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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 11:44 AM
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Any idea why the hole is in the middle of the rear fender?

See the plastic insert under the plate mount? Wtf?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 11:48 AM
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I believe but only a WAG it’s for the limited models that have the HD medallion there and the single box brake light on rear. And the bottom light on this fender is not there on the limited.

This is the Special model configuration.

Let’s see…am I right ladies?

 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 11:49 AM
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It's just a plastic beauty cover to hide the head of the riveted, or pressed in, bolt for the fender support. Took mine off for a new paint job and then it fell off in one of the lower 48..........
 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 11:51 AM
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I believe but only a WAG it’s for the limited models that have the HD medallion there and the single box brake light on rear. And the bottom light on this fender is not there on the limited.

This is the Special model configuration.

Let’s see…am I right ladies?

yes, 21 special.....plastic plug in the middle looks like crap not to mention the plastic cap in the space filler between the fender and the right saddlebag
 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 11:57 AM
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Older model, same bolt hole. Cadillac emblem made everything better.


 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 02:15 PM
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Op - Pull them out and paint them. IMO
 
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Old Dec 12, 2023 | 02:46 PM
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It's because you're supposed to trim the fender and make a performance bagger. It's only a Special, I wouldn't let it bother me.
 
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It's for jet exhaust just like the batmobile
 
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