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Old 11-22-2007, 09:21 PM
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I’m putting a 21” wheel on the front of my ultra. Need to know what the minimum clearance is between the stock fender and the tire?
 
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Old 11-22-2007, 10:01 PM
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I'd give it at least 3/8" to allow for the tire to "grow" with speed. I can barely stick the tip of my finger under the front of my fender it's so close. It's my Harley-Hyabusa!

 
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Old 11-22-2007, 10:13 PM
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I used a piece of 3/8" ID fuel line to space my fender. Mine is not as tight of a look as UK got. His is the nicest I've seen.
 
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Old 11-24-2007, 02:36 AM
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You might wanna drill out the holes a little bit and push down on the front part of the fender while tightening the bolts.This will prevent the tire rub at the rear of the fender.
 
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Old 11-24-2007, 06:20 AM
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Thanks, I enlarged the holes and did a trial fit with a 3/8 ID hose before I took it to the painter. Here is a pic of the wheels.

[IMG]local://upfiles/45252/0B92E6AEDEB64078B8682EA1617E0817.jpg[/IMG]
 
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Old 11-24-2007, 07:16 AM
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Default RE: 21" Wheel Fender Clearance
diablo wheels? u must post a picture after the install

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Thanks, I enlarged the holes and did a trial fit with a 3/8 ID hose before I took it to the painter. Here is a pic of the wheels.

[IMG]local://upfiles/45252/0B92E6AEDEB64078B8682EA1617E0817.jpg[/IMG]
 
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Old 11-24-2007, 12:31 PM
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Yes there Diablo. I'll post pics.


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diablo wheels? u must post a picture after the install

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Thanks, I enlarged the holes and did a trial fit with a 3/8 ID hose before I took it to the painter. Here is a pic of the wheels.

[IMG]local://upfiles/45252/0B92E6AEDEB64078B8682EA1617E0817.jpg[/IMG]
 
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Old 11-24-2007, 12:45 PM
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Killer looking wheels. So did the hose pass through the fender without rubbing on your trial fit?
 
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Old 11-24-2007, 05:48 PM
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Killer looking wheels. So did the hose pass through the fender without rubbing on your trial fit?

Bibbzed, I taped the hose on my wheel and layed the fender on. I can raise it if I need to. Thanks for the info.
 
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Are you using a 21" wheelwith your stock fender?
 
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