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Message started by Rockin_John on 12/15/06 at 22:23:19

Title: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by Rockin_John on 12/15/06 at 22:23:19

Couldn’t find this subject with searching, so here goes:

I’ve seen pictures of lots of Savage’s with trailer fenders on the rear, many from Germany, but some from this side of the pond. What size fender is common to use? Yeah, I slept through that day of Geometry! ;) I’m right in guessing that the arc of radius stays the same as the 15” wheel, even out at the distance of the fender though huh?

So fenders designed to fit 15” trailer wheels should be about the right arch to start cutting a rear fender from… yes/no?

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by Max_Morley on 12/16/06 at 21:37:32

Got an old tire , take it to what evershop you at looking at trailer fenders and see wich one matches best, I'd bet on something like ST205 r75 x 14 used on many of the lawn and garden maintenance type rear ramp trailers. Max

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by Rockin_John on 12/17/06 at 12:11:35

Max_Morley wrote:

Not a bad Idea. I do have a new rear tire not installed that could be used for checking. However, once I find the correct radius the fender may come from eBay.

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by lancer on 12/17/06 at 12:29:04

The local Norther Tools store has trailor fenders starting at less than $20. Get one on ebay and the shipping will cost you that much.

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by sluggo on 12/17/06 at 13:07:03

this doesn't answer the question, but i found this site a great place for chopper parts. on the second page you will find some paughco fenders. pretty reasonable, they also have a fine selection of struts and sissy bars.
http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/chopper.htm

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by justin_o_guy on 12/19/06 at 06:23:42

The other day when I saw this post I got a tape measure & went out to the bike. I held the tape about an inch or so above & behind the axle & if I remember 14" fit the curve of the fender from there. An idea would be for you to go look at yours doing the same thing. You may stumble on the radius you really want by staring at where you want it.
The reason I didn't post this then was i thought it looked goofy then, I still do but I haven't seen you get exactly what you need so I will risk looking goofy to try to help.
Ya'll SHaddup, don't laff I am only tryin to help.
Good lukk,

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by Rockin_John on 12/31/06 at 10:30:29

justin_o_guy wrote:

Turns out that your estimate of a 14" radius looks pretty close to me. I was doing a lot of measuring, and realized that the new rear tire for my Savage is almost exactly the same diameter as the 14" tires on the wife's car.

One reason I was asking for opinions is because I've noticed that a lot of Savages with trailer fenders have fenders with too much radius. I think they must be using
fenders with a 15" radius, and they just don't follow the curve of the tire well; which I suppose is more or less important depending on the look desired.

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by john1652 on 12/31/06 at 14:36:39

wow that site sluggo listed is awsome well worth a look thanks john

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by lancer on 01/01/07 at 06:44:29

I took a piece of cardboard and layed it on the side of the wheel, drew a line along the outside edge of the tire and then cut on the line... it made about a half circle.
Took it to the store and put it under the fenders of various sizes to see which one looked the best.

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by justin_o_guy on 01/01/07 at 08:50:51

Turns out that your estimate of a 14" radius looks pretty close to me. I was doing a lot of measuring, and realized that the new rear tire for my Savage is almost exactly the same diameter as the 14" tires on the wife's car.

Cool, hope I helped a little.

Lancer, Good to see you posting again.

What did you think was the most attractive fender radius?

The radius can be changed with a torch & hammer & dolly. The innermost edge of the radius on each side can be shrunk or stretched to change the profile of the fender.

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by Rockin_John on 01/01/07 at 12:17:31

sluggo wrote:

Thanks for the link. There are a couple of things besides fenders on their "chopper" pages, at very reasonable prices, that I've been watching for. Like those slim cat eye tail lights.

Title: Re: Trailer Fender Radius
Post by Rockin_John on 01/01/07 at 12:25:52

lancer wrote:

Doing something like that had crossed my mind, if I try to shop fenders locally. We have some dedicated trailer supply places in town, plus the area farm and ranch supply- "Atwoods" carries a small varity.

OTOH, I've seen some more fancy rounded edge and chrome fenders online that look good, if they'd fit. And that is what got me curious about the best fitting radius measurement.