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Wow!!!, is all that is needed to say, about the quality of the product, and the paint job, done by Smitty's custom painting. The finished product is beyond all expectations, for quality control. The paint is absolutely perfect, in every way!!!! The fender itself, is is extremely rigid. Top Shop has videos of them standing on their saddlebags. I'm not going to try it, but, I bet it could handle it. I really believe it will stand up even better than my stock fender. The only downside I see, at this point, is the tiny tag frame it came with. I think I'm going to have to trim my plate a tad, to make it fit. In any case, I will make it work.
If you're on the fence about paying $1,600 for a fender, jump off! Because for $1,600, you're getting a totally finished, and exquisitely painted product. I have no attachment to any of these people, other than being a totally satisfied customer.
Came with pin stripes, wiring, lights and led lit tag frame. You can see the gold speckles in my paint. Perfection!!!
Last edited by Bafflingbs; May 23, 2017 at 02:45 PM.
Top Shop is definitely quality stuff and that paint looks great. On your license plate I was able to use a $45 Custom Dynamics Radius plate frame and only had to grind a tad on both sides not noticeable at all. I got TS Misfit fender though but you may want to checkout dimension of CD Radus plate frames may get to work.
Top Shop is definitely quality stuff and that paint looks great. On your license plate I was able to use a $45 Custom Dynamics Radius plate frame and only had to grind a tad on both sides not noticeable at all. I got TS Misfit fender though but you may want to checkout dimension of CD Radus plate frames may get to work.
Finished putting the fender and Ohlins HD-159's on! Looks great! And, feels fantastic!!!!! Already ordered the Top Shop Viper bags to match. The wife was bugged by the OEM bag offset. I love that woman!
Last edited by Bafflingbs; May 25, 2017 at 09:29 PM.
Installation was challenging for me. I've never tried anything like this before, so every step, was a learning experience. The fender itself, was perfect. What through me off a tad, was my pipes and chrome strut bracket, seem to be off a little. I thought outside the box, and came up with a couple of fixes. Seems to be slightly off now, but, not very obvious. Even to me. All the holes were exactly where they should be, and, if I knew in the beginning, what I know now, it might have only taken me a few hours, tops.
I ended up ordering a "U" shaped fender/saddlebag support bracket from Harley. I guess either Streetglides don't come with it, or the guy who installed my Signal Dynamics rear lights, took it off. Anyway, all is good now. The Viper bags arrive tomorrow, and I ordered a Klockwerkz front "Slicer" fender for the front. I ordered the 19" version, because who knows when or if, I'll ever get wheels.
Last edited by Bafflingbs; Jul 2, 2017 at 02:25 PM.
This doesn't seem to be a thread that many are interested in, but, I will keep posting on it until my bike is done. I received the saddlebags this past weekend, and the paint was perfect! The Viper bags themselves, are very nice, and seem extremely strong. They, of course, line up much better, then the CVO bags I had shown earlier. The carpeting, on the inside, really are a nice touch. As is the false bottom, which is handy for storage. The only thing I wish it would have included, or, had an option to include, was a hole for speaker wires. Not a huge problem however, I just drilled my own, after taping it off. Anyway, here are the latest pictures.
I'll post next week, when I receive and install my Klockwerkz Slicer front fender. The FactoryMatch.com has been phenomenal! A special shout out to Brad, who did a rush delivery on my front end. Thank you so much Brad! You guys, do an awesome job!
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This doesn't seem to be a thread that many are interested in, but, I will keep posting on it until my bike is done. I received the saddlebags this past weekend, and the paint was perfect! The Viper bags themselves, are very nice, and seem extremely strong. They, of course, line up much better, then the CVO bags I had shown earlier. The carpeting, on the inside, really are a nice touch. As is the false bottom, which is handy for storage. The only thing I wish it would have included, or, had an option to include, was a hole for speaker wires. Not a huge problem however, I just drilled my own, after taping it off. Anyway, here are the latest pictures.
