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Jul 4, 2011 | 01:27 PM

keikanca

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Changing 2011 Fat Bob rear fender -

Can anyone help with suggestions on changing the rear fender on a 2011 Fat Bob? I'd like to switch the "Bobtail" fender with a 2011 Wide Glide "chopped" fender. I caught a few 2010 posts and it seems like the 2 can swap out pretty easily - problem is, when I took this to my local H/D dealer, the techs looked bewildered and I spent 30 minutes listening to them explain how complicated this would be. Is this a pretty easy switch, or will it require a lot of modifications? I'm assuming it is just a fender, rear lights and license plate relocator issue, with the wide glide fender assembly fitting in place of the fat bob fender. I'm wondering what's up with my local HD shop and why they seemed to think this is so difficult. Thanks!

To those who like the fat bob bobtail fender - no offense intended! I love my fat bob - just not a fan of the bobtail fender.

Jul 4, 2011 | 10:45 PM

turbostang

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Here are the threads I have saved, plus I'm sure that are some I'm missing, just do a search. Easy swap, just read through these and PM anyone that's done it.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...a-fat-bob.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ihed-pics.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ther-mods.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...urbostang.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...he-fatbob.html

T.J.

Jul 5, 2011 | 05:54 AM

keikanca

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Thanks for all the threads. Seeing pictures of those who've already made the rear fender swap really motivates me to do the same thing - awesome bikes!

Jul 5, 2011 | 08:06 AM

rockymtnhigh

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My local HD dealer gave me the same.. Why do you want to do that look? I'm not an expert wrench but did this mod myself so anyone can pull it off!

Jul 5, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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I did it too with help from Turbostang. Dont forget you need a run,turn stop module since you will be getting rid of the tailight.

I have had mine on but I changed back until I can get it (Wide Glide fender) painted.

Jul 5, 2011 | 01:02 PM

keikanca

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I think the wide glide rear fender gives a better sight line with the C & C LoPro solo seat I have - I have to admit, perhaps the change might be a bit of a pain in the ***, and maybe I'll just get used to the "flip" of the bobtail fender. Everyone- thanks for the advice! Once I decide for sure, I'll post the pictures. As for now, putting on Rush 1.75 slip ons this weekend, so with the LoPro solo seat, I should be good with my modifications for awhile.