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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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I'm wanting to install a 03 heritage rear fender on a standard. Does anyone know if the bolts match up? Will I need to pull the rear wheel? What am I getting into?
 
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Check the part 's for the fender strut covers, if they both use the same number then the bolt holes will line up.

You shouldn't need to pull the wheel, just pull the seat and the fender bolts. You might have to lengthen the wires going to your tail light though.

This is all just off the top of my head thought's I'm sure someone that is more up to speed on this will correct me if I'm wrong.
 

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It should bolt right up. Not sure on the length of the wiring for the brake light but I think it will work fine without issue.
 
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you will need to lengthen the left side light harness. They are backwards from the fx on the side they connect. Fender will bolt up. Think there is 1 more bolt hole for the light bar on the Hert. strut cover.
 
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