Odd Rear Tire Clearance Problem

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Jun 13, 2012 | 10:37 AM

Voony

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From: D.C.

Odd Rear Tire Clearance Problem

Hello there,

Last night I unbolted my shocks, removed my rear turn signals and the fender rail covers. Then I put the covers back on, and bolted the shocks back on (I did not add new turn signals).

This morning I noticed that the front and back screws that hold the fender rail cover onto the fender touch the tire. I can't even slide a pen in between.

I wonder if I could have tightened the covers screws too tight and slightly squeezed the fender inward? What do you guys think?

Thanks,

Vincent

Jun 13, 2012 | 11:50 AM

cHarley

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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh

Insufficient information - No year or bike model given

Are you sure you didn't get the screws mixed up? Guessing 04 or later....
The rear screws (both sides) are 1-3/8"
The front screws (both sides) are 1-3/4"

Jun 13, 2012 | 03:02 PM

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From: Landrum, SC , elevation 986'

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Originally Posted by cHarley

+1 Something didn't get put back right.
Tire touching but a pen wont fit?

Jun 13, 2012 | 03:12 PM

Voony

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From: D.C.

Sorry for the lack of info. It's an 2002 883C.

The screws are of the same length.

Jun 13, 2012 | 05:31 PM

Zimbob

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From: Grottoes Va.

You're missing something. Better go back and re-trace what you did. Remember, if you removed something that was bolted there, you'll need to either replace it with something same thickness or get shorter bolts.

Jun 13, 2012 | 10:04 PM

Voony

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From: D.C.

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I went back and undid everything. I forgot two washers on two of the fender bolts!!! One one side there is 1/2" and on the other 1/4" ish between the fender and the tire...I wonder why there is such a difference. But I do hope that's enough clearance now :-)

Thanks!