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Sep 7, 2015 | 08:16 AM

katan2212

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From: kingston

Seriously something wrong with me!!

So I decided to Bob out my rear fender on my 72 yesterday. I literally have no experience with mechanical work however I figured you have to start somewhere and I needed a new hobby. Long story short, I ended up making the cut and it turned out pretty good. No chipped paint and the line was cut nicely. Went to install it back on and realized I cut the wrong side!! I couldn't believe it. Although, I did get a pretty good laugh out of it, I do sometimes wonder myself.

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Sep 9, 2015 | 05:39 AM

guitarman023

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damn! That sucks. If you're going to be doing custom metal work, you're going to be doing some cussing, but I tell ya, there's nothing like homemade parts on a bike. I really like seeing people's reactions when they ask where I got something, and I tell them I built it. There's lots of resources on youtube and google for metal work if you need some help along the way.

Sep 9, 2015 | 11:22 AM

Dane M

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That sucks. But you won't make that mistake again. I like to mock stuff up with painters tape ON the bike before I modify it off the bike. It helps a lot. You can write notes and draw arrows and stuff on the tape too.

Sep 9, 2015 | 11:41 AM

OddJack

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Well, install it on the wrong side of the bike and it should work out.

Sep 9, 2015 | 11:58 AM

ynots

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Wrong side... did you mean the wrong end?

Sep 18, 2015 | 05:27 AM

Hey Man

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katan2212

So I decided to Bob out my rear fender on my 72 yesterday. Went to install it back on and realized I cut the wrong side!! I couldn't believe it. .

No worries. Give it to somebody with an early FX. Just might fit!

Sep 18, 2015 | 09:40 AM

Kenny94945

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Step learning curve.
Tough color to match.
Perhaps a color change to denim black rear and front fenders and side covers for a budget repair?
It seems you posted with a bit of a smile.
"Sh*t happens"