GSXR1100 M/N puzzle

[Meerkat]

Good morning all.

A question for the masses on the subject of the front mudguard under brace/bracket for late 90's GSXR's fitted with USD forks.

Have any of you re-fitted the mudguard or fitted a replacement (possibly carbon) and NOT used/re-fitted the brace ?

It seems a massively heavy (& ugly) piece of future rust that was likely only fitted as a precaution by Suzuki to stop the guard flexing at very high speed (and given the 11's were capable of 170+ thats understandable) rather than is required to support it during normal use.

Whats the general feeling out there ?

[banoffee]

Got rid of mine, had no problems. 750L.

[Meerkat]

Cheers Banoffee. Have heard from a couple of ex GSXR owner mates who said same. One had 1100N AND later a 750M and got rid in place of pattern plastic and a carbon. The other guy had 1100L and also fitted pattern plastic without brace. Both reported NO issues.

[Captn]

I modified mine to mount the AirTech fender as it did not hug the tire tight enough.  Removed some material as well. I felt the brace was needed as it is also has the brake caliper hose retainer loops on each side.