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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Removing the rear fender bracket /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1179671374 Message started by FollyRob on 05/20/07 at 07:29:34 |
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Title: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by FollyRob on 05/20/07 at 07:29:34 I have a 1987 Savage and I am looking to chop it down to the basics but keep it a two seater. I am saying goodbye to the sissy bar, horn, and turn signals. The rear bracket that supports the rear fender has all kinds of fittings and holes on it for the sissy bar and rear turn signals and I want to get rid of it. If I take it off completely will the fender have enough support for a second rider? And then the obvious next question is if I can't just lose it then what are my options for a replacement other than getting a new one made at a machine shop? |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by serowbot on 05/20/07 at 12:10:08 It's a very sturdy fender even without the bracket. I think it would take a passenger, as long as she ain't too heavy. |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by justin_o_guy on 05/20/07 at 14:31:02 A passenger seated may be just dandy. A bump will"Intensify" the load & could easily overwhelm the fender. I would be very cautious about gutting the supports & putting someone onboard. A welder can cut some plates & you could drill out & cut out some lightening holes that would leave the strength & make them like you want. Shorter than stock, but still functional? Just a thought.. |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by steelwolf on 05/20/07 at 20:50:36 Have some supports made out of 1/8" or 1/4" flat steel and put them inside the fender. I think Lancer is doing something similar with his. |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by Greg_650 on 05/21/07 at 04:57:18 The fender is pretty sturdy, but I wouldn't trust it with a passenger. I took mine off, but I also removed the passenger seat. |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by vroom1776 on 05/21/07 at 12:36:03 I've run mine w/o the fender stays (but witht he stock shocks :o) and a 200 lb passenger once. plenty of bumps, no problems. |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by Greg_650 on 05/21/07 at 21:01:51 vroom1776 wrote:
You had a 200 lb passenger on that little pad? That's a product test for sure. Obviously, the fender is sturdy enough :P |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by vroom1776 on 05/22/07 at 06:59:01 again, it was ONE ride... I could |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by Greg_650 on 05/22/07 at 08:02:48 vroom1776 wrote:
Don't you have a diamond plate seat? |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by vroom1776 on 05/22/07 at 08:32:48 yeah, but I stuffed the stock fender, seat & shoscks back on there for a day so i could take a friend for a ride on it. darn, I can't type. |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by Greg_650 on 05/22/07 at 08:53:12 This still creates a visual where you're riding intimately close to the gas tank and the passenger totally consumes the pillion pad. I hope that "it" was a close friend :P |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by LANCER on 05/22/07 at 14:34:18 Yep, that is a cosy ride for sure. ;D |
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Title: Re: Removing the rear fender bracket Post by FollyRob on 05/22/07 at 15:30:30 Thanks for your help everyone, I think I am going to weld in some plates and it sounds like that oughta do it. |
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