state AG investigation yet, but it wouldn't surprise me. I wonder if they even kept stock on hand, to be honest.
EDIT FOR LEGAL REASONS: I do not know if "cheapcycleparts" (CCP), was owned by the owner of C&C Powersports (CCP) or if it was exactly related to Chris McCarty or any of the other failed local businesses owned by a "CC" company, nor does my speculation indict or impugn the character of the abovementioned business owner. (But I wouldn't trust him to watch my wallet in a bar.🤣)
That was a substantial amount back then, and lucky you got it back. I understand businesses run into financial issues, but this situation in Indiana seemed like they were deliberately taking orders and accepting money with no intention of supplying the goods.Thanks for the reply. Interesting. 50 years ago, I had a new '72 Vega GT. The stock 4 cyl. engine failed, and was not covered by GM. I wanted to be the first one around with a V8 Vega, so after installing a warmed-up 283 w/ Turbo 400 trans., I wanted a narrowed 12 bolt rear to handle the extra power. Ordered from a reputable racer/ dealer in Va. only to wait a number of months w/o any response. I had deposited $300 w/ balance due upon receipt. I ended up going through the Va. Attorney General's office to find that the seller had filed bankruptcy, but through his own personal funds, returned my deposit. I got lucky then.
Those old Vegas were good-looking little rides. I bet you wish you still had it. When I was a kid, Mom & Dad had a blue Hornet coupe with a 282, I believe. Later they had a really sharp Olds Omega coupe with the 350. I miss both of those cars.
I have a 2006 1800C, the one that is black with the flames. I went down and the insurrance of the person who caused it paid for everything. Tank was repaired for $1,000 and looks good as new. The front fender had the paint scratched at the very edge and the shop wanted to replace the fender for $1,000. I kept the $1,000 from the insurance along with the scratch.
Wow, a GRAND? Was that because it was the 'Tribal' flame version rather than basic black?I have a 2006 1800C, the one that is black with the flames. I went down and the insurrance of the person who caused it paid for everything. Tank was repaired for $1,000 and looks good as new. The front fender had the paint scratched at the very edge and the shop wanted to replace the fender for $1,000. I kept the $1,000 from the insurance along with the scratch.
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