Even without rubbing issues it looks so much better IMO. Every time I look at mine I'm glad trimmed it. Makes look a little tougher to I think.
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Haha. Another reason I never did it is because having a set of tube fenders made. Jon sent me a set of mounting plates for the front that will be going to the shop this week to get the tube bent. I have an awesome idea in mind!
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92144_1101.htm
So I didn't order this yet but I still want it for the looks; the silver will go with my XK. I am not sure but this may be a smaller version of yours. I could be wrong.
Is it silver? :P i"ll take a look