CPI Pipes = Trimmed full Fenders ?

[jbooker82]

Do you have to trim the front fenders for CPI pipes? I cant remember if you have to or not. I figure that i might have to notch the finders so they will clear the pipes.

[06BaNsHeE]

You dont need to cut the whole fenders of.Just a little on the inside because the pipe will rub against the fender.

[sredish]

cut them babies off.....

[jbooker82]

cut them babies off.....

 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

I am a full fender man. I like the look. I was hoping they will go on with out cutting but figured I would have to trim a little. What do you people use to do the trimming?

[sredish]

i use a jigsaw real slow. then when the trimming is done, use a propane or butane torch from the hardware store to smooth / finish the edges. if you just quickly graze the trimmed fender with the torch, go over it once, then go over it again, don't hold it in one place just back and forth until you see it start to get shiny. then let off. you'll end up with an edge that looks factory and is smooth and nice.

[Coupelx]

my trinity's melted their own notch

[jbooker82]

i use a jigsaw real slow. then when the trimming is done, use a propane or butane torch from the hardware store to smooth / finish the edges. if you just quickly graze the trimmed fender with the torch, go over it once, then go over it again, don't hold it in one place just back and forth until you see it start to get shiny. then let off. you'll end up with an edge that looks factory and is smooth and nice.

 

Sweet, that is the kind of tip I am looking for.

 

josh

[Toybreaker]

The torch method sounds a whole lot simpler than how I did it.

Work smarter not harder.

That there is a GREAT TIP! :beer:

Edited September 25, 2007 by Toybreaker

[J-Madd]

You can also drill another hole in the fender to relocate the bracket about 1/2'' toward the bike, thus moving the fender outward. Worked for me.

[sredish]

do not hold the torch in one place for too long and work it slowly, you'll get the hang of it after you try it. but, if you hold it there too long, you'll obviously melt the stuff; the key is to heat to the point of almost melting and then letting it cool, it'll take to the original color and smooth out / gloss over.

[jbooker82]

You can also drill another hole in the fender to relocate the bracket about 1/2'' toward the bike, thus moving the fender outward. Worked for me.

 

I might try that too. Intead of drilling the hole I will just get a longer bolt for the fender bracket and put a 1/2 in spacer between the fender bracket and the frame. That shoudl do the same thing. :thumbsup: