dbandler Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 I did a quick search but was not able to find an answer - what is the best way to modify the OEM fender for a DIY fender eliminator on a 5th gen? I am assuming there aren't any aftermarket fender eliminator kits for this bike. Thanks! -David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer adkfinn Posted May 6, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6, 2020 The factory fender was trimmed on my bike when I got it. It isn't great up close, but it is decent overall and cleans things up enough that I haven't been bothered by it. I will get you a pic or two if you want, just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbandler Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, adkfinn said: The factory fender was trimmed on my bike when I got it. It isn't great up close, but it is decent overall and cleans things up enough that I haven't been bothered by it. I will get you a pic or two if you want, just let me know. That would be great! I am assuming they relocated the license plate light to keep everything legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer adkfinn Posted May 7, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 5/6/2020 at 2:34 PM, dbandler said: That would be great! I am assuming they relocated the license plate light to keep everything legal? I'll get you a few pics this evening. Edit - Took me a hot minute to remember how to embed images from Dropbox - here you go: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted May 7, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7, 2020 I did this long ago, just a hacksaw job.. ditch the OEM plate light, make a bracket and added a LED light and just carefully drill into the fender, cram the light/plate assembly as high as it will go square, bolt it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I've done the same fender trimming job as pics above and it cleaned up the trail a little bit, but be mindful that if you ride in resin and dirt a lot, you'll get sone of that flying over obviously. It isn't too bad though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer adkfinn Posted May 8, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 8, 2020 pics added above, i don't think my edit 'churned' the post. she's dirty (spring in VT is not a tidy endeavor). If you go the chop chop route - DEI makes lite'n'bolts that I've used on other vehicles in the past with good luck, saves you having to cut a third hole, find a way to mount something in a tight spot, etc. https://www.designengineering.com/lite-n-boltz-plate-kit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbandler Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Thank you! Appreciate the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted May 10, 2020 Member Contributer Share Posted May 10, 2020 I did basically the same chop job on my '99 years ago, but then I started noticing cracks in my expensive Thurn clear tail light and eventually found an unmolested full fender to replace it. It's literally the most stock thing on my bike, and I don't mind one bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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