STOCK FENDER MODIFICATION
 

Here is a simple step by step, I wish I had pictures as I went along but it was one of those situations of enjoying a couple of beers and then, modified fenders! I repaint / custom paint bicycle frames for people on the side and when I lay out graphics I use 3M plastic tape. Its 1/8" thick and very bendable for curves. So basically layed out the profile desired, cut out with a recipricating saw (fine tooth metal blade) at a slow speed so the melting plastic won't build up. Then used the cut off side as a template for the other side. Figured out the length on the front and rear with a straight cut and sanded the corners and all edges for a factory look. The rear was challenging because of the tailight. It's stock but the mud guard was trimmed away. The metal bracket I chopped then fabricated(from the letover pieces) and MIG welded the old mounts after determing how far I wanted the light to stick out. As for the tag I simply mouted it chopper style onto the chainguard with stainless bolts. The clear portion of the tailight for the tag was painted so it would not light up the tire at nite. Pretty simple with no cost and drastically changed look of the bike! NATE
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VERY nice work there. Front fender looks sharp!

So you use the 3M as a guide (lay it out where you want to protect/save) then cut against it?

I want to reshape my fenders on my Spirit then drop it to within a quarter inch of the tire. Hard to find info how to do it yourself.

Looking good. :tup:

Why only one mirror?

I like the minimalistic look!!!!! NATE

This might be a good way to get rid of that nasty scratch I have on my front fender.

Hey that's a good idea, the scratch, yea, I like that...

Hey, thanks for the help, and Ill send you the fender next week.
I think you did a fantastic job, and I look forward to seeing your work.

It will make a great add to my bike, and I only wish you could help me with the rear end, becuase you did a FANTASTIC job.

Really good. :tup:

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haha. I just noticed, I said .. "I wish you could help me with the rear end". Lol. :oops:
Nah .. not that rear, ...

By the way, can you PM or email me your address so I can ship you the fender gz?

Cant wait to see the pics of mine =)

By the way: Check this link out:

http://www.motoleather.com/mohoslexsuma.html