No, I have not had my fender off for any long duration of time. However, I had the same problem as you, the tab with the hole in it to secure the fender broke off and got lost. I had a new one made up and welded on.
Grant Gall ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Christopher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: November 9, 2001 10:18 AM Subject: Rear fender-ectomy > Hi Folks, > I removed my rear fender because the actual bolt-hole on the swing > arm broke > off (after 110,000 miles of riding). No suprise- that fender has some > mass and has > to go up and down with every bump (as unsprung weight). > I am wondering: Has anyone who removed the rear fender noticed any > extra splash back during rain or other adverse effects? > > -Greg
