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Jun 19, 2012 | 12:07 AM

shrini23

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From: Cypress

Front Fender modification/fabrication

I'm tired of my small front fender look on my dyna

Attaching a pic of the front fender from heartland website (For illustrative purpose only)

Has anyone fabricated a front fender like this?
I'm planning to fabricated myself, would love to know the dimensions & curvature if someone has done before me.

Last option would be to buy., If someone has purchased it in the past pls share me the link & it'll be of great help

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Jun 19, 2012 | 05:37 AM

rs87277

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I like the look of that fender

Jun 19, 2012 | 06:28 AM

J.Sizer

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I want it

Jun 19, 2012 | 06:40 AM

8541hog

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You will have some fabrication to do even if you buy that fender. You will want to cut down the mounting tabs and get it set right on the wheel. Nothing difficult, but I would buy it before I tried to fab a whole fender, and I enjoy fabricating parts.

Get some of that sticky-back foam insultaion strips from home depot, put it on the tire in the thickness you want between the tire and fender and mark the mounting holes.
Then bolt it on temporarily and mark the tabs to match the mount and grind it down so they look like they were made for each other.

Jun 19, 2012 | 08:48 AM

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Klock Werks offers fender options for dynas, check out their site. Let me know if you're interested in getting a discounted quote on any of their products plus proper lead time.
Hope you find what you're looking for. Ryd Safe!

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Jun 19, 2012 | 08:58 AM

trip20

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you can buy a blank and cut out the shape you want

Jun 19, 2012 | 09:56 AM

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We mocked up a similar fender a few months ago on a wide glide which has a 21" as opposed to your 19" wheel. It looked great. I'll find out more about what fender it was and see if there is a 19" option for your bike. I prefer the way a wrapped front fender hugs the front wheel. It gives the bike a very sleek look.
Of course I can't find a pic of it.

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Jun 19, 2012 | 10:08 AM

JRK5892

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i got a 120/21 fender blank. used a 21 ring to get my line and cut it out for the blank... i will prep you and say i went with the metal fender so that i could powder it... and cutting it was a bear... after it was cut i used the belt sander to smooth the curves and make it uniform, then the angle grinder to smooth out the tight spots... have about 9 hours into it but it was worth every second for the final product

after cut out and shaping

coating

had to clear the fork brace

kept it nice and tight

in my opinion this mod only looks right if your rear fender matches... i have seen several wrap around fronts and stock rear fenders and it just does not flow well with the bike... but if you stretch your rear fender a bit (i did 4 inches) it looks baller