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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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I got a new rear fender, and i like the way it looks but i am debating on if i want to shorten it so you can see more of the rear tire, or i just leave it as is. Thinking of only shortening it about 6 inches.

What do you guys think?

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:23 PM
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I'd chop it, I like the look of seeing the big tire.
 
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Chop that sob
 
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Chop that fender for sure.

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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what fender is that? I am going to go against the grain and say leave it....
 
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I got it off e bay its a west coast chopper gunslinger rear fender.

You guys are making this difficult, but i think its going to get chopped...
 
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I say leave it too, chop it and it will look like a deuce fender.
 
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Maybe just roll it down infront of the tire about 4" and re-drill mounting holes.
 
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Chop it! going to chop mine soon hopefully.....
 
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