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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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I've ran the dunlop&michelin tires and had no trouble with it rubbing @.25 on the sides and .50on top even at high speeds(100+mph)
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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I've a got a fender on my Wide Glide that fits tight like you have and don't have rubbing issues unless there is a big difference in the road surface, like a pot hole. This is a rare occurrence. Looks to me like you should be fine from the pictures.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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Man....that is one seriously ugly bunch of toes in that pic...
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by GREENOHAWK69
I've a got a fender on my Wide Glide that fits tight like you have and don't have rubbing issues unless there is a big difference in the road surface, like a pot hole. This is a rare occurrence. Looks to me like you should be fine from the pictures.
WoW that new front fender realy change's the look of your bike.I like it
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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That looks great Octane! I know what I'm doing next!
 
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