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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Here's a shot of my lowered front fender. I've never liked the looks of the highwater front fenders on the Sportsters & Dyna's.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Mikey likes it.
now for some details Please
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by alank
Here's a shot of my lowered front fender. I've never liked the looks of the highwater front fenders on the Sportsters & Dyna's.
I like that. Could you tell us how you did it?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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that looks great please tell us how you did it
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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duh.....has anyone thought maybe, just maybe he raised the mounting holes on the fender?

BTW, looks good.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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To Kahaone:
there is a break (bend) in the mounting brace where the holes are.
Please look at your fender alittle closer before you start shooting !!!!!!!!!
Have a Great Day
 
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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hmph....

OK, I went and looked. There is about 1/2" room to move the hole up. But, I haven't had my fender on there for a while, so I went ahead and put it on.

I never realized how much clearance there is between fender and tire! Certainly more than the 1/2" gained by raising the holes.

So, my idea certainly isn't correct.
You can unwad your panties now (if needed) , I admit my mistake.
 

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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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I lowered mine by drilling new holes.
 
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looks great, now we need details!!!
 
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