Cheers chaps.
Moving to the next step of my rear end makeover. I want to keep the same rear mudguard but rotate it forwards so that it doesn't drape so far down at the back. Also change the tubular brace for an ally one akin to the brace seen on '60's Harley sportsters.
Had real bother getting the mudguard free from the brace. Got 4 of the 6 screws out on a wing and a prayer. Two I had to grind/drill out. Next hurdles are the reg/rec, which is mounted to the back of the l/h toolbox, will have to be re sited and the pathetic rubber snout on the back of the r/h box also fouls. That I was going to re make anyhow as it's clearly an afterthought.