Trim stock fender to short sport look - point me to that thread?

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I am sure there is a thread on cutting a stock fender to emulate a strutless sport fender but cannot find it by searching. Would someone point me to it? Many thanks!

Background is I am running TT100 tires so CNW etc. are non starters. Plus I am cheap, the fender is scratched and will be painted and I am comfortable with metal fab work.
 
In reply to my own message maybe I can just go it with templates and attention to detail. Found something on Youtube. Just wanted to see what others had done repurposing their existing tin. Thanks!
 
Years ago I trimmed the fenders on my Sportster with nice factory paint. I just took some masking tape, making the design I wanted, and placed it where I wanted to cut. Then, I took a hacksaw with a sharp blade and slowly followed the edge of the masking tape. It came out nice, no paint chipped. Just went slow and careful.
 
Jdub said:
I am sure there is a thread on cutting a stock fender to emulate a strutless sport fender but cannot find it by searching. Would someone point me to it? Many thanks!

Background is I am running TT100 tires so CNW etc. are non starters. Plus I am cheap, the fender is scratched and will be painted and I am comfortable with metal fab work.
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John,
With the tires you are running,is there a clearance issue with the CNW fender?
Thanks,
Mike
 
Hey Mike it is the 4.10 profile which CNW warns will not work.

I will be deleting this thread and commenting on a different thread I started regarding new fenders and strut fit. Want to save server space.
 
Jdub said:
I know it is a real PITA to cut and harder to roll!
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John,
The cutting I understand but how to roll the edge without body tools,English wheel, etc has me baffled.Does the YouTube you mentioned cover this process?
Thanks,Mike
 
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