ive seen it look good on softails but not so sure about sportsters. my buddy has a chopped rear fender on a softail and he's always got a stripe of dirt up the back of his shirt from the damn tire. He always on the lookout to avoid puddles or damp streets, doesnt seem worth it to me.
sorry man im saving mine incase i ever sell the bike. i have ridden about 500 miles so far without the fender and i have not been hit in the face by anything. i mean long as u stay away from sand on the road but thats a given. at low speeds i can see a few tiny tiny pebbles popping up but thats about it. havent had an issue with puddles or debris. i love the look so much better.