We designed the Sucker Punch Sally's Hot Rod Fender Strut to add some cool to your scoot, as well as give strong support to any fender. Here, we'll show how we mounted a fender using our struts by utilizing tried and true methods that have been passed down over the generations in the family. We intend to show you in twelve simple steps how to make your rear fender look like it was mounted by a pro.
There are two lengths of the...
There are two lengths of the Sucker Punch Hot Rod Fender Struts available. You can select which one works for y0u; they can be cut to length.
First, we taped two lengths...
First, we taped two lengths of 3/8-inch oil line on the outside of the tire to ensure proper clearance and fitment. Tires swell as they heat up, so be sure to leave at least 3/8 inches.
Next, we set the fender centered...
Next, we set the fender centered on the tire. We used a simple T-bracket that we fabricated out of some flat steel stock as the front support bracket. Then we mounted the T-bracket to the fender first by drilling holes and mounting it centered. We checked and made sure the fender was centered again and tack welded the front bracket to the frame cross member behind the battery. When we did the final welding, we watched for excessive heat that could cause the fender to mount crooked. Some of it can be corrected with the struts, but not all of it.
We held the long strut up...
We held the long strut up to the drive side and marked the bottom mounting hole and length. We left approximately 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch additional length to allow for shrinkage when bending.
Then we cut the excessive...
Then we cut the excessive length on the strut and ground down any sharp edges.
We held the strut back up...
We held the strut back up to the fender and first marked, then drilled a 5/16-inch hole. While we were drilling, we made sure to put some scrap steel behind where the hole was being drilled so we didn't pop the tire.
We clamped the strut in the...
We clamped the strut in the vise and hit with a hammer to bend it, and ensured that it would clear the chain.
Next, we bolted the top of...
Next, we bolted the top of the strut on to the fender and checked for chain clearance. Then we marked the strut where the chain would hit.
Now that we had the desired...
Now that we had the desired offset, we loosely bolted the strut on and marked the bottom mounting hole.
We drilled a 3/8-inch hole...
We drilled a 3/8-inch hole in the strut for the bottom mounting bolt on the swingarm.
We then mounted both the top...
We then mounted both the top and bottom bolts, finishing off the drive side. Next, we duplicated the process on the brake side. We should not need to have as much offset on the brake side, so we made sure we checked as we bent the strut.
Here, we have the raw strut...
Here, we have the raw strut (right side) mounted on a Panhead.