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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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I'm going to make a set of fangs to use on my deluxe to prolong my riding season as much as possible. Would rather not drop $100 on something I'll only use for a few weeks. Also going to make them out of polycarbonate so they don't stand out as much. Was hoping someone could take some measurements of their softail fangs so I have a starting point. Looking for overall length and width at widest point. Any help is greatly appreciated. I'll post pics when I'm through.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Bump for some help. Would like to start working on these later today.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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15.5" length by 4" width at it's widest point (up top). They taper down to around 2" width as they run down the fork. Good luck.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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Thanks Shep!
 
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No problem. Hope the project works out for you. Those fangs really do cut down on wind buffeting. One of the best bolt on mods I've done to any bike.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Just installed fangs a couple weeks ago when temps dropped in the sierras. They do work. Be sure to post what you end up with.
 
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My brother made his from the specs he found on the Memphis Shades.


 
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Warren, any chance you could find out what material and thickness he used?
 
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I am not warren,
But I'd guess its Lexan, cause it looks like he put a bend in to keep them from flexing. Thickness, they look thinner than the shield, so I'd guess again it 1/8'' or no more than 3/16''

Brackets. I have no Idea where or what he used..
These also look shorter than the Hd fangs.



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Originally Posted by gchristopher9
Warren, any chance you could find out what material and thickness he used?
3/16" plastic from Home Depot.
The mounts are made from brake line relocates from a 6" ford super duty lift kit.
 
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