I did this because the fender was split at the reflector rivits and looked like crap.
I trimmed it up just past the plate so from the rear, it looks like it's not there.
No big deal, but a mod., none the less.
Leon
Before
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/1tinindian/Motorcycles/100_2153-1.jpg)
After
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/1tinindian/Motorcycles/rearfender.jpg)