Author Topic: Rear fender for 2002 KX500 (Read 15946 times)

Ramski · « **Reply #30 on:** July 29, 2005, 05:48:30 PM »

I prefer the old style fender. The newer mod fender just does not look right to me. I'm thinking because the older style side panels make it look out of place.

Johnniespeed · « **Reply #31 on:** October 31, 2005, 09:01:29 AM »

I would like to use a "pointy" fender for a season or two. I would think that at least one plastic company would make a Hybrid fender , kx500 attachment part and kx250 exposed part. Has any one called and talked to plastic companies? If a company made this, it may not sell extremely well, but I think there would be a definate market. Also has anyone riveted the 250 part to a 500 part ?

Timbowe · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2005, 05:10:27 PM »

I trimmed my second rear guard up and fitted the thing in under 1/2 an hour. First one was a bit slower. But once you know what to do its a piece of piss.

KXcam22 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 01, 2005, 05:27:18 AM »

Johnnie,
I did exaclty that, made the "frankeinfender" by riveting the old 500 to a new 250. Pics are in my gallery. I started with the 250 but wasn't happy with my trim job. Cam.

machine · « **Reply #34 on:** November 01, 2005, 05:57:55 AM »

I've got 2 plastic welders, and I think I'll try to make one too!!!!

Johnniespeed · « **Reply #35 on:** November 01, 2005, 10:30:25 AM »

What rear fender comes with the Zip Ty kit? I have not seen a Zip Ty kit, but it is my understanding that it makes a 500 look like a 250. I think the "frankeinfender" is what I will end up with, but am hoping for a better solution.
Machine; does the plastic weld joint get brittle, or does it stay flexible?

machine · « **Reply #36 on:** November 01, 2005, 10:58:14 AM »

Well I used it on a buddies old Tri-Z, 3 wheeler, and it worked great!
It was in real bad shape too. BIG cracks, some over a foot long.
The joint stays flexible also.....

Johnniespeed · « **Reply #37 on:** November 02, 2005, 06:34:29 AM »

Machine, I see by the new map that you live near Glamis. It has always been a life goal to ride in the Glamis dunes either with my race truck, bike or buggy. If I ever am able to get out that way I will ask for advise and perhaps directions. Silver lake dunes in Michigan is very clean "live dunes" They are constantly moving. We have a couple thousand acres of dunes but may only ride on about eight hundred acres. If you are ever in Michigan area, let me know and we can tour Silver Lake Dunes.

machine · « **Reply #38 on:** November 02, 2005, 12:24:26 PM »

Thanks JS, but to tell you the truth, I haven't been to the "low" desert (Glamis) for years. I had a bad crash (Someone on aother bike drilled me) and needed to be air lifted out.
So now I just stay around the "high" desert area, much less people!

Danger4u2 · « **Reply #39 on:** November 03, 2005, 01:57:28 AM »

Quote from: mikesmith

I guess Im the only one who likes the stock fender,it just seems to "follow" the bike!

Old school, I like stock also.

Danger