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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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Hello everyone,

I'm contemplating using my front fender as a rear fender, but already hit my first snag..

Anyone know how I can remove these rivets?




Since the paint job is very clean on the front fender, I'd like to keep it that way

I'm still not 100% sure how I'll be mounting the front fender in the rear, but I'll post pics once I'm done.


Thanks in advance!
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Rivets are removed by drilling the head off and letting them fall out.
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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^^^what he said....that sux. my front fender on my nighty (which hasnt seen the light of day since i brought my bike home in 08) isn't riveted like that, at least i'm pretty sure it isn't. want to buy it?
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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^^^what he said....that sux. my front fender on my nighty (which hasnt seen the light of day since i brought my bike home in 08) isn't riveted like that, at least i'm pretty sure it isn't. want to buy it?
Ohh, I like that idea.. Can you take a picture and post it please?

Thanks!
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bmxatv
^^^what he said....that sux. my front fender on my nighty (which hasnt seen the light of day since i brought my bike home in 08) isn't riveted like that, at least i'm pretty sure it isn't. want to buy it?
yeah mines not rivited either
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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Hm...would you be selling your chopped rear? I've been looking for one as mine has an ECM hole, brake light hole, and license plate holes.
 
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Hm...would you be selling your chopped rear? I've been looking for one as mine has an ECM hole, brake light hole, and license plate holes.
Yes I might, As soon as I have my rear fender situation sorted out I'll pm you.
 
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Originally Posted by hfp3030
Ohh, I like that idea.. Can you take a picture and post it please?

Thanks!
nope just checked, it;s riveted. see how much i care about that fender?
 
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Originally Posted by bmxatv
nope just checked, it;s riveted. see how much i care about that fender?
hahaha give that front fender some love! it's just tryin to live!

p.s. I was considering this when I was chopping my rear fender. I was just going to chop the front fender at the mounting tabs and use the longer half for the actual "rear fender". But then I didnt because I was afraid I was going to hate it :/
 

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