A Fender Question
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I posted this same question in the Dyna section and I got no response. So I'll give it a try here. I've got a 2000 Dyna Low Rider that needs its rear fender replaced. I prefer the style of the Dyna Wide Glide's rear fender, so my first question is: Will I have any problems putting a Wide Glide fender on a Low Rider?
I have a Clymers service manual for the bike, but it doesn't mention rear fender removal anywhere that I can find. I can see all the places the fender connects to the frame and struts, but it looks like I may have to remove the rear wheel and shocks to get to them easily. So the second question is: What's the best way to remove the rear fender? And, does the rear wheel and/or shocks have to be removed to do it?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!
I have a Clymers service manual for the bike, but it doesn't mention rear fender removal anywhere that I can find. I can see all the places the fender connects to the frame and struts, but it looks like I may have to remove the rear wheel and shocks to get to them easily. So the second question is: What's the best way to remove the rear fender? And, does the rear wheel and/or shocks have to be removed to do it?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!
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Not sure, but I think it will work. You might have to make some minor modifications, though. See if you can find a local shop that has one in stock and you can measure it's dimensions and check it out that way. The dealership might be able to tell you if it will fit. You may not have to remove the shocks or wheel, but it might make the job easier. Why make things harder for yourself if you don't have to? 
Just follow the manual and you'll do fine. Which brings up my next topic.....
Take your Clymer manual and put it in your bathroom. It'll make good emergency toilet paper. That's about all they are good for, other than for soaking up oil from the floor. If you can afford a Harley, then you can afford the proper FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL (about 50 bucks) for your specific year/model bike. You can get them through your dealership, or online at places like jpcycles.com. A parts catalog is often useful, too. The Clymer and other cheap manual have a lot of missing and incorrect information.
Just follow the manual and you'll do fine. Which brings up my next topic.....Take your Clymer manual and put it in your bathroom. It'll make good emergency toilet paper. That's about all they are good for, other than for soaking up oil from the floor. If you can afford a Harley, then you can afford the proper FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL (about 50 bucks) for your specific year/model bike. You can get them through your dealership, or online at places like jpcycles.com. A parts catalog is often useful, too. The Clymer and other cheap manual have a lot of missing and incorrect information.
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Thank you very very much! I was beginning to suspect my Clymers manual was crap, and it appears I was correct.
I was starting to wonder if anyone was going to respond. Thanks again!
I was starting to wonder if anyone was going to respond. Thanks again!
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Well, I tackled the rear fender yesterday. I quickly discovered that there is no need at all to remove the rear wheel or shocks to remove the rear fender. It's a little bit tricky to get a wrench or socket behind the fender struts, but I would have to believe that it's much less time consuming than removing the rear wheel. Once the bolts are removed from the fender struts, the fender becomes quite easy to move, and it's no problem to get to the final bolt on the frame.
But still, thanks for the help!
But still, thanks for the help!
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