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May 30, 2011 | 04:12 PM

rollin fxst

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From: clewiston fl

no front fender

been thinking about taking mine off
just wanting good / bad / opions / experiences
with not having a front fender

May 30, 2011 | 04:16 PM

arcticharleyman

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From: Ontario East

Have you any idea what will happen when you go riding in dirt, mud or rain? Fenders are there for a reason, but if you want to take them off...be my guest.

May 30, 2011 | 04:18 PM

doer

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Looks cool if you don't mind sandblasting the front of your motor. And don't mind water in your face when wet. If you can pick and choose where and when you ride go for it!

May 30, 2011 | 04:50 PM

sm0kediver

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From: Northwest Georgia

I took the front fender off a dual sport once, and that lasted for about one trip down the highway. It's amazing how much crap is on your average street, and all that stuff will be in your face. I can't even imagine what riding in the rain would be like.

No front fender looks good on the chopped bikes in the magazines, but it's not practical for a daily rider.

May 30, 2011 | 04:51 PM

Clutch70

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From: Florida

Keep the fender!!

May 30, 2011 | 05:05 PM

Geezer2

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From: Yakima, Wa.

I switch mine back and forth all the time. I like the look with out. I've have not to date picked up anything off the road... except water. Rode 50 miles in a serious down pour last year. No fender, no windshield.. I will agree with others here. It wasn't any fun!!! But ya never know what adventures lay around the next corner... that's one of the reasons I ride. Geez

May 30, 2011 | 05:06 PM

TwiZted Biker

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From: Niles Canyon Ca.

You'll learn how to ride side saddle always sitting one side or the other of the seat so your not in line with all the crap the tire slings up of the road straight into your face and I do mean everything . Keep the fender , change or modify it but leave something up there .

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May 30, 2011 | 05:10 PM

fame2

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mine has been off for years...however, i'm shopping for one now...tired of getting caught in nasty rainstorms...feels like someone is throwing darts in my face