Fender cut - what tools to use?

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:10 pm

I have a GL1100 that I'm turning into a naked bike. I'd like to cut the front and rear fenders down to make them a little more sporty looking. I'm using the F fenders as a guide. Any suggestions on what tool to use to do the cutting?

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:10 pm

Hey David. I used this Dremel carbide cutting wheel to cut ABS and it worked great. https://www.homedepot.ca/product/dremel-1-1-2-inch-ez-lock-carbide-cutting-wheel-for-wood/1000668815

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 10:01 pm

What has worked well for me is establishing the cut line on the underside of the fender and then scoring the line repeatedly with a utility knife, changing blade as necessary to keep a sharp edge,until it is almost through. Then you can flex it back and forth and it parts pretty easily requiring just a light file and sanding for a clean edge. I did this on my dark red Bandit and being careful with the sanding I didn't even need to paint the edge.
(it was black ABS) If you'll be repainting you could probably do this from the top side. I hope this is helpful.

Russ

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:19 pm

Great tips; thanks fellas

Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:18 am

Wulph wrote:

Hey David. I used this Dremel carbide cutting wheel to cut ABS and it worked great. https://www.homedepot.ca/product/dremel-1-1-2-inch-ez-lock-carbide-cutting-wheel-for-wood/1000668815

Me too, works great. Make some cuts in the scrap part your cutting off to get a feel for how it cuts. Not to fast or to slow and you'll get a nice clean cut. You'll get the feel real quick.