I've had my hugger fender off all year...I haven't noticed any ill-effects...even in heavy rain...I guess the tail light must get a bit dirtier...but can't say I really noticed it. If you remove the fender you'll need to support the chainguard since it bolts to the fender at one end. I rivetted a small aluminum support to the chain guard which bolts to the fender mounting hole on the swingarm...looks fine. Hope thats not the one that broke!
I suppose it's not that much weight compared to the weight of the bike but it always makes you feel better when you can ditch something that makes the bike look better AND saves weight (especially as you said - un-sprung weight). Now if only that dam Corbin didn't add about 5 times what I saved on the fender! Here's another one in that category...the chrome cover on the front shock. Cheers Joe. -----Original Message----- From: Greg Christopher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 10:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 ============================================================================================ NOTICE - This communication may contain confidential and privileged information that is for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any viewing, copying or distribution of, or reliance on this message by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. ==============================================================================
