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Old Sep 9, 2017 | 06:46 PM
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It should look nice.

Waiting for the pic that shows it installed. Maybe before and after
 
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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 05:39 PM
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Installed a couple of days ago. Debating on pinstriping.



Dark, I know. I'll get a brighter photo soon.
 
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Looks good!

Yes better lighting.

I was at a local dealership, the owner had installed a front rim and tire from an Ultra on his SG. Said it was more a smoother ride.

I like the looks, hugs the tire...

 
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Originally Posted by silveradoman2
Looks good!

Yes better lighting.

I was at a local dealership, the owner had installed a front rim and tire from an Ultra on his SG. Said it was more a smoother ride.

I like the looks, hugs the tire...

Here's a slightly better photo for ya. Love the fender, much better then the clunky stock one.

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Don't think I'm going to bother pinstriping it. What do you think?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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Pinstripes. Since the rest of the bike has them, it looks like something is missing.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 08:23 AM
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I would agree pinstripe the fender.

I like the look of the new fender
 
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 09:37 AM
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Yeah, I am now thinking the same thing. Now to find someone around here that does it right. Painted on of course. Do you need to clear over stripes?

Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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mchad, they don't need to be braced. the axle is what ties them to the tripple trees and keeps them alligned.
 
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I added a HD Street Stalker fender to my EG & didnt notice anymore flexing, wobbling etc than stock fender & I think it looks great!
 
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Ever thought about Klockwerks front fenders. Mine is at least 2-3 times more sturdy than the cheap stock Chinese steel/tin. American, heavy duty steel!

the stocker is NOT chinese made or made from chinese sourced steel. They come off a coil of steel thats union made domestically and are stamped and painted in the york plant.
 
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