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Chaos1 07-10-2008 02:26 PM

rear fender off center
 
I have had my heritage for about 2 months and this is driving me crazy since I got it. My rear fender is off center to the left far enough that it is about a 1/4 inch away from the tire. How can I adjust it without taking it to the dealer?

keno 07-10-2008 03:13 PM

RE: rear fender off center
 
It may have been bumped and "tweaked" out of shape. Grab ahold of it and pull/twist it into place.. It wont crack the paint unless you go ape on it.

Chaos1 07-10-2008 03:45 PM

RE: rear fender off center
 
i wil try it thanks.

tmitchellof PG 07-10-2008 05:52 PM

RE: rear fender off center
 
If you are saying that the gap between the rear fender and tire is closer on left side, that is normal at least on my 2005 Fat Boy.
Tom

128auto 07-10-2008 06:29 PM

RE: rear fender off center
 
I have the same problem, can't figure it out yet. My buddy pointed out when he was riding behind me the other day. Is that normal?


ScreaminE 07-11-2008 01:23 AM

RE: rear fender off center
 
That is normal.&nbsp\\; I have 2005 FLSTFSC.&nbsp\\; I asked dealer about the off center and he told me the 1/4" gap is normal.

beepo 07-11-2008 04:03 PM

RE: rear fender off center
 
Same problem with my fender.&nbsp\\; It's over far enough that when I put on new rubber I couldn't fit a 140 under it.

monkyman 07-11-2008 04:49 PM

RE: rear fender off center
 
This is normal, but it's not the fender that is offset, it is the rear wheel. It is set this way to keep the bike in balance, as one side is heavyer than the other. If the wheel were centered the bike would "pull" to one side hard when you let go of the bars.

Agentorange 07-11-2008 07:57 PM

RE: rear fender off center
 
Monkeyman, not sure who told you that but thats not why. Its just a fender adjustment thats required. Loosen the fender strut bolts and push the fender the other way and tighten them up. Just did it on mine when i installed my new wheels and 160 rear tire.

Lucky66 07-11-2008 08:22 PM

RE: rear fender off center
 
I stared at my Heritage long and hard one night....I don't even want to go into the details.


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