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Old May 4, 2015 | 08:39 PM
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Very nice! Thinking of going the same route myself but dunno what thickness to use on the side plates to fit between the fender and struts, although I'll be doing it on a softail
Not sure about the softails, but I used 1/8 inch. Seems pretty solid
 
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Very nice! Wish I could do that. If I tried it would lumber be a suitable material to use....?? LOL
 
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Old May 5, 2015 | 03:39 PM
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Very nice! Wish I could do that. If I tried it would lumber be a suitable material to use....?? LOL
pressure treated, and use proper deck screws...you'll be a'aight
 
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What did you use to make it? Cold rolled, stainless? And what diameter?
 
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Originally Posted by Dyna_Bagger85
What did you use to make it? Cold rolled, stainless? And what diameter?
5/8" cold rolled and 1/8" plate for the sides.
 
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Originally Posted by Ironcleveland
5/8" cold rolled and 1/8" plate for the sides.
Just draw a pattern out, heat and bend it to shape?
 
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Originally Posted by HedleyLamarr
pressure treated, and use proper deck screws...you'll be a'aight
Good thinking !
 
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Originally Posted by Dyna_Bagger85
Just draw a pattern out, heat and bend it to shape?
Pretty much, toughest part was keeping it all symmetrical. Start at the top and work your way down doing each bend in pairs and verify it still matches your pattern. Used cardboard to cut out a template for the side plates. Use masking tape to protect the fender during the fitting phase.
 
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