Gold Rush, bear with me one more time. I have my old fender & my new just fresh from Japan fender. Their is a lot of difference in the mounting points between the old & the new. So much I was wondering if it would bolt up. Sure makes me think Honda knew their were issues. I also removed my fender extension from the old fender hoping to weigh it an have that info for you. Did not get that done but it's only plastic an very lightweight. Both old & new fenders have 4 mounting tabs and 4 molded in bosses. That's 8 rigid mounting points for a 1-2 lb. (just guessing) plastic piece.
Given the fact that it's mounted so rigid if one fork leg moved just a little different than the other it has to apply a stress on this fender. Many Goldwing riders have felt the need to add a fork brace and most noticed a marked improvement in front end stability. A fork brace job is to make things more rigid with less flex.
So much so I was wondering if it would bolt up.
Deer season starts tomorrow so I might be away for a few days. Take it easy on me till I get back.
Cheers