It would have been better looking if they would have just kept the curvature of the fender instead of puting those extensions on the sides. Don't know if that explained what I meant or not. I guess I just think they could have designed a better more appealing fender instead of taking the same one for the regular ties and welding extensions on it.
Congrats to you, I just got a new bike in early December so I know the thrill of it! I absolutely LOVE my '09 - couldn't be more pleased. Several great improvements in the '09 models. She rides like a dream.