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Old May 1, 2016 | 09:51 AM
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Recently got a new 2015 1200 Custom Sportster. I have started my work on her. Bought a Sportster 48 eat for her, took the front fender off. Next i exhaust (probably going to be V&H Straight Shot slip ons. Money is tight at moment) and rear fender swap.















 
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While it looks nice without the fender I expect you're gonna get a lot of dirt, water, etc tossed up in your face.
 
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While it looks nice without the fender I expect you're gonna get a lot of dirt, water, etc tossed up in your face.
I have done the removed front fender a couple times before. Yes, I didi get debris in my face but not to much.
 
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Old May 1, 2016 | 03:43 PM
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While it looks nice without the fender I expect you're gonna get a lot of dirt, water, etc tossed up in your face.
Just speed up and outrun it.
 
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Looking good!
 
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I just use a du rag,
 
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Madison Bill - thinking about removing the front fender on my forty eight soon...does the bandana really help w/ the road debris?
 
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new sportster 48 solo seat.



 
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