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Old 05-23-2007, 07:37 PM
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Man, doesn't everyone know that's where you're supposed to hang "the bell" ?
 
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It's so you can put a mud flap on. Or a chrome fender tip. You can (barely) see one on the signature picture of my bike.
 
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During wind tunnel testing. THe R&D dept found they needed to put a hole in the fender to act as a wind baffle to keep the bike from "lifting off" when it approaches mach speed.....Honest, would I lie to you?????[sm=trust_me.gif]
 
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It's for painting. Although why other manufacturers are able to paint fenders without holes in them is beyond me. It's probably just tradition now.[&:]
 
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Old 05-23-2007, 09:35 PM
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A-HA! I have figured it out. According to another thread, some members have reported that the rear of the fender can hit the frame/horn/regulator when the suspension bottoms out. Harley put the hole there to mount a big rubber bump stop on the fender! See, it just took a little while to figure it out. Er, um, does anyone know the part number for the bump stop? Do they make it in titanium? I would like to see the sparks fly off when it hits.

Wrong, it's there to mount an optional tread cleaner for your front tire. As the tire rotates, little bristles clean the treads out of all debris, making your front tire more stable.

Trust me. I don't know what I'm talking about... ...I sell these, by the way, only $199.95, cash only...
 
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Who REALLY gives a shlt?
 
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"Who REALLY gives a shlt? "
A bunch of us, apparently... would make a good poll[:@]I vote for the paint hanger, but the pokayoke theory is good too.

 
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Old 05-23-2007, 10:17 PM
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"Who REALLY gives a shlt? "
A bunch of us, apparently... would make a good poll[:@]I vote for the paint hanger, but the pokayoke theory is good too.

whhhaaaaaatever!
 
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Old 05-23-2007, 11:26 PM
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A-HA! I have figured it out. According to another thread, some members have reported that the rear of the fender can hit the frame/horn/regulator when the suspension bottoms out. Harley put the hole there to mount a big rubber bump stop on the fender! See, it just took a little while to figure it out. Er, um, does anyone know the part number for the bump stop? Do they make it in titanium? I would like to see the sparks fly off when it hits.

Wrong, it's there to mount an optional tread cleaner for your front tire. As the tire rotates, little bristles clean the treads out of all debris, making your front tire more stable.

Trust me. I don't know what I'm talking about... ...I sell these, by the way, only $199.95, cash only...
"Money sent!!!!"
 
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i heard it's a "cletus hole"
 


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