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Posted by chief
 - June 01, 2010, 11:07:33 AM

Yep you gotta remove the front wheel and yes you need to support the bike. A lift works fine.

  • Remove Front Wheel
  • Remove mounting bolts on both sides to separate the fender from the forks
  • Remove the fender

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  • Remove the brake caliper with the hose installed
  • Loosen the axle nut
  • Lossen Front Axle clamp bolt
  • Put your lift under the frame and ensure the bike will be balanced with the front wheel. Book says to use two jacks but a lift with a wide base will work if you position it properly. I usually put something under the rear tire after its lifted.
  • Remove front axle nut
  • Pull out the axle to the right and drop the front wheel out of the fork, while tilting the wheel a little.
  • WARNING: Don't lay the wheel directly on the ground with the disc facing down. This can damage or warp the disc. Place blocks under the wheel so that the disc does not touch the ground.
I recall some folks indicate the can take the wheel and fender off together, but that seems pretty burdensome to me.

Hope this helps.

Posted by CousinVinny
 - June 01, 2010, 09:49:53 AM

Anyone here have experience removing the front fender on a 1500? Mine is a 99 model. It appears that the wheel has to come off. Since Drifters lack center stands. I plan on getting my lift under the frame to pull the wheel ? I'll read your responses before I go ahead. The reason to pull the fender is a chunk was blown out of the lower back and it will be repaired.  Thanks, Vinny     

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