Kurt Behm Posted June 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 21, 2013 on my 1992 Venture Royale. Its the decorative piece that sits at the front end of the front fender. It fell off somewhere between Chambersburg Pa. and Charlotte North Carolina. I didn't notice it until covering the bike for the night in Charlotte. If anyone has one or knows someone who does, please let me know. I've already checked with the usual suspects. Great weekend. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adavidson56304 Posted June 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 22, 2013 I think some people call that a fender helmet. Could search that on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted June 22, 2013 Share #3 Posted June 22, 2013 Yamaha calls that chrome thing a mascot. Yamaha part number: 3JJ-21577-00-00. Obsolete (not available) now but it had a list price of darn near $100. Keep an eye on eBay for a MKII front fender. Make sure the "mascot" is still attached. Front fenders go pretty cheaply. Here is one complete with mascot. Pinwall says it is from a 1984, but the mascot was not on the 1983-1985. Nevertheless it is what you want: http://tinyurl.com/kmxhlks The mascot/helmet is originally attached via double faced foam tape. The adhesive dries out over the years and eventually the trim often falls off (note the many MKII front fenders on eBay that are missing the mascot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted June 22, 2013 Share #4 Posted June 22, 2013 Funny how there is another thread dealing with parts falling off of bikes... Coincidence I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted June 22, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 22, 2013 I've got one with chrome rubbed off a spot. Now that I know it is stuck on with double sided foam tape, I can get it off. -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA '88VR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gez Posted June 22, 2013 Share #6 Posted June 22, 2013 Parts falling off: sounds Harleyish to me. I scared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie86 Posted June 22, 2013 Share #7 Posted June 22, 2013 I`ve got one on my spare 86 fender I would be willing to part with............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Lou Posted June 22, 2013 Share #8 Posted June 22, 2013 That double sided tape wont stick again and even cleaning it i couldnt get it to stick , WITH NEW TAPE i have a long driveway a mile of rocky road up a hill if i didnt i wouldnt have mine 3 times on the driveway ,, gorilla glue i dont think somebody can steal it without breaking it then just edge with a razor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 22, 2013 Share #9 Posted June 22, 2013 Yup! Gorilla glue!! Holds better than duct tape and duct tape holds the world together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted June 22, 2013 Share #10 Posted June 22, 2013 Mine was getting loose on one edge, so I removed it completely with help of a putty knife and braided fishing line; scraped all the foam tape remains from the fender and mascot; cleaned any adhesive residue with WD40 and Goo Gone; cleaned off the WD40 with rubbing alcohol; reapplied the mascot with Gorilla™ TAPE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Behm Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted June 22, 2013 Coming back from North Carolina today, I stopped at a do-it-yourself car wash in Salisbury Maryland. The high speed sprayer was able to get all the old double faced tape off and the paint underneath looks brand new. I actually like the way it looks better without the mascot. It was another 'GREAT' 1700 mile 4-day ride. Even the rain couldn't dampen my mood. Thanks for getting back to me. Kurt Here's how it looks now ........ LOVE IT ! http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/kurt48/Venture/get-attachment-1aspx_zps1d5106d7.jpeg Here's the Bay-Bridge this morning at Dawn ! http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/kurt48/Trips/get-attachmentaspx_zps37e2a8a4.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwashorn Posted June 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted June 23, 2013 OK, so let me askt he preventitive question. I have a lot of UNOBTAINABLE chrome on my '89VR and I find a few pieces loosing up. Double stick tape or a glue for reattaching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 23, 2013 Share #13 Posted June 23, 2013 I guess that depends on how valuable those pieces are to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted June 25, 2013 Share #14 Posted June 25, 2013 Kurt, I know you like the look without the fender mascot, but in case you still want to replace the lost mascot, there is one just posted on eBay: http://tinyurl.com/q4vmmh6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Behm Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted June 26, 2013 It must be from a different year than mine. It's totally different from what fell off. Really liking the 'naked' look. Thanks again. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted June 26, 2013 Share #16 Posted June 26, 2013 It must be from a different year than mine. It's totally different from what fell off. All the factory mascots were the same from 1986-1993, only the background color was different (either black or red, depending on the bike color). Sounds like you may not have had a factory mascot/trim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Behm Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted June 26, 2013 I bought the bike new in 1993 and never changed anything. Here's a picture. Thanks Kurt http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/kurt48/Venture/get-attachment-1aspx_zps5fa5d0fc.jpeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted June 26, 2013 Share #18 Posted June 26, 2013 So, I don't understand how the eBay mascot was different from yours? Like I said, other than the background color all the mascots from 1986 on were the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Behm Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share #19 Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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