Fat Bob fender
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 996
Likes: 29
From: Albany, NY
Im trying to understand why everyone dislikes the Fat Bobs rear fender.
I think it makes the bike look long and slim.
It shows off that 180 tire nicely, the 200 when I change it out this spring.
Im wacking off the plate holder and putting on a side mount this week.
More eye pleasing fat tire.
Please explain.
I think it makes the bike look long and slim.
It shows off that 180 tire nicely, the 200 when I change it out this spring.
Im wacking off the plate holder and putting on a side mount this week.
More eye pleasing fat tire.
Please explain.
My problem and the reason I haven't pulled the trigger on the mod is that swapping out the fender becomes a very expensive endeavor. Obviously, my fender now is denim silver, so if I change it, I'll have to have the new one painted. I'm not too confident that anyone will be able to match the color because denim colors are designed to fade over time, like a pair of good jeans. So I'd have to have all the tins re-done, and I'd probably have them powdered, because its so much more durable than paint. I've got a tiny nick in the paint on my tank next to my leather dash panel from when i dropped an allen key while adjusting my risers. It rips my heart out every time I look down and see that little speck (mostly because it was my own stupidity that caused it), so I'll want to avoid that kind of thing in the future.
Anyway, sorry for such a long response. Thats just my 2 pennies.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,960
Likes: 26
From: Sonoma County, CA
I'm currently working on chopping a stock Fat Bob Fender. It will be approx. 3-4 inches shorter. The look is not for everybody because of the clearances needed for a taillight. I'm using the Eliminator tail light from Cycle Visions which has run/brake/signal lights all in one with an integrated plate holder. I'll post up pics when I get it finalized.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 478
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I'm currently working on chopping a stock Fat Bob Fender. It will be approx. 3-4 inches shorter. The look is not for everybody because of the clearances needed for a taillight. I'm using the Eliminator tail light from Cycle Visions which has run/brake/signal lights all in one with an integrated plate holder. I'll post up pics when I get it finalized.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 414
Likes: 43
From: Duluth, MN.
What rear fender is on this bike? And what involved for the install? P.S- What fender is on the bike a couple of comments up?
Last edited by powerman1972; Dec 17, 2010 at 09:20 AM. Reason: added something
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 582
Likes: 28
From: North Eastern Pa.
When they changed the style of the bobtail fender in '06 I hated it. But after looking at it with the fender rack it started to grow on me. I just wish they came out with the Fat Bob in '07 or at least known about it when I bought mine. I would have waited another 5 months.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,998
Likes: 14
From: Central Ohio
If I had waited I would have used it.
Last edited by 08fxdf43202; Dec 17, 2010 at 11:32 AM.
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