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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Default RE: choping rear fender....what to do with taillight?

Why do you want to cut your rear fender? Why not get a aftermarket FatBob fender?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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because i hate the rear tail light and its way cheaper to just chop it
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Not sure of your specs for the bolts that have running lights on them, but do they provide enough light?&nbsp\\; And how about a brake light?&nbsp\\; There are standards for tail lights, brake lights, reflectors, turn signals, etc.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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Those lights are a definite ticket waiting to happen. Round up a simple side mount bracket and taillight from ebay that bolts to the axle. Problem solved and you are legal and much safer than your plate bolt bulb idea.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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***, chop cut and slash worry about the copswhen they catch you
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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You callin' me a ***?
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What do you know of chopping **** or dodging cops?
 
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Not You come on lets talk walkin up a stock 1200
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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I thought we were in the other thread. You drunk or somethin?
 
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