78 r80/7 front fender mounting(DUMB)

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shakyone
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78 r80/7 front fender mounting(DUMB)

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OK, I removed my front fender and mounting bracket a couple of months ago and made some mental notes regarding how the bracket and fender were mounted. I have since repainted the fender and forgotten how it was mounted.
The bracket has four square mounting holes on one end and two on the other end (I have no idea what the inner holes are for). Does the four hole end go to the front or back?
Also, the fender can be mounted either way-One way is longer in the front than the other. Should it be longer or shorter in the front?

Thanks!

Paul
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melville
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Re: 78 r80/7 front fender mounting(DUMB)

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If it's like a /6, the fork brace only mounts the one way. Wrong way, and it will rub on the tire.

Can't help you with the fender, except that I'd think longer to the rear.
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Re: 78 r80/7 front fender mounting(DUMB)

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Short end of the guard to the front.
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