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Jul 4, 2010 | 09:35 AM

grimhater

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fender off FXSTS

Hi all,

Searched the forum and didn't see any info on this so thought to ask for help.

I just purchased a 1999 FXSTS and would like to remove the front fender for a bobber look. My bike is stock except for bars - can I do this without any mods to the brake bracket? Or do I need to make a spacer where the fender bolts on to the caliper support?

Just not sure if the fender actually helps support the front brake caliper travel.

thanks.

Jul 4, 2010 | 11:17 AM

96black&blue

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won't be any extra mods,just take it off and hang it on the wall

Jul 6, 2010 | 06:15 AM

grimhater

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Well did just that - thanks for the advice it was just the push i needed - yea only took about 5 min! Can't decide it I'm going to stay with it.

Nice bike - was also thinking about the super E - are you using one cable?

Jul 8, 2010 | 11:50 AM

96black&blue

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2 cables

Jul 8, 2010 | 12:12 PM

HarleyCanada

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Springers look deadly without the front fender!!!!! Except when you get caught in the rain! ;-) good choice to go without!!!!!

Jul 8, 2010 | 04:12 PM

96black&blue

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the fender will go back on for any trips as well as the stock seat and sissy bar

Jul 9, 2010 | 05:21 AM

grimhater

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yea - easy to just bolt back on - I was thinking of using a Super E - had one on my shovel and liked it - just used one cable for throttle - nice quick response.

Hey I just purchased a white brothers lowering kit for the front - the back has been dropped on my bike. Just wondering what the rep is on these?