Re: rear fender

[mfay@xxxxxxxxxx (Martin Fay)]

     Lance, Troy,
     
     I too have used the Dremel (and an angle grinder) to trim a rear 
     fender(This has become a standard mod on all my recent bikes). Indeed 
     the standard ceramic type cutting disk is useless because it melts the 
     plastic and gets jammed but there is a thicker fiber type disc which 
     is perfect for trimming the fender plastic. There is also a cylinder 
     shaped reamer attachment which can be put to good use. The advantage 
     of the Dremel over a hand saw is that, if you are careful, you can cut 
     the guard in situ.
     
     And the angle grinder? Well, it's just plain more fun!
     
     Martin
     
     '97 Suzuki TL1000S (Grease Spot)
     '79 Guzzi  V50 II
     '81 Suzuki X5      (Elleva)
     


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Subject: rear fender
Author:  Troy Blood <TroyB@xxxxxxxxxxx> at Internet
Date:    04/06/99 13:39


Lance,
     
I dont know if you have ever cut off fenders before or not, but I have 
tried the Dremel thing before and it doesn't work so well.  Even with an 
adjustable speed Dremel the speed of the cutting wheel melted the 
fender. What I did was to use a hack saw with a medium tooth and it 
worked great. I was able to cut it a lot straighter too.  Once I cut it 
off I used a file to clean and shape it up.  
     
Just my .02 worth.
     
Troy
     

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