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Old 02-23-2010 | 03:41 PM
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Thinking about chopping off the rear fender on my 09 right below the license plate, what should I use an angle grinder????? Any tips, tricks and suggestions are welcome.

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Old 02-23-2010 | 04:21 PM
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i used tin snips and a rasp
 
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Old 02-23-2010 | 04:27 PM
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Dremel tool with a cutting disc! That plastic gets hot and melts....if if melts too bad you won't have a clean cut. Use sandpaper to clean up the rough stuff.....that's your mission, now good luck! ;P
 
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Old 02-23-2010 | 04:29 PM
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I just used an el cheapo Black and Decker jig saw and Bic lighter to smooth the cut edge.
 
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Old 02-23-2010 | 05:33 PM
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Does anyone have pics for an 09 rear fender chop?
 
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Old 02-23-2010 | 05:38 PM
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Wasn't there a thread where people posted picts of their chopped rear fenders?
 
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Old 02-23-2010 | 06:19 PM
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I searched, but I guess not enough. Here's a link to some pics.
https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...ed+rear+fender
 
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Old 02-23-2010 | 06:48 PM
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At work now....if no one else posts anything by this evening I'll post pics of my chop job....
 
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Old 02-23-2010 | 06:48 PM
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i used pixie dust and a dalmatian....



























































or maybe it was a dremel right below the plate, who knows.
 
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Old 02-23-2010 | 07:07 PM
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And that was before he cut the fender
 



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