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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 09:21 PM
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Where can I get a good fender kit to make my 2020 fat bob look like a chopper?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2022 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisLawTX
Where can I get a good fender kit to make my 2020 fat bob look like a chopper?
1. Why would you ruin a Fat Bob, which is one of the best handling Harleys, like that?
2. Fenders do not make a chopper. You are going to have to destroy the frame by raking it out.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2022 | 11:22 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2022 | 08:02 AM
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1. Why would you ruin a Fat Bob, which is one of the best handling Harleys, like that?
2. Fenders do not make a chopper. You are going to have to destroy the frame by raking it out.

this is my goal. I called them and this only has a 1inch lowering kit. I called the Harley dealership and they said it would not ruin the handling? What are you referring to when you say it would ruin the handling?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2022 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisLawTX
this is my goal. I called them and this only has a 1inch lowering kit. I called the Harley dealership and they said it would not ruin the handling? What are you referring to when you say it would ruin the handling?
That is not what I think of when I think chopper. To me, a chopper is something with an extended, raked out fork that ruins handling. See the photo below. I think most people would agree with me.

What you want seems more like a bobber as you are removing parts and stripping it down to something a bit more simplistic.



 
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Old Jan 25, 2022 | 12:58 PM
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this is my goal. I called them and this only has a 1inch lowering kit. I called the Harley dealership and they said it would not ruin the handling? What are you referring to when you say it would ruin the handling?
Whatever you want to call it, it looks damn good. Actually a lot better than stock in my opinion. Go for it.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2022 | 12:27 AM
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Whatever you want to call it, it looks damn good. Actually a lot better than stock in my opinion. Go for it.

It looks oke but that seat will f*** you up at a longer ride
 
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Old Jan 26, 2022 | 01:08 AM
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Finished off my headlight fairing and im very happy with how it turned out.....
Next thing I want to do is lower the back a little. Just need to work out which way I want to go about it....

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Finished off my headlight fairing and im very happy with how it turned out.....
I'm assuming the logo being upside down is deliberate?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2022 | 05:04 AM
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I'm assuming the logo being upside down is deliberate?
...... now I have to do it all again..... how stupid of me! seriously I didnt even notice
 
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