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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Has anyone lowerd the front fender closer to the tire without mods?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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I've seen it done. You just drill new holes above the factory ones. Then the fender sits lower.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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working on that right now. Pretty simple just drill out the slots where it mounts up to the forks. I will try and throw up some pics when im done
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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My method was to put a 21 inch wheel and tire on. Fender fit alot closer.
 
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I went with a front tire the next size up (110) and it filled up that space.
 
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