Front fender removal

[jeepster09]

Will the front fender come off without pulling the wheel, [my old Harley wouldn't] ?

I want to ad a short mudflap on the front fender and it would be better to install the mudflap with the fender off.

 

[Bluemarlin]

Yes you can remove it . Regulator was running his without a front fender for a while.

 

[jeepster09]

Yes you can remove it . Regulator was running his without a front fender for a while.

So I can pull the fender without pulling the wheel?

 

[owl]

Yes - no problem.

 

[REGULATOR]

You can, its easier to do it without the wheel on, cause you can drop it straigth down.

But I renistalled mine with the wheel still on.. just be careful to not scratch it, may want to tape the fork legs or fender as a caution


And I totally stole the Look from Miami Dave, who had his off for a bit.

Honestly it just looks mean as all get out with it off.

 

[Tugboat Tim]

has anyone else had problems with front fender bolts coming out? I am on my second set. Lost first set on left side, then re-installed with locktite, last about 1 month, lost same set last night after riding all day.

Any ideas? Can someone show me what their rocket with no front fender looks like?

 

[slicktero]

I bought my first Triumph (a 1967 T120) in 1970. A friend of mine talked me into removing the front fender because that was the "cool thing" to do. Well, 2 days later I hit a fresh pile of dog crap. Front fender got replaced immediately!!! (Keep in mind that in 1970, California didn't have a helmet law!!)

 

[Navigator]

I bought my first Triumph (a 1967 T120) in 1970. A friend of mine talked me into removing the front fender because that was the "cool thing" to do. Well, 2 days later I hit a fresh pile of dog crap. Front fender got replaced immediately!!! (Keep in mind that in 1970, California didn't have a helmet law!!)

Dog crap? Where the hell were you riding? I still have my '67 TR6C and pull the fender off during the summer, well summer of 07, the last time I rode the old girl. And yes it still looks cool. Now that I know the full scope of hazards, I'll be extra mindful of what I run over.

 

[RocketSteve]

has anyone else had problems with front fender bolts coming out? I am on my second set. Lost first set on left side, then re-installed with locktite, last about 1 month, lost same set last night after riding all day.

Set your wrench at 27Nm for the 4 bolts Tim.
PS: Make sure the threads are degreased!

I always put a blanket on the floor between the front wheel & radiator or risk chipping the paint at the bottom edge of the mudguard :cry: