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Grinding off front fender mounts from forks

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by 550FAN, Jul 5, 2009.

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    550FAN Member

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    Anybody ever grind off the front fender mounts when bobbing their bike?
     
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    nope, though you cant get away with no fender in the uk
     
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    yessir, seen it done numerous times. saw them off with a bandsaw grinder or sawzall and then grind away!
     
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    Thanx guys, Being im not gonna run a front fender I think it would have a cleaner look.
     
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    I thought you at least needed a bracket for support on the forks. I know the 650 the fender has a fairly heavy bracket built in.
     
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    no need for a bracket. the axle and bottom triple will give ya all ya need. have fun tinkering with it. It will look sweet!
     
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    Nice tutorial, gives me confidence, although I don't have a lathe I can still cut em off and grind to a point, then sand to perfection, I know it will take alot more elbow grease but I'll get there. I plan on painting the lowers black also.
     
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