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« on: June 13, 2014, 07:15:51 PM » |
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i want to drill into my front fender on my valk.. clymers says I have to remove the wheel. I don't believe this is true. any one removed the fender? thanks  |
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R J
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2014, 09:08:29 PM » |
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If you are putting that fender bumper on, put a piece of wood between the fender and the tire and drill away. Oh yeah, when ya hit the wood, stop drilling.  |
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2014, 11:23:13 PM » |
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I am, but I also want to put on an eagle ornament that has running lights for eyes....seems removing fender is the best way to run the wire. is it easy to remove? ??? Many times! Are you putting on chrome fender trim?
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R J
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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2014, 05:10:44 AM » |
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I am, but I also want to put on an eagle ornament that has running lights for eyes....seems removing fender is the best way to run the wire. is it easy to remove? ??? Many times! Are you putting on chrome fender trim?
Pull the front wheel, take out 4 bolts and presto, it is on the ground. Putting it back on, for Lord's sake, don't snap a bolt off. If ya do, then ya has to pull that leg to get the other piece out. |
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« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2014, 05:40:40 AM » |
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You can take the fender off without removing the tire no problem.
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R J
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« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2014, 05:47:20 AM » |
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You can take the fender off without removing the tire no problem.
Right, BUT, I like to do things the easy way....... Don't like to spend an hour trying to work around something when I can pull a part or 2 off and complete the job in 15 minutes. |
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2014, 08:42:52 AM » |
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I usually agree, but I have no lift...thanks for the info You can take the fender off without removing the tire no problem.
Right, BUT, I like to do things the easy way....... Don't like to spend an hour trying to work around something when I can pull a part or 2 off and complete the job in 15 minutes. |
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2014, 08:43:36 AM » |
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thanks You can take the fender off without removing the tire no problem.
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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2014, 09:31:51 PM » |
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put a jack stand under the high side of your engine guard with a couple of inches of clearance. set a second one on the kickstand side at the same height, rock the bike up and use your foot to slide it under the guard. will be more than high enough to pull the frt tire. no lift required.
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Anthony
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« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2014, 03:47:13 AM » |
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no lift or jack needed:
put a soft towel or cloth over the fender, (mid to rear part)
remove the 4 bolts holding the fender,
gently squeeze the bottom part of the fender and 'roll' it over the tire to the front.
the towel helps to make sure you don't scratch your fender on the forks.
Anthony
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2014, 06:23:53 AM » |
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You can take the fender off without removing the tire no problem.
Right, BUT, I like to do things the easy way....... Don't like to spend an hour trying to work around something when I can pull a part or 2 off and complete the job in 15 minutes. That right there folks...is the secret to working on motorcycles! |
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2014, 09:39:09 AM » |
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that sounds the easiest thanks I'll try this no lift or jack needed:
put a soft towel or cloth over the fender, (mid to rear part)
remove the 4 bolts holding the fender,
gently squeeze the bottom part of the fender and 'roll' it over the tire to the front.
the towel helps to make sure you don't scratch your fender on the forks.
Anthony
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