Front fender
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
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RE: Front fender
ORIGINAL: but Ill try 2 try
There's no such thing as a fuel turbinator or particulate compbox or a Maryland emissions package.
There's no such thing as a fuel turbinator or particulate compbox or a Maryland emissions package.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 494
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From: Dallas, Texas
RE: Front fender
I pulled mine off a month or two ago. While i agree that it looks much better with the overall feel of the bobber look (and just makes it look bad*ss), it's not fun to ride thru any sort of water unless you need a refresher. Which comes in handy during the hot summer. The biggest problem i had was that anything that splashed that wasn't totally clear ended up staining the wrinkle black covers on various parts of the bike. Took almost a full can of S100 to get those parts black again. I ended up putting the fender back on.
As for stability issues, i can't say, but it seems silly to have such a thin piece of metal to provide good stability for the front end.
As for stability issues, i can't say, but it seems silly to have such a thin piece of metal to provide good stability for the front end.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 531
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From: S.C.
RE: Front fender
Try cutting your rear fender in half so it ends about 2 inches from your seat- goes better with the lack of a front fender and really adds to the fun in the rain, or even a wet road, when that rooster tail your rear tire throws up runs up your back 
Don't ask me how I know...
Don't ask me how I know...
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,900
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From: Backwoods of NH
RE: Front fender
ORIGINAL: EVO80
Try cutting your rear fender in half so it ends about 2 inches from your seat- goes better with the lack of a front fender and really adds to the fun in the rain, or even a wet road, when that rooster tail your rear tire throws up runs up your back Don't ask me how I know...
Try cutting your rear fender in half so it ends about 2 inches from your seat- goes better with the lack of a front fender and really adds to the fun in the rain, or even a wet road, when that rooster tail your rear tire throws up runs up your back
Don't ask me how I know...
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,525
Likes: 4
From: Johnson City TN U.S.A.
RE: Front fender
Those are sweet Roadsters bro, did you keep the Flatheads?
Back in the 80's, first one I put back together, didn't know how to get the timing right...
Blew the Oil pan off a 44 Ford Coupe.
Back in the 80's, first one I put back together, didn't know how to get the timing right...
Blew the Oil pan off a 44 Ford Coupe.
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 724
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From: pekin illinois
RE: Front fender
Thanks for the advice. Chipstah , I must say your bike looks killer . I plan on adding the fork boots and brace. Tonight the belt guards are leaving.............................[sm=happy046.gif]
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,900
Likes: 1
From: Backwoods of NH
RE: Front fender
ORIGINAL: wisemx
Those are sweet Roadsters bro, did you keep the Flatheads?
Back in the 80's, first one I put back together, didn't know how to get the timing right...
Blew the Oil pan off a 44 Ford Coupe.
Those are sweet Roadsters bro, did you keep the Flatheads?
Back in the 80's, first one I put back together, didn't know how to get the timing right...
Blew the Oil pan off a 44 Ford Coupe.
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Ain't no head like a flathead!
Chip