Managed to complete the chopped fender install... the only outstanding thing is to get rid of the visible cable tie you can see attached to the frame, currently waiting on a delivery of cable tidys!
New suspension vs Old. 11" Progressive 412.
freshly cut, "rattle can" sprayed and pot rivet'd rear fender
test fitment:
all done!
old
new
I am happy to say the ride is vastly improved too!! , I can actually go around a roundabout at speed!