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Old May 14, 2016 | 08:38 AM
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They're a trick to getting these bolts out without removing the rear tire?
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 11:38 AM
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take the entire fender off. it is super easy.

1.seats off
2.unplug three connectors for lights
3.take out two bolts on each side
4.standing behind the bike grab the fender by the struts and slide the entire thing forward 3/4 inch and then pull straight up.
5.done....
6. drink beer and be proud of yourself
 
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take the entire fender off. it is super easy.

1.seats off
2.unplug three connectors for lights
3.take out two bolts on each side
4.standing behind the bike grab the fender by the struts and slide the entire thing forward 3/4 inch and then pull straight up.
5.done....
6. drink beer and be proud of yourself
You referring to the inside or outside bolts?
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 12:03 PM
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You referring to the inside or outside bolts?
the 4 outside bolts at the front of the struts that hold the entire rear of the bike to the frame.

take the entire thing off and then remove and do what you need to on the bench it is WAY easier that way.
 
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Holy ****ing ****!
 
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10 minutes, just saved yourself a whole **** load of work
 
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did you get this done?
 
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Got it off. Stripped the inside bolts. Said screw it and brought it to HD to have them finish the job. They said the locktite on those inside bolts are stupid strong and people do that all the time because you need to heat it up first. Thanks for checking in though!
 
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Originally Posted by matte
Got it off. Stripped the inside bolts. Said screw it and brought it to HD to have them finish the job. They said the locktite on those inside bolts are stupid strong and people do that all the time because you need to heat it up first. Thanks for checking in though!
glad to hear and sorry to hear. good luck finishing it up.
 
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