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Jan 23, 2012 | 09:11 AM

#11

SCJE8

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From: Pensacola, Florida

I did almost the exact same thing a year, or so back! Turned my back 'just for a second' while removing the outer fairing. Crash! A 4" long, 1/8" deep scratch on the fairing...right where everyone could see it, of course...and a little 'dink' in the fender! I replaced the outer fairing, sold the scratched one and have left the fender 'as is' to remind me of what can happen when you turn your back 'just for a second' when working on your bike!

I really hate 'Murphy' sometimes!

I'm glad you're okay!

Steve

Jan 23, 2012 | 09:11 AM

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Rickr01

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Ok, now that Its confirmed, I'm in strong first place for the Darwin Award

, can I remove the front fender without pulling the wheel and calipers? I haven't had the opportunity to do that on this bike yet. Also, got a best way to unbend that damn locking bar they have on the fender mount screws? Thanks

Jan 23, 2012 | 09:32 AM

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X Iron Butt

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From: Chesapeake Virginia

No you must remove calipers and wheel. Fender screws have lock tabs that will flatten out when you turn to loosen but you will not be able to re lock them with the wheel on.
You did not say what bike you have but if you have a fender light be sire to cut tie straps from brake line and unplug from harness under BW fairing. If you will be removing the light the terminals are a bitch to get out of the connector the first time. Look at your SM to see how they are retained. Replace the grommet in the fender where the wire goes through. You can tie strap the calipers to the crash bar in the middle at the top.

Let Curly do it.

Last edited by X Iron Butt; Jan 23, 2012 at 09:39 AM.

Jan 23, 2012 | 09:37 AM

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Northwoodz

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From: Northern MI

Note to self.....

Don't buy a used bike from:
Rickr01
jfarrar30
SCJE8

Anyone else?

Jan 23, 2012 | 09:52 AM

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SCJE8

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From: Pensacola, Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northwoodz

Note to self.....

Don't buy a used bike from:
Rickr01
jfarrar30
SCJE8

Anyone else?

LOL! An excellent statement, Northwoodz!

Steve

Jan 23, 2012 | 10:00 AM

#16

METALKAT

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From: New Hampshire

It always happens to me when I turn to put something down for a quick second. Now when I have that feeling "oh it can hold for second" I make sure it will!