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Jan 11, 2012 | 07:43 PM

aroz34

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Fender Overlay Problem

Hey guys. Recently had an eBay purchase go bad on me. Bought extended bags and a fender overlay for an 05 Road King for a really good deal. The dude then sent my package to Texas (1800 miles from me) and finally got them to me after some mildy harsh emails with maybe a few carefully hidden threats involved about 5 weeks later. The bags and all look great but the overlay doesn't fit right. One side is a little deformed and won't let it slip over my frame. There is also a recessed spot for a license plate which makes it look as though I need to cut my stock fender in order for it to work. However I still don't think the fender will conform to the shape of my old one and be flush with my new bags. Can the fiberglass be bent? I was thinking after I get it to fit on the frame that I could run a bolt through the overlay to the origanal bottom fender bracket and kind of suck it into shape but didn't won't to risk cracking the paint when I get it done. Just looking for a little help on what I should do and if anyone else has experienced something like this.

Thanks.

Jan 11, 2012 | 08:01 PM

coolerman69

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Well as they say Ya get what you pay for! I was in the exact same boat as you and this is what i had to do

Cheap parts suck!

Jan 11, 2012 | 08:05 PM

roadgliderick

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bad dad makes the best overlays and full replacement rear fenders. i bought the summit rear fender from them and it was a replacment and it fit perfect. i paid $495.00 for the fender good luck with cheap products.

Jan 11, 2012 | 08:20 PM

aroz34

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Do you think I should by the bad dad overlay and keep the bags since nothing is wrong with them? I have a body guy that could make everything look good just don't know what to do with the fender. I would lose sleep thinking about cutting the stock one.

Jan 11, 2012 | 08:21 PM

dan11809

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You need to put everything on the bike and fit it up. Then you will see what needs to be modified.......or trashed.

Jan 11, 2012 | 08:43 PM

coolerman69

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I ended up with a bad dad fender. It's worth the money!

Jan 11, 2012 | 08:48 PM

aroz34

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Did you purchase the bags too? The bags I have are ones with the square cut-outs for the duals. I think I can get them rounded. just need to fit 4" CFR's in there.