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Joined: Aug 2007
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Does anyone have a suggestion for steel replacment fenders? Was the reason for plastic fenders just cost or is there some advantage? In my mind plastic is for dirt bikes and sport bikes...not cruisers.
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Re: Steel Fenders
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Joined: Mar 2007
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One thing I have learned from my time here is that Triumph has provided you with a canvas upon which you can go create your masterpiece. YES the bike is built to a price with a few or many depending how you look at it undesirable features but the basic package is one great cycle. GO YOUR OWN WAY!! 
Phil C
If you dont believe there's a price for this sweet paradise
Remind me to show you the scars...
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Re: Steel Fenders
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Joined: Jul 2006
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3/4 Throttle
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One reason for plastic fenders is to save weight. I'm sure cost is a reason also. If they made the body parts of steel on sport bikes, they would wiegh a ton.
Redbike7
2006 America
No amount of skill can overcome gross stupidity. Ask me how I know...never mind, I forgot...
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Joined: Jan 2005
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I'm sure you can find an aftermarket steel front fender that will fit, perhaps with a little fiddling with some spacers. At one point I was toying with the idea of buying one from West Coast Choppers, when they first put them on sale for $99.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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I now do replacement fenders, and belly pans.
they are on e bay now. check them out.
item number,270154883440 , 270157726233 , 270157729684.
Any questions give me an e mail
Cheers Wal.
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Re: Steel Fenders
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Joined: Aug 2007
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I can assume there are no steel fender made specifically for the bike?
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The plastic ones don't rust though.
Remember; no matter where you go, there you are.
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Joined: Jan 2005
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Wow, how bad is the salt on the roads where you live?
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Here in Cleveland, OH rust could be an issue...actually could be a good point.
I love the plastic tank on my Buell....no rust inside ever...
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I'm in Virginia. Maybe it's just bad luck, but I've seen rust on the chain and various bolts. I ride darn near everyday. Moving here from Arizona 4 year ago, the rust is killing my 85 jeep too.
Call me biased, but metal ain't the way to go in certain circumstances.
Remember; no matter where you go, there you are.
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