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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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A while back I posted I had been rear ended. Cratered my rear fender so it was take the easy way and chop it like a lot of people or do something completely different. I chose different with an Arlen ness tail dragger fender (made by Russ wernimont designs which I wish I would have known that!!!) fender struts and other parts off an 09 cvo springer. Springers had the same 240 rear setup and chrome oil tank. So far I have the fender all mounted up, just need to do some finish welding and add a little sheet metal in the front. Unfortunately while getting the fender mounted I noticed my back wheel has two cracked spokes out by the tire. So I guess after the fender is complete I will be changing wheels unless I can find a stocker pretty cheap. Also I'm looking for input on license plate mounts thinking of frenching it. Also lights as I prolly won't be going with bullets as I'm thinking of hard bag mounts. Thanks for the input as always you guys are a true inspiration and if it weren't for you I wouldn't have done half this stuff! Here's a few pics to show progress and my minor set back.







 

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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Liking it! Might have to take a look at a fender like that for mine.....
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Thats gonna be sweet! I had the same idea to replace my heartland fender with something like that.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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I like it. I've thought about extending the stock fender instead of chopping it like many do.

I picked up a second rear fender on ebay just in case I decide to go that route later on.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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Keep us updated, definitely will be one unique Rocker.
I'm very interested in seeing the finished product.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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If you go with hard bags, these lights might be cool lookin' on there.
My homeboy put these on his glide and they look sweet!
http://www.sinisterindustries.com/st...ail-lights/21/
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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ink lewks good, def. different , im sure someone round here can hook a brother up w/ a rear wheel huh?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Definitely thinking outside the box, I've never seen a Rocker with one like that.
 
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