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Old Jul 4, 2024 | 05:43 PM
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The 5 loops look the same width. OEM the outers and middle would be different widths. Chop away!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2024 | 05:45 PM
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This is OEM.


 
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Old Jul 4, 2024 | 08:10 PM
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chop the strut in 2 places 1 in front of the second last hole and 1 behind then reweld them useing the rear section
 
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Originally Posted by john lee
chop the strut in 2 places 1 in front of the second last hole and 1 behind then reweld them useing the rear section
I don't have a welder, but I think chopping the strut at the back where i have it marked in the pic should work. I'm planning to grind and smooth/round it out.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2024 | 10:11 AM
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Grind the head off of the hinge pin, slide it out and you get this. I still have the hinge on the fender if I ever decide to go full fender.

 
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Old Jul 5, 2024 | 10:39 AM
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Grind the head off of the hinge pin, slide it out and you get this. I still have the hinge on the fender if I ever decide to go full fender.
Thanks. Great looking bike!!

What tire and size do you have on that?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2024 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bulldog1776
I don't have a welder, but I think chopping the strut at the back where i have it marked in the pic should work. I'm planning to grind and smooth/round it out.
it wont look right. the strut is hollow
 
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Old Jul 5, 2024 | 08:19 PM
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Got the fender chopped and mocked up.

I pulled all the wiring for the lights out and is just laying there right now. That's not any kind of electrical hazard, right? Just want to make sure.
 
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Originally Posted by john lee
it wont look right. the strut is hollow
I see what your saying. Maybe cutting It, then having the struts powdercoated black would look better? Since I dont have a welder.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2024 | 08:35 PM
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Your bike has all kinds of potential, but chopping it up seems like a harsh way to go on a pretty complete bike (guess you can't go back on your fender).
Looks to be lowered...
So I would do blackwalls, Le Pera minimal seat and some creative exhaust. Minimal risers, and some buckhorns or similar and you would have a good rider.
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