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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Default Need your help guys ~ front end & rear

Hi Guys

I own a ' 85 Electra Glide.

I want to paint it due to FADING of the paint.

I need help in trying to remove front & rear ends so I can get at the fenders. I order to paint 'em.

I'll try to send pic(s) so that you may show/tell what I have to do in order to get at the fenders.

Please let me know if I need any SPECIAL TOOLS although I have quiet a few.

Thanks Guys
GOD BLESS YOU ALL

P.S. here goes with the pic(s) of front end.
 

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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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Question Here's another pic of my front brake caliper

Hey Guys

Sorry about sending two seperate pictures; but I'm still learning how 2
send 'em.

Picture is of my front brake caliper as you can see.

Just how would you guys take this apart and free-up the front fender in order to paint it

Also need help; info/suggestion/help on how to free-up the rear fender too.

Any special tools I might need just say the word.

THANK SO MUCH GUYS
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
 

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