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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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I have noticed my springer fender is not on center over the tire nor is is it center with the the whole springer assembly. In fact the left shoulder bolt on the fender link was touching the tire. I fixed that by grinding an 1/8" off the bolt and reassembling. Now sure you could shim the fender link at the shoulder bolt on one side, but you can't un-shim the other side. Then I would think it throw the whole angle off for the fender because of where the fender mounts to the brake reaction link, unless you shimmed it there too??? I have checked the diagram in my manual, all washers and bushings are where the should be. The fender does not seem bent at all. The fender is to the right of center.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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son new NT front fender was off also, wasn't whole fender, just pointed diff. Wrench just put his legs over fender and turned bars and Bammm it was straight...
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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This is is the entire fender, off center to the right.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Is your's an FX springer? They are designed and built with the wheel slightly off center due to the brake caliper.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by springerscott
This is is the entire fender, off center to the right.
My 97 was the same way......until I took the fender off and tossed it in the garage!
 
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Originally Posted by BlackRob
Is your's an FX springer? They are designed and built with the wheel slightly off center due to the brake caliper.
I love this site!!!!! good to know! i was stressin over it!


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mine is off just a little as well
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 01:51 AM
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This is is the entire fender, off center to the right.
 
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