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WestMids-CB:
Just get the ones on my K5 rechromed? I recently purchased a front mudguard from The Classic Bike shop in Redditch in a word the guard seemed decent quality but the front stays were about an inch too short of the mounting holes so back it went.

On the bay there are 2 sellers, one Indian and the other Thai or Vietnamese, both have similar looking items and labelled for a k2 to k6 but at different prices, will it be a regret buying these regarding fit and finish or should I cut my losses and get my original items rechromed and save myself the hassle?

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I fitted the DS ones to my 400/5 and 500K1.
The 400 was a great fit, the 500 was fiddly as it has different sized eyes on the end of the stays so a rubber eye is used. Not cheap but they fit.

Iirc the 500 one is for one of  the 750 models. Re-chroming is ideal but eye wateringly expensive.

WestMids-CB:
I'm guessing David Silver will use one of the manufacturers from the countries I've mentioned, if so, I'm wondering which one is the better option?

Skoti:
Bought a genuine Honda front mudguard  for my F1 about 5 years ago, made in Thailand.
Fitted OK apart from the wire loop for the speedo cable being welded too far along the mudguard stay, cured that by fitting a longer Xl500 cable.

The mudguard stays had not been properly finished before chroming was done, rough with grinder marks.

Cost about 120 euros from a Honda dealer in Germany.



Edit
Couldn't believe the price they are now, so I checked my receipt and it was actually 2016 I bought the mudguard from Motorrad Drescher in Grundau.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
If you buy from abroad returns might be difficult.
With DS if it does not fit you can return for a refund.

The ones from Vietnam look okay, it's a gamble I guess.

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