I have the dreaded crack on my front fender that extends 1/2" from the right aft rivit that attaches the fender to the bracket that is identical to those shown on previous posts.[sm=headbang.gif] My bike is out of warranty by 1 month and has 8100 miles. So, what are my options? 1) Get a used fender? 2) Repair it with on the underside with metal epoxy? 3) See if H-D will replace it out of warrenty?[sm=icon_rofl.gif]

06 Denim Black Street Bob

 

I would definately check with dealer and see if they can do it under warranty, eventhough your warranty is up. This option only cost you time.

If not, check ebay. I see NEW front fenders on there all the time at cheap prices.

Good luck.

 

on my 05 dgc all 4 rivits loosened up causing chipping of paint by each rivit . bought it augest of 05 no help from dealer hope you have better luck i took the fender off for now, not sure yet what if anything i am going to do

 

I would take it to the dealer,and if you dont get help. contact the MoCo. There have been to many of these instances for them not to recognize a problem. Should be a friggin recall. Mine cracked, but it was still under warranty.

 

*Update* The dealer will not replace it since it is out of warranty. So, I called the HD warranty rep at the MoCo hotline, and she said due to my bikes high miles of 8100 ????!!!!!, and since Harleys vibrate, a cracked fender is not out of the ordinary and is considered normal wear.
I bonded the bracket and the fender with metal epoxy andlined the underside of the fender with epoxy after sanding it and it appears to have strengthened the fender. It is not noticible on the bike. Later I may get another fender with a fuller profile.

 

they wouldnt do anything about all 4 rivits being loose causing paint to chip either 2 months out of warrentee