I need help making big fenders fit..

[banana seat Brian]

well just got some fenders and they are 3 1/2 wide and the ones on my bike are 2 1/2 ,
what do I need to do to make them fit on my schwinn fleet middle weight?

 

[Markm]

hard to say exactly, but probably have to notch or dent them.Try them on then figure out where they need attention.

 

[CCR]

crimp em or cut em

 

[banana seat Brian]

whats the best way to crimp them?

 

[sensor]

you know anyone that can weld(thin sheet metal w/o destroying it)?
if so section out about 3/4" and splice them back

 

[sk8 or die]

Check with your local bike shop, they may be able to crimp them correctly to fit. The shop near me does it all the time.

 

[NLCTVWguy]

I enlarged the dimples on a rear fender to mount it on the front for my Ladies bike buildoff.

Bending them over a wooden dowel in a vise or on a bench may work for you. Use another piece of wood or something fairly soft to tap the metal outward on either side of the dimple, like you would use a punch.

You can use pliers but it will likely mar the surface. Pliers wrapped in tape might do the trick without damage.

Mark off the bend areas needed and work between the lines. Go slow and be prepared to test fit again and again.

--Rob