XLCH Front Fender

[billpedalino]

I have installed the front fork legs on my '64 and started fitting up the front fender. While I'll admit that I haven't taken the time yet to fully analyze the problem, it looks like the fender doesn't fit. While it may just be a simple case of bowed fender braces, I thought that I'd gather some information before I start obsessing with a bending bar. I do have an OEM fender and OEM lower legs.

WHAT I KNOW:
From what I can tell, the front fender that I have is P/N 59007-52C and fits the 1959 - 1969 XLCH. The 1970 fender, P/N 59007-70 has a totally different mounting set-up.
My sliders are '68 to '69 series as they have the 7/16" lower mount bolts and one center fender mount bracket located behind the fork tubes.
The front and rear fender mounting brackets (59103-52A) are the same from '54 through '69.
The center mounting brackets (59107-52) was used from '54 through '70.

MY QUESTIONS: Were there any differences in the 1959 through 1969 CH fender mounting? Were there any differences in where the center mount brackets were placed on the lower legs between the -52 and -68A series lower legs? I suspect that the answers to both questions are NO and I'll have to start tweaking the fender braces.

Thanks!

[Rubone]

Bill,
All the CH fenders are the same mounting in that time frame. Are you sure it is Sportster though and not a lightweight version?

[billpedalino]

Good point Robbie - no, I'm not sure that its not a Wizzer or other light-weight. I have another front fender in storage that I have to get to and compare. I bought this fender on Ebay years ago and it was advertised as a CH fender. From memory, it looked correct and I never questioned it. My guess is that the braces are bowed and must be re-aligned, but the light-weight fender is certainly possible... Thanks.