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logan909
09-09-2010, 12:11 PM
I have done this multiple times I just wanted opinions Air Saw seems to be the best , Dremel works good takes forever , whiz wheel too powerful ..... just want some ideas going to do logans new ones tonight and wanted to see what people thought ?
hanker
09-09-2010, 12:18 PM
Use the Dremel with the plastic cutting disc.
jerkyboy
09-09-2010, 04:23 PM
Jigsaw with a metal blade
nastynotchback1
09-09-2010, 07:18 PM
i use a box cutter with a new blade.2 passes and it's done
JAG Motosports
09-09-2010, 07:30 PM
Originally posted by nastynotchback1
i use a box cutter with a new blade.2 passes and it's done

LOL box cutter....do you work in retail? I did for 15 yrs and still call it a box cutter. Everybody looks at me weird :} That's what I cut fenders with also.
bignasty
09-09-2010, 10:03 PM
use 1/8 painters tape to do the lines, then put 2" painters tape on top of that. Make two lines abaout 1/16" to 1/8" apart, and then use a jigsaw to cut them. The tape protects the plastics from scratching. After that just use a file to smooth out the edges....my way anyway!!!!....:) :) ;) ;) :) :)
mydirtkids
09-09-2010, 10:06 PM
Can of gas and a match!!!:D :D

Really though, I thought about the fenders a bit too. Are yours broke or something? I started to think at least they might keep the rider from a few extra rock strikes. Not sure how much drag or anything the fenders really create.

Anyone with a wind-tunnel? Anyone?
logan909
09-10-2010, 07:02 AM
No mine are new he likes his to look like mine (which mine were landed on ) I used a very sharp hbby knife , Dremel and jig saw !!! post pics later
nastynotchback1
09-10-2010, 09:35 AM
Originally posted by JAG Motosports
LOL box cutter....do you work in retail? I did for 15 yrs and still call it a box cutter. Everybody looks at me weird :} That's what I cut fenders with also.

I did the grocery store thing in my late teens.Guess thats where i picked it up
mydirtkids
09-10-2010, 02:34 PM
Yup, my kid likes my cut fenders too. I really do think they offer quite a bit of protection from being pelted by rocks when directly behind another rider (hopefully just to PASS!!! :D ). I convinced him I think... I still check every day to see if cut them in the middle of the night!

JMO,,, I ain't the sharpest BOX CUTTER in the shed either!!!