Chopped FatBoy Fenders
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05-26-2018, 02:49 AM
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I recently chopped the rear fender on my 1994 Fatboy. I did it because a previous owner had installed chrome fender tips and I never really liked them. They look too much like "1955 Cadillac" to me. But when I removed them, there was a ton of ugly rust and marred paint underneath. Unacceptable!
I just used a Sharpie marker, Dremel cutting wheel, and touch-up paint. It's not noticeable unless you're looking for it.
EDIT: I forgot this part..... I removed about 1.5 inches.
I just used a Sharpie marker, Dremel cutting wheel, and touch-up paint. It's not noticeable unless you're looking for it.
EDIT: I forgot this part..... I removed about 1.5 inches.
Last edited by Windseeker; 06-09-2018 at 08:53 PM.
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06-10-2018, 07:38 AM
I recently chopped the rear fender on my 1994 Fatboy. I did it because a previous owner had installed chrome fender tips and I never really liked them. They look too much like "1955 Cadillac" to me. But when I removed them, there was a ton of ugly rust and marred paint underneath. Unacceptable!
I just used a Sharpie marker, Dremel cutting wheel, and touch-up paint. It's not noticeable unless you're looking for it.
EDIT: I forgot this part..... I removed about 1.5 inches.
I just used a Sharpie marker, Dremel cutting wheel, and touch-up paint. It's not noticeable unless you're looking for it.
EDIT: I forgot this part..... I removed about 1.5 inches.
I had the painet cut the fenders and wish I would have had him cut more of a radius at the insection with the factory edge. I cut and painted my Sportster rear fender and think it looks right.
Fender after chopping - left side - maximum bob without leaving the strut extended past the end of the fender
Fender after chopping - right rear side
I would really like to put on a new swingarm and 200 tire with a strutless Fender cut even higher like the 2018 FatBoy. As far as the color, I have never been a big fan of the blue color it was so it was the perfect opportunity to make the change. Thanks for the compliment.
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Just so everyone knows, I went through about 12-15 cutting wheels on the Dremel. Those things are extremely fragile and short-lived.
Last edited by Windseeker; 06-10-2018 at 05:17 PM.
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