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Rear fender for 2002 KX500
KXcam22:
I approached my fender conversion a bit different. I must be trim challenged because I couldn't get mine to fit inside as nice as I would like. The stock fits perfect inside and seals nicely against the airbox, the 93 UFO was nice outside... so I made the frankein-fender. I cut both fenders in half and spliced them together under the seat. Gives a slightly better overall fender angle as well (not pointing at the sky). Sounds goofy but actually worked out rather well. Here's some pics. Cam.
quincyman:
I too like the old stock fender. The Kawasaki plastic is only a couple dollars more than the after market stuff. I found the after market plastic weathers and cracks easier than the stock.
beastrider500:
--- Quote from: KXcam22 ---I approached my fender conversion a bit different. I must be trim challenged because I couldn't get mine to fit inside as nice as I would like. The stock fits perfect inside and seals nicely against the airbox, the 93 UFO was nice outside... so I made the frankein-fender. I cut both fenders in half and spliced them together under the seat. Gives a slightly better overall fender angle as well (not pointing at the sky). Sounds goofy but actually worked out rather well. Here's some pics. Cam.
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Cam,
Got any pix of it on the bike? The splice job looks like a great idea.
demographic:
--- Quote from: 2002KX500 ---Yup. I heard about the trimming, that's why I asked if any of the later model KX250 rear fenders worked.
Do you get Acerbis or UFO?
I am going t order via Dennis Kirk because I also have to order the Pingel fuel valve and that would put it over $100 (no tax, free ship).
Thanks in advance on the brand of fender.
Kevin
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Just a side note but as I remember those Pingel petrol taps are not a straight conversion onto KX tanks cos the standard tap is recessed into the tank slightly so the plate that comes with the tap is too big to fit into it.
You can either fill the recessed part of the tank in so its flat or grind the adapter plate to the right shape.
Don't ask me how I know :oops:
demographic:
--- Quote from: quincyman ---I too like the old stock fender. The Kawasaki plastic is only a couple dollars more than the after market stuff. I found the after market plastic weathers and cracks easier than the stock.
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Another vote for the outdated old looking mudguard here also :)
I find it holds my road numberplate nicely and with it I don't need a dodgy looking numberplate hanger :lol:
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