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Utopia: I definitely prefer the 916 style front mudguard because of the fork leg protection and on the style of bike I am trying to build it will look better I think.
The CF one pictured weighs 270 grammes, I have an ABS one as well which weighs 480 grammes but is considerably more flexible than the CF one. If I was considering extending the guard I would provide a reinforcement of CF on either side on the inside just above where the tyre goes from maximum width.
I will almost certainly have a two hose from master cylinder set up because the weight of a manifold is unwelcome and/or I am prejudiced against line 1 to RH caliper and line 2 from RH calliper to LH calliper as I have a (probably unjustified) fear that the RH calliper will apply its brake before the LH calliper and somehow cause a twisting motion.
My 750SS has a similar front guard and did not seem to suffer too much from crud on the engine and these days I try to avoid riding in the rain.
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