Bone Head Move!
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
I really hate 'Murphy' sometimes!
I'm glad you're okay!
Steve
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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
, 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
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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.
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.
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