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#74749 easyrider003 (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 106 Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I just ordered the softtail rear fender and the hugger fender from summax. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if I would need to remove to rear tire to mark the holes for mounting the fender? As of yet my bike is not lowered, still at stock height. Is there anything that I need to watch for when mounting the fender that would prevent me from lowering it in the future. I just don't want to mount it at the wrong angle that may prevent lowering. Thanks in advance. Michael   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/04/07 15:22 By easyrider003.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #74872 RIPBiker13 (User) You couldn't handle the ride of the Reaper... Expert Boarder Posts: 549 Re:Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I would take pics and show you step by step but my camera is broken. You just loosen the axle, move the tire forward to relieve tension on the belt and slip the belt off the pulley. Then pull out the axle and out comes the tire. As far as installing a custom fender (like this one I built from scratch) it is best to do it with the tire on. Remove the fender and the suspension from the rear and set the bike on the grond so the bike is in it's lowest position, and the tire in it's highest, then you can mock up how you want your fender. By doing this you can run like a rigid if you wanted and never hit the fender with the tire.   Logged     His name is Mr. Grim and I am the Grim Rider. Rest In Peace...   The administrator has disabled public write access. #74890 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 10751 Re:Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   How are you mounting the rear fender? Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #74891 easyrider003 (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 106 Re:Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Ok. I was thinking it was best to do it with the tire still on. I think I want to lower it 2" or so. Really just low enough that the new fender doesnt look like it is stuck up in mid air but still high enough that when carrying a passenger it doesn't scrape. Guess I will figure it out though.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #74892 easyrider003 (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 106 Re:Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Really not sure about how I am mounting it. I have never done anything like this before so it will definitly be a learnig experience. I guess I will just see what I get started with the project   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #74893 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 10751 Re:Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Well if you mount it to the swingarm you can lay it almost on the tire. You can remove the A pillars and fab a support to the seat area. You can use the existing A pillar and make an extension to lower the fender. You can use the existing A pillar and lower the bike. Many possibilities ... you need to decide as it will lock you in on future mods. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #74911 Flashback (Moderator) The devil to pay, and no pitch hot Moderator Posts: 4315 Re:Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I like the idea of mounting to the swing arm, that way you snug up that tire as close as you want..But, you dont get any foxy ladies ridin with you......... leaves them all for me.....   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #74918 easyrider003 (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 106 Re:Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I like the idea also of having the fender close the tire but then my gf wouldnt like it since she wouldn't be able to ride. BTW........ what are the A Pillars?   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #74946 roadhog1 (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 208 Re:Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Hey easyrider. what do the fenders look like you ordered? Do they have a website? The fenders on my roadie are the only thing i dont like. Been thinking of chopping my back one and going with a sidemount tail light, i just dont have the nerve to butcher a new fender yet. thanks roadhog   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #74958 RIPBiker13 (User) You couldn't handle the ride of the Reaper... Expert Boarder Posts: 549 Re:Tire Removal? 7 Months, 2 Weeks ago   When you lower your bike get the Baron's Custom 930lbs spring. GET IT! It's amazing and you'll hate your self for not getting it. Also may I recommend the adjustable lowering kit from BMS customs. It's a solid kit and it works great! http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?model_ID=37&Category_ID=14&manufacturer_ID=167&product_ID=6889 is the cheapest place to get the spring. http://www.bmschoppers.com/eshopprod_cat_1479-11370_product_130761.BMS_REAR_ADJUSTABLE_LOWERING_K.htm is the lowering kit. I looked into making my own but I couldn't match the quality of components for the price. Definitely worth it.   Logged     His name is Mr. Grim and I am the Grim Rider. Rest In Peace...   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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