f1tbiker6
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the front fenders!
should i do the rears too?
should i do the rears too?
Yes..
do the rears too.
One question.....
Why cut and fold the front, why not just cut?
If you cut and fold the fender isn't gonna flex like crazy as it will add some rigidity to it. I would think the fender would be quite flimsy if he just cut it!
Not really a concern, you aren't likely to run the front fender into anything. Even if you did, a folded edge isn't really going to add enough stiffness to avoid denting it.
You cut and fold the rear because you want to leave as much material there as possible to keep the pinch seam intact, so after trimming about 3/4" off, you do relief cuts about every 5-6" and fold about a 1" lip up underneath. Gives maximum tire clearance while maintaining reasonable structural integrity.
It doesn't flex at all anyhow, so it's wasted effort. In fact, it would look worse because you'd warp it while folding the edge.
I'd get rid of that lip and trim the back farther, right now it looks like the wheel isn't centered at all, and the first time you flex it out you're gonna rip up those folds.
Crank all the way right and left while stuffed and then see.
I'd get rid of that lip and trim the back farther, right now it looks like the wheel isn't centered at all, and the first time you flex it out you're gonna rip up those folds.
look like trails back there. how many lines you got in those trails? looks like at least a six pack.