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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 01:42 PM
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Did you see my thread? Do it yourself and learn a lot. Rent an angle grinder and buy a $2 cutting wheel. Borrow or buy a dremel.

I did this mod a few weeks ago. Reconsider trying it yourself.
I was hoping to keep the original fender intact in case I want to switch to a passenger pillion set up again, but I will leave the option on the table. Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 08:31 PM
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If you chop or buy a chopped fender you will not be able to ever have a 2 up ride unless you don't cut the struts which will look bad. Unless I'm confusing what you're talking about.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 05:51 AM
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Your in New York pick a weekend ride over to Mass You buy the beer and Ill teach you.

Alcohol+Power Tools=Good Times
 

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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by nightstermass
Your in New York pick a weekend ride over to Mass You buy the beer and Ill teach you.

Alcohol+Power Tools=Good Times

Lol, this forum needs a "Like" button! ;D
 
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by siik2nr
Did you see my thread? Do it yourself and learn a lot. Rent an angle grinder and buy a $2 cutting wheel. Borrow or buy a dremel.

I did this mod a few weeks ago. Reconsider trying it yourself.
What's the link?
Thanks
Doug
 
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...nder-chop.html
 
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 10:58 PM
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I ride 2 up or I would've done this in the first month
 
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 06:44 AM
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Looks good.
 
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since this post was dug up, I did the west eagle fender..had the struts cut & shaved.

 
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H-D accessories catalog has a bobbed fender kit for the 150 wide rear tire, 2004 & up.
 
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