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Mar 17, 2006 | 03:44 PM

English Pete

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Front fender removal

I need to remove the front fender on my Heritage Softail. Looks like a tight squeeze, any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Mar 17, 2006 | 04:17 PM

100yrfatboy

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RE: Front fender removal

I don't have that big fender, so this is just what I have read here.

It is easiest to remove the front wheel, to make sure not to scratch the paint. if you are determined to do it without pulling the wheel, remove the fender skirt and go very slowly. 2 people are highly recommended. Hope this helps.

Mar 19, 2006 | 12:25 AM

haksaw

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RE: Front fender removal

i just took the fender off my deluxe...didn't take more than 10 minutes. Just remove the bolts and pull it out. (with handlebars turned to the left) It's a close fit but it works.

Mar 19, 2006 | 02:44 PM

English Pete

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RE: Front fender removal

Thanks for the advice guys, I successfuly removed the fender today. As you said, took about ten minutes, no problems. Iwent to the added precaution of sticking masking tape to the inside of the forks and on the side of the fender.

Jan 27, 2010 | 08:14 PM

rebel714

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i wanna remove my softtail fender but i cant figure out how to remove the chrome caps on the ends of the axle. any ideas?

Jan 27, 2010 | 08:16 PM

DR. V-TWIN

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No need to remove anything from the fender or the wheel. Pull the 4 bolts and remove carefully. 10 minutes is a generous amount of time to do this.

Jan 29, 2010 | 05:31 PM

Greggle

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may be a problem taking fender off without taking tire off first because of the wire to the front fender light. Only takes about 5 minutes to pull the front wheel.