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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:54 AM
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Question No rear fender Nightster
I recently chopped the rear end for my nightster for that bobber look. i cant decide if it looks better with or without the rear fender. What do you like better?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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They both look good, however the chopped fender on looks better on IMO. Nice work!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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I love the look of the short rear fender as opposed to none at all. Looks more "bobberish" that way. Wicked job by the way!!!

Hey, do you mind if I ask where you tucked away your ECM? Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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keep the chopped fender, IMO.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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keep the fender....looks good!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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Lose the fender. I'm curious if a lot of debris hits you when you ride without a fender. If you ride in the rain, will you get a stripe up your back like folks with fenderless bicycles?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:00 AM
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With the fender IMO but I do like it w/o.

Great Job.
 
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i agree as well, keep the fender
 
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Looks good both ways, but I like it better without the fender.
 
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With the fender....IMHO... Whatever you do don't run it without the fender and wear a chain wallet....och.
 
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