Full rear mudguard

[Bunny Burrell]

I'm happy with both the looks and the functionality of my set-up, but it was a lot of work and if I cost my time and materials to get it all up to where it is today, there was definitely no cost benefit over going with the TRIK fender solution, like Stingray has.
I would say that the TRIK, full length hugger is the best solution for most people, but I really enjoyed doing my little project with the rear fender. I can also say that my solution has saved a good amount of weight.
Un-sprung weight....the golden ticket weight loss that the bike is crying out for, and that gives me the good feeling I need after all my sweat and toil.

At least in my humble opinion, that rear fender makes the bike look more finished. The back of the R3 just doesn’t look finished in my eye.

 

[Jagster]

At least in my humble opinion, that rear fender makes the bike look more finished. The back of the R3 just doesn’t look finished in my eye.

Yes. I feel the same, although I don't completely dislike the stock set up.
I could live with it if I had to.....and I would fit the TRIK fender just like Stingray.