Fender Slam
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Idaho
Fender Slam
I`ve decided to drop & level the fender on my 11 RK. The most appealing kit I`ve seen is from TWR Baggers Plus. So I sent an email. No response & it`s been 2 weeks or so. Anybody know anything about them or got a phone number ? None listed on their website. Thanx,Don.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,744
Likes: 402
From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
for many of us... visually the fender looks best if the arc of the radius follows the same arc as the disc , wheel & tire.
dropping the stock fender onto the tire can give a "squashed look"- as the eye follows the arc made by 3 things and then sees the fender following a different arc-almost describing a right angle.
for others this makes no difference- it depends what your eye sees.
in the photo above, the forks are also dropped about an inch.
( stock, the bottom of the cowbells is just below the top of the fender, once you know what to look for you can spot a lowering kit)
functionally, you do want a minimum of 3/8" clearance between the tire and the fender- different brands of tire of the same size rating may be slightly different in height and width.
for some riders, the fatboy fender works well ( check the rear ducktail for clearance on the oil cooler or crash bar) or the H-D street stalker fender. both of these use adapter blocks for the mounts.
Mike
dropping the stock fender onto the tire can give a "squashed look"- as the eye follows the arc made by 3 things and then sees the fender following a different arc-almost describing a right angle.
for others this makes no difference- it depends what your eye sees.
in the photo above, the forks are also dropped about an inch.
( stock, the bottom of the cowbells is just below the top of the fender, once you know what to look for you can spot a lowering kit)
functionally, you do want a minimum of 3/8" clearance between the tire and the fender- different brands of tire of the same size rating may be slightly different in height and width.
for some riders, the fatboy fender works well ( check the rear ducktail for clearance on the oil cooler or crash bar) or the H-D street stalker fender. both of these use adapter blocks for the mounts.
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Nov 10, 2012 at 11:26 AM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
Likes: 4,440
From: anacoco, la
i was thinking about the street stalker fender, until i found out it was plastic. there aint no way i'm putting a plastic fender on my bike! theres already enough with the trim on the rear fender.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,117
Likes: 4
From: Log home in SE Michigan full time. Log cabin in east TN, Smoky Mountians part time
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Idaho
Fender Slam
Thanx for the replies. It is absolutely a visual thing. I think the fender tips "up" too much in the front as well as sitting too high. The TWR kit has that "jig" for drilling the rivets. It is a major reason I`d like to use their kit. But no response from them is not getting me too thrilled to spend $$ with them. Maybe they are busy.or having IT trouble. We`ll see. Don.
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,043
Likes: 2
140X18 STREET STALKER - dent proof, awesome fit/finish + way more solid than a tin stocker
Last edited by 131tman; Nov 10, 2012 at 11:45 PM.
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
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,415
Likes: 8
From: virginia
