Front fender removed
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 933
Likes: 7
This may sound dumb and I do know how to work on bikes and cars, but for the life of me I can not get the front fender to come off my bike. It's a 2007 XL50. I put a wrench on the fender mount nuts and they just spin and spin and I can see the end of the bolt sping as well in the forks-you know how the bolts are smoth on the outside. So what's the trick? I feel dumb, I can pull and engine, but not a sporty fender LOL!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 4,904
Likes: 9
From: Streetsboro, Oh
Well then IDK how to get then out as they are recesed in there, It seemed the smooth (caps) where spining with when I tuned the nut. I will have to take a look at it tonight. You know come to think about it, the 2008 1200C I had last year did have allen heads exposed there.
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Moultrie,Ga
I just bought my nightster used and previous owner had the fender off. I thought I would leave it off but got caught in the rain the second day I really rode it and I won't be doing that again. Problem is he lost the bolts. What size(s) and how many do I need to put it back on?
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
From: Tx
I love not having mine and I'm getting ready to take the rear fender off. AND I drive my bike like a car. I just dropped $1,700 into my bike and next is a LaRosa solo bag with fuel bottle and a fork tool bag. Quite possibly a bag for the right side too not sure yet though... Point is I still prefer no fenders and the front is so easy to take off. It's one of the first things I did.
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Moultrie,Ga
I love not having mine and I'm getting ready to take the rear fender off. AND I drive my bike like a car. I just dropped $1,700 into my bike and next is a LaRosa solo bag with fuel bottle and a fork tool bag. Quite possibly a bag for the right side too not sure yet though... Point is I still prefer no fenders and the front is so easy to take off. It's one of the first things I did.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
From: Tx
Other than that not intentionally. I have a truck I just prefer my bike.
And yeah a full faced helmet is almost a must. I've been caught in the rain a few times without one and it's not fun. Last time was 5:30 AM, still dark outside, and I had to pull over and get my sunglasses so I could keep my eyes open and see.......
Now I always wear my full faced and as far as getting wet from no fender, well if it's raining that fender doesn't help out too much! It is annoying when the roads are wet cause it just quit but I'm willing to deal with it.
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Moultrie,Ga
Intentionally only twice. The day I bought the bike cause it was ride it home in the cold rain on Sat and get to enjoy the nice day we were having Sunday or wait untill Monday to pick it up. Then one night when there was lots of thunder and lighting and it was just a gorgeous night. I decided to ride and it started raining before I got ready but I said screw it...
Other than that not intentionally. I have a truck I just prefer my bike.
And yeah a full faced helmet is almost a must. I've been caught in the rain a few times without one and it's not fun. Last time was 5:30 AM, still dark outside, and I had to pull over and get my sunglasses so I could keep my eyes open and see.......
Now I always wear my full faced and as far as getting wet from no fender, well if it's raining that fender doesn't help out too much! It is annoying when the roads are wet cause it just quit but I'm willing to deal with it.
Other than that not intentionally. I have a truck I just prefer my bike.
And yeah a full faced helmet is almost a must. I've been caught in the rain a few times without one and it's not fun. Last time was 5:30 AM, still dark outside, and I had to pull over and get my sunglasses so I could keep my eyes open and see.......
Now I always wear my full faced and as far as getting wet from no fender, well if it's raining that fender doesn't help out too much! It is annoying when the roads are wet cause it just quit but I'm willing to deal with it.
You are right that if its raining hard that fender won't do much good but the problem is that just waiting for it to stop wont help. You have to wait for the roads to clear up too. I actually got drizzled on just a bit but my entire front was drenched from the wet road. Fender going back.