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Scaredofmyownshadow · 11-13-2012, 09:59 AM

I've seen a lot of bobbers not running a front fender. Does the fender bracket stabilize the forks or is the only purpose to support the front fender. I was thinking of losing my bracket to make room for a fatter tire but keep the fender on. I think that the tire will fit in the fender just fine but the bracket has to go. Do you think that I will have any adverse affects? Wobble? Forks moving independently of each other and busting up front fender? The bike in question is s 2002 750 ace. Just something I was thinking about while I was taking a poop last night.

Jason

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Scooter_Trash · 11-13-2012, 01:17 PM

TMI on the poop thing.

Aced It · 11-13-2012, 02:25 PM

Well, the part is named Fender Brace, not Fork Brace. But it would go without mentioning that it does add some support down there in the nether regions. It adds stability during cornering and braking. How much? Don't know. Do you need it? Probably. Because others remove, does that make it right for you? Don't know. The real question inquiring minds want to know is: Did you remember to flush?

Scaredofmyownshadow · 11-13-2012, 02:36 PM

Yes, and I had to turn on the fan too.

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mail_man · 11-14-2012, 10:43 AM

I've been sans fender for 15k + miles with out a problem. My radiator even looks in fine shape. Also, I run a 140/80-17 up front and like it a lot.

Scaredofmyownshadow · 11-14-2012, 12:08 PM

That's what I'm putting on it.

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Scaredofmyownshadow · 11-14-2012, 12:13 PM

I should add, I plan on running a fender, just not the brace

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11-13-2012, 09:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scaredofmyownshadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 519	Question for the bobber builders I've seen a lot of bobbers not running a front fender. Does the fender bracket stabilize the forks or is the only purpose to support the front fender. I was thinking of losing my bracket to make room for a fatter tire but keep the fender on. I think that the tire will fit in the fender just fine but the bracket has to go. Do you think that I will have any adverse affects? Wobble? Forks moving independently of each other and busting up front fender? The bike in question is s 2002 750 ace. Just something I was thinking about while I was taking a poop last night. Jason Sent from my iPhone using MO Free __________________

11-13-2012, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Aced It Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In your garage stealing parts off your bike Posts: 2,139	Well, the part is named Fender Brace, not Fork Brace. But it would go without mentioning that it does add some support down there in the nether regions. It adds stability during cornering and braking. How much? Don't know. Do you need it? Probably. Because others remove, does that make it right for you? Don't know. The real question inquiring minds want to know is: Did you remember to flush? __________________ Keep the rubber side down ... unless of course you have a rubber head! My Road to Rod, 4° Advance Timing Mod, Tubeless Spokes, Walk Around Aced It ACE Service Manual: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/106488173/ACE%20Manual.pdf Last edited by Aced It; 11-13-2012 at 02:37 PM.

11-13-2012, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scaredofmyownshadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 519	Yes, and I had to turn on the fan too. Sent from my iPhone using MO Free __________________

11-14-2012, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
mail_man Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 87	I've been sans fender for 15k + miles with out a problem. My radiator even looks in fine shape. Also, I run a 140/80-17 up front and like it a lot. __________________ '07 VT750DC

11-14-2012, 12:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scaredofmyownshadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 519	That's what I'm putting on it. Sent from my iPhone using MO Free __________________

11-13-2012, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scooter_Trash Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 40	TMI on the poop thing.

11-14-2012, 12:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scaredofmyownshadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 519	I should add, I plan on running a fender, just not the brace Sent from my iPhone using MO Free Attached Thumbnails __________________

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