| Author | Message | ||
     Phelan |
That prefers the later S2 fender (nearly identical the S3 fender) over the earlier, more form-fitting one? Al's carbon S2 fender is modeled after the earlier one; both of my S2s have/had the later style. I like the extra meat on the sides of the later one. | ||
| 1313 |
Nope, you are not alone. I prefer the later S2 fender myself as well. The only reason I do not have one on my S2 now is that I've got a custom CF front fender from Al with red Kevlar flames (that match my painted '96 S2 front fender). A big reason why I like the later front fender is because I know firsthand the 'pain' that was involved with the early S2 front fender. Assembly/installation was a REAL PITA! You are NOT alone! 1313 | ||
| Bluzm2 |
I'm the opposite. I like the old version, have it on both of our S2's. Even have a spare just in case...  | ||
| Dave |
Was that later S2 fender used in production or just replacement stock? DAve | ||
| Bluzm2 |
Production for most of the 96's if memory serves. | ||
| Jolly |
I didn't even know there was a difference in the front fender.... anybody have a side by side photo to show differences? | ||
| Phelan |
Late style  Early style  | ||
| Phelan |
I believe the early body S3s used the same fender as the late S2 fender as well. At some point, they switched to another design, which I believe is plastic. | ||
| 1313 |
Early S2 fender = '95 only, polyester resin Late S2 fender = '96 only, epoxy resin S3 fender = '97-'02, plastic, though similar in appearance to the '96 S2 fender it is NOT the same part. It wouldn't surprise me if the '96 fender was used as a replacement part for the '95 fender, 1313 | ||
| Jolly |
The differences are subtle but obvious when see side by side, thanks for posting pics! | ||
| Phelan |
No prob  | ||
| Dave |
Well that clears things up. I thought HD was simply shipping S3 fenders as S2 replacements. Some pictures of the two versions side by side. Left-Late S2 Fender Right-Early S2 Fender  Left-Late S2 Fender Right-Early S2 Fender  Left-Late S2 Fender Right-Early S2 Fender  My original '95 fender felt heavy compared to the plastic-like feel of the later (S3 appearing) fender. It was very disheartening to me when I received it as a replacement after a spill on the S2. Back around 2000, I contacted Buell and was asked to send the damaged original to Buell. Bruce C hooked me up and repaired my fender to like-new condition. Another superb example of the Buell team and their customer focus. DAve (Message edited by Dave on August 13, 2014) | ||
| Phelan |
Thanks for the pics Dave! | ||
| Reducati |
Dave, is the original on the left in your pic? | ||
| Phelan |
His original is on the left in the bottom two pics, on the right in the first pic. | ||
| Dave |
Phelan is correct (original post edited) DAve |
