That's what I did. While I was at it, I took care of the rivets as well.

 

And all of this time I thought it was there to help buffer the wind...

 

I found a chrome snap in cover at a local hardware store. I believe that it is a #8 size. Cost me $.99

 

+1 on that

 

I like these double for tassels at the titty bar

 

As said earlier, I just ignore it. am going for a ride in a few minutes ..... I think maybe I will worry about it while I ride, wondering if it is okay and functioning properly. Maybe I will park in the shade and make sure the wheel is turned to hide that embarrassing gaping hole in my front fender!

 

Har har hardy har har....
To the moon Alice!!!

 

+1 or 2 or 3 on Lowe's, Home-D/hardware store having all kinds of plugs; rubber, chrome, whatever. My Lowe's stocks them with the nuts, bolts, grommets, furniture-glides, etc. Shouldn't cost ya more than a buck.

You also might consider covering it with some kind of small promo sticker for a product you use/like.

How about a small blob of RTV/epoxy to cover the hole with a HOG lapel pin, or one from a destination of a meaningful ride you enjoyed (Sturgis, Dragon, Iron Butt, Daytona)? Instead of seeing a hole and being PO'd, it would remind you of a great time you had riding. Just thinking out loud.

 

All cool ideas. Not so much that I see it and it bothers me while riding, but when I see it it just peeves me that there is a hole that HD leaves in their fender to accomodate an accessory that will make the bike look aweful (IMO). It should have a plug like the rear fender holes since not everyone is gonna want to install this:

 

hahaha. Funny, but it really wouldn't surprise me if they used that as an actual explanation.