So after many attempts to get my dealership to fix my fender they still said too bad! I had them put a lowering kit on the rear and the passenger seat came down hard on the fender . I got a few estimates and they are all about the same $700. Now how much does a brand new fender cost ? I did find someone who is selling theirs for $450., is that a good price? This whole situation with the dealership really makes me mad do not go to this place! thanks

 

that sucks but IMO the dealer really is not at fault, when you lower the bike s**t happens that wouldn't happen normally. others on here with rockers have had simlar issues when lowered. Sounds like you need air ride that way you can adj for a passenger

 

If you do your own work then you can blame yourself for the $hit that happens when doing mods. Sorry for your damage though.

 

somebody correct me if I'm wrong but that isn't 700 worth of damage.Isn't this a base clearcoat paint that can be spot fixed and reclear the whole fender.Doesn't look like much damage with a dime sitting there.
Granted chit happens and the fender should have had cover on it while they were working on it.On the other hand your changing things that could lead to this type of thing.All in all possible you could have done the same thing while flipping your seat down the road.If I'm right on the paint I think I'd try talking to them to see if they would go that route.G.
Just reread your post.Did you drop the seat or the dealer?

 

MAN $700 for a painted fender from HD???? Seems really high to me. You need to get the part number and look it up at Chicago HD or Zanotti's. My rear and front painted with pin stripes from HD are under $800 for BOTH!

Need to start getting busy finding those part numbers. Good Luck!

 

A bullet hole sticker is about 25 cents...LOL.

 

I just bought a rear Fat Boy fender from Chicago HD online. it's painted and going on my 09 train. it's was only 300.00 something.

find the part# for your fender and check it out.

 

I just went and checked, my new painted fender was $289.60

here is a link to there site. they give all online customers 20% off all HD parts.

https://www.chicagoharley.com/shop/i...c4c48cb8eb8d96

 

How could this not be the dealer's responsibility to fix? What does putting a lowering kit on a bike (by the dealer) have to do with the seat coming down too hard on the fender (by the dealer too?)? I'm pretty naive I guess. If they happened to be replacing stock shocks would they be responsible if the same thing happens?