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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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Default Fender bibs: functional or purely cosmetic?
Sorry for the dumb question for this is my first cruiser and new to customizing. Are there any uses for a fender bib?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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I got mine to cover the scratches left by the stock seat.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CanuckSporty
I got mine to cover the scratches left by the stock seat.
Yes I would agree..But you can add your own personal touch as well.The wife has been making a lot of them lately..
http://www.shop.captain-itch.com/Fen...ender-Bibs.htm
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain Itch
Yes I would agree..But you can add your own personal touch as well.The wife has been making a lot of them lately..
http://www.shop.captain-itch.com/Fen...ender-Bibs.htm
Those are nice. I just got the one that matched my seat from Mustang.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Can be either. I chose no tank or fender bib. Just another place for dirt to get under and scratch stuff and why hide your paint.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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I'm looking at getting one at the same time I pick up a sissy bar that will hold my computer bag. I don't want the bag sitting on the fender.
 
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I would consider this for my 1200R as the stock seat has left some blemishes. Most likely this is the reason most bibs are bought.
 
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no. there are no uses and soon after buying the bib, you'll be buying this stuff:

really? people buy them to hide scratches? idk man, a few scratches gives my bike some character and wouldn't put something as ugly as that **** on my fender. i'd repaint if it bothered me that much before getting a "bib".
 
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Originally Posted by bmxatv
no. there are no uses and soon after buying the bib, you'll be buying this stuff:

really? people buy them to hide scratches? idk man, a few scratches gives my bike some character and wouldn't put something as ugly as that **** on my fender. i'd repaint if it bothered me that much before getting a "bib".
Wow...pretty strong opinion about a little piece of leather. Slow day?
 
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I only use mine when Ive got a big bag setting on it.

 
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