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Started by nfwb11, January 20, 2009, 06:25:27 PM

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nfwb11

January 20, 2009, 06:25:27 PM
So I'm looking into replacing the stock front fender on a 695 and realized I kinda like the look of the OEM... if only it could be a bit shorter.  One of the guys at the dealership mentioned I could just take a dremel to it to shorten it up.  Wondering if anyone's tried it and how hard it is to do?

Ashmon

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January 20, 2009, 09:06:59 PM
It is extremely easy, Do you have any experience using a dremel?

If not I would suggest you take your time and experiment on a few pieces of plastic similar the the fender. The key to doing it well is patience. I drew out my line of the cut on paper I taped to the fender. Using a flexible ruler make sure your lines are symmetrical. With the paper taped firmly in place I scored the plastic of the fender with a razor blade (you could probably just use a erasable ink pen) right where my line had been on the paper. That served as my cutting line. Make sure you give your self a bit of extra room so that you can sand around a 1/8th - 1/4th of an inch and get the nice rounded look you have on the stock fender.

Then move from around 80 grit to 120, 200, 400, 600. That would probably be good for most people but I heat treated the edge on mine and it gave it that nice plastic sheen the stock fender has.

You won't regret it, but make sure you have the time needed to finish the project, especially if you are new to custom work.

Good luck!  [beer]

Chchadder

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January 23, 2009, 05:21:43 PM
I'm painting a SBK fender to replace the stock on my 695.  Love the look of it and it bolts right up. 
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07 695 Custom Dark - Sold -

This motorcycle is simply too goddamn fast to ride at speed in any kind of normal road traffic unless you're ready to go straight down the centerline with your nuts on fire and a silent scream in your throat. ~Hunter S. Thompson

nfwb11

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April 12, 2009, 08:14:50 PM
Quote from: Chchadder on January 23, 2009, 05:21:43 PM
I'm painting a SBK fender to replace the stock on my 695.  Love the look of it and it bolts right up. 

How'd it turn out Ryan?

red baron

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April 12, 2009, 08:34:05 PM Last Edit: April 12, 2009, 08:36:58 PM by trouble
Quote from: nfwb11 on April 12, 2009, 08:14:50 PM
How'd it turn out Ryan?

Look on the main page, it's what's on bp's bike.


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IdZer0

#5
April 13, 2009, 12:36:42 AM
2007 Monster 695, DP ECU, Low mount Alu Termignonis
replaced by 2011 848 EVO

Bones

#6
April 13, 2009, 01:06:34 PM
wait, you mean taking a dremel to the FRONT fender,right? 

I would be real scared to dremel my front fender.
I'm a loner, Dottie...a rebel...

teddy037.2

#7
April 13, 2009, 02:23:22 PM
your main problem w/working w/plastic is that higher RPMs will make it melt, which will gum up your cutter/sanding drum/etc.

otherwise, have at it! and take your time  [beer] i'd hand work the shape to finish, though. bit more time consuming, but I think it yields better results over powering it the whole way

DucHead

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April 13, 2009, 03:57:01 PM
A picture from Ashmon would make this thread more interesting.   :)
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

nfwb11

#9
April 13, 2009, 05:32:17 PM
Yeah, I have virtually no experience with power tools -- at least, none that I'd be proud to share.  Think I'll hold off on this project for a while... unless all of the sweet pics that you guys post convinces me otherwise [thumbsup]

teddy037.2

#10
April 13, 2009, 08:40:41 PM
no worries, man! you gotta start somewhere  [thumbsup]

if you can find a cheap, used fender, you can practice on that
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