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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Thinking about cutting/modifying my front fender (2012 SG), now that I've installed the 21 tire/wheel. Anyone ever done this and if so, what did you use to cut the fender with.
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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I have not done this mod but I have done lots of bodywork cutting on other Harley's and Jeeps and an air body saw is what you want to use with a fine cutting blade.
 
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Wouldn't it just be easier to but an aftermarket fender? I would think you could get good money for your fender for all of us RK guys that want a clean fender. Just a thought.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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lots of ways to handle this, H-D has been using 19 and 21 wheels for many years on narrow and midglide model bikes.
Many aftermarket solutions.
probably cheaper, easier quicker in the end- but if you want to practice on the old fender, no reason not to, other than the possible resale value.

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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Wouldn't it just be easier to but an aftermarket fender? I would think you could get good money for your fender for all of us RK guys that want a clean fender. Just a thought.
Well maybe, but everything I've seen out there is awfully expensive. I like to do things myself and just can't seem to justify spending alot of money on a shorter type fender. Why not just cut down my own? If you know where I can get a reasonable shorter type let me know.
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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lots of ways to handle this, H-D has been using 19 and 21 wheels for many years on narrow and midglide model bikes.
Many aftermarket solutions.
probably cheaper, easier quicker in the end- but if you want to practice on the old fender, no reason not to, other than the possible resale value.

mike
I have looked into those, but most of the narow fenders on those bikes (I think) were over a narrower wheel, usually 90/90/21's and those fenders are only 4 inches wide. I need it to fit over a 120/70/21, on a 3.5 wheel. Any ideas, please let me know.
 
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look at the fat boy front fender, looks good and is shorter
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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look at the fat boy front fender, looks good and is shorter
Yea, now that looks like what I may want, thanks! I wonder how much modifying of the mounting tab area wil be required to install it on the SG?
 
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there are billet adapter blocks for the fatboy or H-D street stalker fenders.

some of the fender offerings can hit if you have fairing lowers

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I put a 21" wheel on my RK. I have no mechanical ability whatsoever, so I bought a Klockwerks Level fender for roughly 3 bills. The fender works for a 21/120/70 tire. The price includes the adaptors as well. I have the fender at the painters as we speak...
 
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