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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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I am planning to go with a Metz 120 on the front of my Softail Standard. I'll be mounting it on a 21" x 3" 80 spoker. The people at Metz told me that this wheel/tire combo will fit under my stock fender, but I'm wondering if it will look okay and have enough clearance under normal riding conditions. I personally like the skimpy fender design, but am willing to go slightly bigger if it will improve the look and also if additional clearance is recommended.

Any ideas on where the best places are to find a slightly larger fender that will work for my application?
 
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Nice paint scheme! Lose the front fender all together, and see what it looks like. Oh, and to answer your question, I have no idea where to find a larger fender.
 
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Check Ebay, but I got mine from Dr. V-Twin. No guesswork on the size or the fender spacers, and a fair price. My front fender is a Klock Werks.
 
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Reed, my paint scheme will be quite different after this winter...

Thanks once again Russell for the helpful information!
 
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