Rear Fender Dented

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Jun 18, 2012 | 05:34 PM

Zooky

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Rear Fender Dented

Heritage Springer - forgot to buckle saddlebag - took the bike out for a short ride - wind must have caught saddlebag lid and flipped it over onto the rear fender causing several small dents (minor divots) - conchos on bag caused the dents. Did not remove paint or clear coat.

Trying to lift the dents from underneath without removing fender - having a tough time.

Any suggestion on how to best remove the dents is appreciated - thanks in advance for any help offered.

Jun 18, 2012 | 05:41 PM

jeffreydsilver

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Character!

DON'T try to "bang" out the dents. You'll do more damage than good! They are now part of the character of the bike.

The day after I took possession of my brand new Road King I found out why they don't make a fork bag for it! Bikes aquire character along the way. If it bothers you enough, pull it, fix it, paint it and reinstall.I figure that some day I'll do a custom paint job. Untill then it's polish and touch up for me.

Jun 18, 2012 | 05:46 PM

BassCatcher

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Well, it can be part of the character of your bike if you like but you really don't have to live with it (I wouldn't). My suggestion would be to talk to your local auto body shop. If the dents are as small as you say they may be able to use the process they use to remove the dents from hail damage. It's non-intrusive and looks flawless.

Jun 18, 2012 | 06:22 PM

GWIZ2260

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Yes, talk to auto body repair, as they use "picks" to pry from under the metal to raise it back into position. Good luck.

Jun 18, 2012 | 09:52 PM

PanHeadRich

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You could call your local car dealerships and ask who the use for "Paintless Dent Repairs". Just have the back wheel off for the guy when he comes over. It's typically fairly inexpensive and they can do near perfect repairs.

Jun 18, 2012 | 10:26 PM

HoggyMtnBreakdown

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Those must be some HEFTY conchos on that bag. The "tins" on these bikes are actually a pretty dang thick gauge of steel.

Jun 18, 2012 | 10:38 PM

NoRegerts

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16 gauge isn't all that thick, and it takes a lot to dent them, but where the conches are and the way the top moved, it had a lot of force. Enough I'm sure to smash your finger hdnit been there.

I always forget to cover my tins when working on the bike. I swear next time I will though. So far I have been lucky. I've dropped tools on my tins and not so much as a mark.

I think the idea for the hail removal will be you best bet. Clever people around here.