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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:36 AM
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A friend asked me to help him remove his front fender on his 05 springer. He wants to have it custom painted. Any special tricks on removing? Special tools? Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Default RE: Front fender removal

On the Heritage model I believe that you have to remove the axle to get it off. The 21" skinny tired version is a bit easier that way with just the usual 4 bolts (I think).
 
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No big deal, no special tools. Much easier if you get the front end off the ground with a lift cause you'll probably have to remove the front wheel.

If it has a front fender light you'll have to take the pins out of the plug to get 'em through the hole in the side of the fender. Use a piece of stiff wire or a small jewler's screwdriver as a pick. When you look in the end of the plug there are small holes in there - stick your pick in one of the holes and wiggle it until you can pull the pins, it can be a PITA to get the hang of but the combination is there, just have patience.

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