Removeing the front fender

Submitted by ncBiker on Sun, 06/13/2010 - 06:49
in

Are there any bad effects from removeing the front fender on a motorcycle? Ive got a 03 shadow spirit 750 and it doesnt have much of a front fender to begin with but i love the look of no front fender. Thanks

‹ ALT-MOST Slow Tight Turn Need help to figure out what kind of bike to get ›

Rocks, rain, and general

Munch's picture
Submitted by Munch on Sun, 06/13/2010 - 15:01.

Rocks, rain, and general debris. If you don't mind the occasional something being launched at ya from under neath. No there's no aerodynamic consequence. Just be sure of what hardware or brackets that may need the fender to be on there.

****Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but, rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy Shit....What a ride!!!"****

Fork Bracing

Max's picture
Submitted by Max on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 14:50.

Most front fenders have extra support under the fender. This acts as a fork stiffener to prevent the fork legs from "walking" and the bike from feeling as squirley on some road surfaces like gravel, grooved road surfaces or gouges in the pavement.

Max