Remove the front fender...or not!
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Remove the front fender...or not!
Hey guys and gals,
I was wondering what your thoughts were on removing the front fenders. I read that the designer of the Crossbones didn't want a front fender on the bike but the man said he had to have one. I have a FXSTC that has the AME rake kit and I think it may give it even more of the old school look without the fender. What are your experiences when riding without the fender. I have been warned that I will be pelted with rocks. Has this happened to any of you? What about riding in the rain?(something I never do on purpose). Any pics will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Leon.
I was wondering what your thoughts were on removing the front fenders. I read that the designer of the Crossbones didn't want a front fender on the bike but the man said he had to have one. I have a FXSTC that has the AME rake kit and I think it may give it even more of the old school look without the fender. What are your experiences when riding without the fender. I have been warned that I will be pelted with rocks. Has this happened to any of you? What about riding in the rain?(something I never do on purpose). Any pics will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Leon.
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RE: Remove the front fender...or not!
First off let me say thats one huge picture... lol
I'd leave it on, I was riding this weekend with a few friend and we got soaked in the rain...
at a stop light my friend with no front fender leans over and says I wish I had my front fender
on today, do I still have a face... lol
I'd leave it on, I was riding this weekend with a few friend and we got soaked in the rain...
at a stop light my friend with no front fender leans over and says I wish I had my front fender
on today, do I still have a face... lol
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RE: Remove the front fender...or not!
The only bike bike I saw that looks good with the fender off is on a Sporty and Dyna street Bob that were going for the real old school look. I would sugest getting a fender that is lower to your front wheel.
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RE: Remove the front fender...or not!
I rode myine without a front fender for a couple of months after I did the 16" front wheel conversion. There were no problems with stones, but whenever the roads were wet it was a bit of a joke. I rode over to my local dealer (about 15-20 miles) just before Xmas to get the wife a stocking filler. It was not raining, but the roads were very wet and mucky. I had to stop every 5 minutes to clean my visor (yes I was wearing a full face helmet), but the thing that made me laugh was that by the time I got to the dealership you could not see that the headlight was on. The lens was totally opaque black. You can imagine what I looked like!
At that point I decided a front fender was a necessity however much I liked the look without it.
At that point I decided a front fender was a necessity however much I liked the look without it.
