[MY LIFE]

Just received my new fender from Low and Mean. So as you will see in the photo's, my question is did you forget to cut something or what? No big deal because when I bring the fender in for paint I can have these lines filled in or have them cut the fender at them. But I'm wondering if your intention was to cut the lower part of the fender shorter? These lines are cut right in, so to me the intention was to cut, but maybe I got a prototype for a idea. The bottom of the fender is cut properly and feathered, so I believe it was finished, but the lines have me guessing. They are perfectly balanced on both sides of the fender.

 

[Natedog]

Re: Question for Low and Mean

I believe there are several versions (lengths) that you can get which all come out of the same mold. I take it you got the full wrap. The "reaper" would be cut along that line you speak of. Its not a defect or anything.

 

[MY LIFE]

Re: Question for Low and Mean

Well Natedog you could be right, but I thought the Reaper was shorter on top and the bottom was the same length on all the fenders. Never though it was a defect, just wondering because I want to know whether I cut it or not.

 

[christopher]

Re: Question for Low and Mean ABOUT MY FRONT FENDER

A lot of people don't like the way the fender sticks out at a point on each side of the lower fender. These cut lines are options so if you want to round or change the shape of the fender you can. Its not as easy as you would think keeping it cymetrical. I personally wished mine hadn't come with them. It took four coats of fill primer and a crap load of sanding before they finally started disappearing. And I can still see a couple places where they still are.

 

[MY LIFE]

Re: Question for Low and Mean ABOUT MY FRONT FENDER

So Christopher when you say, "Its not as easy as you would think keeping it cymetrical. " Do you mean if I decide to cut it at the lines, that it may not be cymetrical when I'm finished? Question; since you did the fill, would you have now rather have cut it?

 

[rodekill]

Re: Question for Low and Mean ABOUT MY FRONT FENDER

Those lines match the cuts on the two fenders from their red and black bikes. I cut mine with a dremel to match the black bikes fender, and it was easy. My parts are in the shop atm getting prepped for painting, and they already have the other lines completely taken care of. I do however wish the fender was smooth instead of having all the edges and such molded into it, although its still a huge improvement over the ugly stock one.

 

[christopher]

Re: Question for Low and Mean ABOUT MY FRONT FENDER

So Christopher when you say, "Its not as easy as you would think keeping it cymetrical. " Do you mean if I decide to cut it at the lines, that it may not be cymetrical when I'm finished? Question; since you did the fill, would you have now rather have cut it?

No i'm saying that by having the lines it gives you a reference mark that will be even on each side. Now if you make radiused cuts on a round object its hard to keep it cymetrical. The lines are there to help you out. With that said no I wouldn't have cut it. I'm happy with the way it looks.

 

[MY LIFE]

Re: Question for Low and Mean ABOUT MY FRONT FENDER Here's the answer.

I sent out a e-mail yesterday to Low and Mean to get some info on the fender. They responded very quickly. As Christopher and Rodekill said they are a option for cutting another shape. But what surprised me was that the line is not cut into the fender, but it is raised. This makes for just a simple sanding if you decide not to cut.

Here's Low and Means response; " The cut lines you see are different options to give the chance to change the back of the fender. These lines stick out from the fender and are not in, with a little sanding they will go away. Hope that helps!". Hope this helps for anyone else who makes the purchase.

 

[christopher]

What happens it that when they scribed the lines in the fiber glass it cuts the fibers. Those fibers then stick out. Once you sand them away you still have an indention in the fiberglass. I wish I had taken pics as I was doing it.

 

[MY LIFE]

I think you helped me make my decision. Going to be less work and headache if I cut it off. ;D

 

[sfcmcgan]

Those scratches can be covered with some finishing glaze, no fibers will poke out if you use it.... if you are going to paint it anyways... finishing glaze can be used on fiberglass fenders because it is thin and somewhat flexible.

 

[christopher]

I wish I had tried to fill mine before I started priming.

 

[christopher]

I think you helped me make my decision. Going to be less work and headache if I cut it off. ;D

I'm glad I could help.

 

[low and mean]

Those lines come from the mold, we call them trim lines. If you get a fender from us and you see those lines in your fender, just sand them away with 600 grid sand paper. Once you sand it with 600 they will disappear and you will not see the fibers in the glass. These are guide lines so you can have the options to have a more radical look at the back of the fender. Please remember when using our Stryker Full Wrap fender that you must use the stock brake bracket or washers to correctly space the fender over the tire.
Thanks for your support all year and have a Happy Holidays!
LM