Rocker project
Road Master
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Cruiser
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Rollin I'm sure you will be just fine with your Bitchin seat. I've dropped mine & have no problems, but I did tell Rich it was lowered & the rear fender is tighter to the tire than stock position before i ordered his seat. The Elite 3 has about 3/16" clearance between tire & belt, it's nice & FAT 
Road Master
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The tire height is the same as stock just wider, but I oblonged the upper fender bolts holes which lowered the fender tighter to the tire, approx 1/4"
Cruiser
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Have you any pics of the oblonged upper fender bolt holes, because I also want to reduce the gap between fender/tire?
By the way, I saw you have the bitchin seat foot controls.
Do you like them, are they recommendable?
Road Master
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Rockerz did you also modify the lower fender bolt holes?
Have you any pics of the oblonged upper fender bolt holes, because I also want to reduce the gap between fender/tire?
By the way, I saw you have the bitchin seat foot controls.
Do you like them, are they recommendable?
Have you any pics of the oblonged upper fender bolt holes, because I also want to reduce the gap between fender/tire?
By the way, I saw you have the bitchin seat foot controls.
Do you like them, are they recommendable?
I don't have a pic but quite simple. I used a dremmil bit to oblong the top holes leaving a good 1/4" of meat left on the holes. I didn't do anything to the lowers because of the way they are made. I started the bolts in the lowers leaving them loose, the tightened the tops tight to secure in place then tightened the lowers. I used blue locktite 243 on the bolts so they don't loosen off. I still utilize the rubber wire channel under the fender with an end result of about 3/16" between tire & wire channel. I just just barely fit my finger between tire & fender.
I recommend Rich's controls, especially the brake arm as he has bent it forward so you are not reaching for the rear brake pedal, it's a nice touch. I liked the idea, but wouldn't order one until he made a matching shifter arm. He made it per my request. His stuff is quality.
Road Master
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He is the original, big inspiration for me. (I copied his rear fender idea)
Last edited by rockerz; Aug 17, 2013 at 04:35 PM.
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Cruiser
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I like the idea to oblong the bolt holes, I will definitely try this next winter. The gap is now 3/4, and I think 1/2 should be enough.
Do you have any Link where I can find the Rich's controls, I havent heard of them yet.