Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Bondo or not to bondo?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 02:12 PM
  #1  
goxley's Avatar
goxley
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 153
Likes: 3
From: Greenville, Tx
Default Bondo or not to bondo?

I just chopped the rear fender on my Rocker and would like some advice on whether to weld or bondo the license plate holes left in the fender. I live on a bumpy road and wondered if the vibration could cause the bondo to fail or not.
 
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 02:13 PM
  #2  
VTwin-Goodies's Avatar
VTwin-Goodies
Former Sponsor
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 47,839
Likes: 1,956
From: SoCal
Default

Weld them if possible.
 
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:49 PM
  #3  
PureDeath's Avatar
PureDeath
Road Warrior
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,547
Likes: 61
From: South Central Tejas
Default

Weld it, over time the bondo will crack.............some brands of dyno-glass will work too. But I would weld it on are bolt it on, I'm guessing you are talking about placing the L-P to the left side of the fender?
 
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:52 PM
  #4  
jason628's Avatar
jason628
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,774
Likes: 3
From: Chattanooga, TN
Default

Greetings,

Weld them up. You'll be surprised how little material you'll need for this. When I had my Rocker C that's what I did...Then blend the paint, put an extra coat of clear over the whole fender, and you're set.
 
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 04:21 PM
  #5  
Ultra-Rick's Avatar
Ultra-Rick
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 7
From: Mentor, OH
Default

Weld bondo will fail.
 
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 04:22 PM
  #6  
goxley's Avatar
goxley
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 153
Likes: 3
From: Greenville, Tx
Default

Thanks for the response. Weld it is. I've mounted a vertical plate holder on my swingarm and just need to complete the fender.
 
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 07:45 PM
  #7  
PureDeath's Avatar
PureDeath
Road Warrior
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,547
Likes: 61
From: South Central Tejas
Default

Originally Posted by goxley
Thanks for the response. Weld it is. I've mounted a vertical plate holder on my swingarm and just need to complete the fender.
Post a picture when your done, would like to see the out come.
 
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2009 | 07:07 AM
  #8  
tk353's Avatar
tk353
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 6
From: Leander Texas
Default

i use tape or decal or if it is a hole then nylon washer or spacer from the hardware store
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Philly FF
Softail Models
11
Nov 2, 2010 06:23 PM
lims
Softail Models
11
Jun 16, 2009 09:54 PM
BadGuyNYC
Softail Models
0
Apr 17, 2009 04:40 PM
kylant
Softail Models
5
Nov 3, 2008 11:25 AM
kylant
Softail Models
2
Oct 21, 2008 06:39 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:23 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE