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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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I'm looking for a non expensive (less than $300) rear fender replacement for my 2011 Fat Boy Lo. I'm want something like a Bobber fender or the heartland kit but don't have 2G's to spend. Can somebody suggest a solution to make this happen? Are there any other rear fenders from other bikes that would be a direct bolt on replacement?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Ah..... grasshopper.

It is very doable. $103 on ebay and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.

 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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You could talk to JIMSFBL, he's adding 9" or so to the fender but might know where to get something like you're looking for.

JakesDad1 that is pretty sweet looking! Is that a rebar sissy bar? Something I love about DIY mods.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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This is what I'm wanting to do to the rear....
 
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Originally Posted by DrWalkinboner
JakesDad1 that is pretty sweet looking! Is that a rebar sissy bar? Something I love about DIY mods.
You betcha!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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JakesDad1 that is nice....
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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This is what I'm wanting to do to the rear....
Find a cheap fender on ebay, some struts and you're good to go! My way was way more complicated.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BearNVa


This is what I'm wanting to do to the rear....
Check heartland USA. The good doc could help you with that....
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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JakesDad1 what kind of fender do I look for? I'm new to the whole Harley thing and why won't the stock struts fit another fender?

Milty I would love to have the Heartland kit but as stated in the OP I don't have that kind of money. The Heartland kit is 2G's I think
 
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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Stock struts will fit fine. Look for a 9" fender on ebay. You need to be aware that there are several different fender radii out there (I learned that the hard way). For a fender to sit near the tire (like mine) the radius needs to be designed for a rigid frame. With struts, the fender sits higher and so the radius is more relaxed. For that fender to look close to the tire you will need to lower the bike. That means either big $$$ for shotgun shocks, or lowering bolts which makes the bike ride hard. Good luck.
 
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