My latest project and my first poll
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,572
Likes: 5
From: Templeton California
RE: My latest project and my first poll
Take your time sanding it to make sure it is smooth and thouroughly sanded.If you are going to use Epoxy make sure you follow the instructions it really will pull up the first coat if you wait too long to recoat, (don't ask me how I know this).Jack up the front end as high as you can get it to insure you can thoroughly spray all around the sliders.I taped the brake caliper up to the handlebars with masking tape when I masked off the frame.That's pretty much it if you can spray paint you can do this.Oh and I redrilled and slotted the bracket on my fender so it can be raised and lowered a little but I never thought about slotting the hole in the sliders.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,722
Likes: 7
RE: My latest project and my first poll
I said with just because of practicallity and the fact that it doesn't hurt the look enough to not have it. Your next project could be to make a quick detach bracket to put the fender on only when rain is expected. 
Then, what do I know. My idea of a custom bike is just buying crap and bolting it on right?
Then, what do I know. My idea of a custom bike is just buying crap and bolting it on right?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,027
Likes: 4
From: Eastern NE
RE: My latest project and my first poll
with...and it looks fantastic. I also think I would like to see the fender shortened a bit behind the sliders but it looks good anyway you showed it.
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,572
Likes: 5
From: Templeton California
RE: My latest project and my first poll
I also think I would like to see the fender shortened a bit
Thanks every one for your input and kind words.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 3
From: Sasser, GA
RE: My latest project and my first poll
I gave that some thought and may eventually try it but the way it is now it actually works better as a fender.The extra length in back protects the motor and frame better from road grime and debri.
Idid thinkabout that after I said I would shorten it. It would protect the engine better than stock that way. OTOH, you could take a good 6 inches off of it and still be at about the same place as stock (on the back of the fender). But like others have said, it looks sharp however it ends up.
Idid thinkabout that after I said I would shorten it. It would protect the engine better than stock that way. OTOH, you could take a good 6 inches off of it and still be at about the same place as stock (on the back of the fender). But like others have said, it looks sharp however it ends up.
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,572
Likes: 5
From: Templeton California
RE: My latest project and my first poll
you could take a good 6 inches off of it and still be at about the same place as stock
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 596
Likes: 0
From:
RE: My latest project and my first poll
I kinda like it better on there, BUT of course if you get a wild hair and decent weather forecast, you could take it off for a special ride. With the mods you made, it shows craftsmanship beyond just yanking the fender off.
HOWEVER, and I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet, you should flatten the paint on the forks, does NOT go well with the semi-flat fender at ALL.
Gilly
HOWEVER, and I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet, you should flatten the paint on the forks, does NOT go well with the semi-flat fender at ALL.
Gilly
RE: My latest project and my first poll
I disagree... I think the gloss accents the matt very well... black is black! with the chrome wheels and matt forks they would just look dirty... i like the gloss... then again i powdercoat everything in black chome as well so i am kind of one sided
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post