Cutting Fenders

[jthiessen]

Hi all,

I am wanting to cut my front and rear fenders (cut the rear fender and slide it back a bit under the seat).

I was just wondering if there is any tricks to doing it - other than measuring carefully. I plan on using an angle grinder. Do I need to round off the edges, or just file off the sharp end.

Any input of experiences are appreciated!

Joel

 

[bcware]

Never leave any sharp ends.

This will give you an idea of how to do it, but there are many ways.

Search youtube for "cut a fender motorcycle" and there are tons of hits. I figure this is better than typing.

 

[xschris]

I did this one with a hack saw.

 

[jmd_forest]

I used a cutoff wheel on my angle grinder to cut the bulk metal off followed by a hand file to smooth the edges and round out any flaws.

 

[Recreateme]

Good thread I was thinking the same thing OP!

If that dude can do a decent job in a 7min video, i think I can have a nice set of cut fenders in a hour! I didn't think it was that easy, but now I plan on trying haha

 

[drewpy]

I'd lay on some masking tape first. it stops slippage and something to mark on

 

[bcware]

Masking tape is a good idea. I used that several times myself. It's a great way to make long, straight lines too.