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'48 Indian Motorcycle: Fenders, Wiring and Speedometer Cable From "Classic Rides" episode DCLR-306

The rear fender with tail light mounted. The two paint tones of each fender are separated by decorative trim.

With the new fenders painted, Chris and Craig install the decorative trim pieces that separate the two colors on the two-toned fenders on our '48 Indian Chief. They also install the brake light and mount the fender on the bike. They then move on to the front fender and the speedometer cable.

Tools and materials:

rear fender for 1948 Indian
front fender for 1948 Indian
Indian light
fender trim
brake light
speedometer cable
complete set of wrenches, SAE or metric

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Note: This is a summary of steps included in the automotive restoration procedures shown in this episode of Classic Rides. These are general guidelines for restoration procedures on this particular make and model of motorcycle, and for the level of restoration selected for this project. There may be variations in procedures depending model, condition of vehicle, level of restoration undertaken and the types of replacement parts or upgrade kits selected. Always follow proper safety precautions, and read and follow manufacturer's guidelines, diagrams and safety notices that come with any replacement parts or kit that you select.

Safety Alert: As a standard safety precaution, always disconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable before you begin work on any electrical or mechanical components.

	The newly painted and installed front fender, with Indian head emblem.
	Installing the wheel

Rear Fender

• Cover a work bench or table with a drop cloth or a few towels to protect the paint on the fender.

• Lay the fender on the bench, upside down so you have access to the interior.

• The brake light assembly will consist of the light itself, a thick rubber gasket, two lock washers and nuts, and of course, the wires.

• Set the rubber gasket in place, and pass the wires through the hole in the fender and then set the brake light in place.

• Secure the brake light with the two lock washers and nuts. Pass the wire through the retention clips.

• The fender trim can now be installed. Each trim piece has a U-shaped channel the mounts facing towards the fender. The threaded pins will slide into the U-shaped channel.

• With the pins in place in the channel, the trim piece can be set in place on the fender. The pins will insert into the small holes along the side of the fender.

• On the inside of the fender, secure the pins with lock washers and nuts.

• Repeat the process for the other side of the fender.

• Once the fender is complete, it can be re-mounted on the bike.

• Carefully set the fender in place, between the rear frame triangle of the bike. It helps if you have someone to assist.

• Once the fender is positioned, screw in the mounting bolts and tighten.

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