KX Riders
Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: husqrider on March 04, 2003, 03:16:13 AM
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I THINK THIS IS AN EASY ONE , BUT I NEED TO ASK. IS THAT A 93 KX 250 R. FENDER ON THE BIKE AT THE HOME PAGE? IF THAT IS TRUE, WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET IT MOUNTED THANKS AGAIN
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It sure is. THe fender is a UFO plastics piece and is for the 1993 KX250.
I THINK THIS IS AN EASY ONE , BUT I NEED TO ASK. IS THAT A 93 KX 250 R. FENDER ON THE BIKE AT THE HOME PAGE? IF THAT IS TRUE, WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET IT MOUNTED THANKS AGAIN
I've been busier than a one legged man in a a$$ kicking contest lately but will try to get that information posted tonight or tomorrow. It's actually very easy
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I've been busier than a one legged man in a a$$ kicking contest lately but will try to get that information posted tonight or tomorrow.
What mods are needed?
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You just have to trim the front edge of the fender until the airbox screwholes line up, raise the fender until it lines up in the subframe and drill two holes for the back screws. THEN... get your heaviest friend to sit on the seat because those bolts are hard to get in the first time.
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Maybe your heaviest friend and his dog....and his brother, too.
The good thing is once you make the first time fit, you don't have to muck with it again, as it is easy after the first time.
One word of caution. Trim small amounts. I used a bench grinder to remove fender material a little at a time to ensure I did not take too much off. The grinder makes short work of the plastic, so makes the triming quick and easy.
Rick
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True, you're only going to trim an 1/8 to a 1/4 of an inch. Trim, test fit, trim, test fit...
One word of caution. Trim small amounts. I used a bench grinder to remove fender material a little at a time to ensure I did not take too much off. The grinder makes short work of the plastic, so makes the triming quick and easy.
Rick
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Oops, then I trimmed too much. Now that I see how it fits, the next one will be much improved. Mine doesn't look odd, and the bike gets a lot of attention because folks are not sure if it is a 250 or a 500...until she lights up. Then no one is confused.
Rick
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I've got one on my bike. Problem is where to find them. Most major catalogs don't list KX 250 fenders back that far. They seem to stop right at 94 and up. Where's the best source for these babies??
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Try your local Kawi dealer. I found mine hanging on the wall for $18
I've got one on my bike. Problem is where to find them. Most major catalogs don't list KX 250 fenders back that far. They seem to stop right at 94 and up. Where's the best source for these babies??
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White Bros. catalog has them and I just ordered one. Hope it works!
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Sorry to bring this back, but we started talking about it in the recent rear fender topic. I got my 93' KX250 rear fender today, I haven't done any trimming yet but it seems like it'll need more than just the part that touches the air box. How about where the silencer comes out, the fender has a lip that looks like it'll need trimmed. Will the seat fit snug like the stock fender?
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Yeah, you need to notch the fender for the silencer but other than that it looks and fits pretty d**n good.
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On the first one I installed, I trimmed more material than required, but no one every noticed, and didn't matter anyway, so the trim work is not exacting.
Rick
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Thanks guys, I'll go out and start the trimming and let you know how it went.
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(http://www.glamisdunes.com/photopost/watermark.php?file=500/443250_rear_fender-med.jpg&sort=1)
Well, finally got it on. It took a little more grinding than I thought. The rear of the seat wouldn't fit, I had to grind down the ridge where the seat fits into. Once done I was stoked because it looks so much better. I'll post some new pics once I get my ZTR kit.
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Beautiful! That really rocks.
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Just got my 93 kx250 rear fender today and after holding it up, I realized that it does not even come close to fitting between the rear holes on the subframe, I read what you guys have said to grind(front part by airbox, and exhaust lip) But how about not fitting between the rails? Thank you in advance. Sorry for all the posts lately just got this thing and trying to get it put together so I can ride it this weekend.
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Just sqeeze the fender together and it will go between the subframe rails (try putting the fender on a heater vent for a few minutes to make the plasit warm before you begin). You might also have to use a hair dryer to soften the plastic next to the air box in order to get it to flex enough to put the bolt in. If this doesn't work, post up again and we'll get you through.
Rick
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Hmmmmm....My new bike's theme is coming to mind...O.K., I'm putting down my Amstel....
2001/2002 Works/Flo-Green frame/Bare Sub-frame/Bare swing-arm (Well, R.K., P.C. and Renthal graphics of-course) Silver frames are for Suzukis!)
Frame prepped, welded and painted in-house/KDX Hoops.
Black 250 Rear.
Black Seat Cover/'89 KX125 "Low" seat foam.
Black Tank (Moto Version).
Green (Maybe...yes, I'm serious here, Flo-Green) Shrouds.
Green (Matching the green of choice on shrouds) '04 Front fender.
Black Side Panels w/ White back-grounds (Team Green/Pitbull-Racing Logo'd, of-course!)
White Front Plate (Moto) with matching backgrounds.
Tank/Shroud Graphics with U.S. Flag (Fox, CDG, Team Green Logos)...kinda like MXd'nations...
Black Rims on Polished Black Hubs, Double Drawn Spokes w/ Al. Nipples. 19-21 or 18-20, depending on track (18-20 for Hang-Town...etc.)
FMF Fatty/P.C. "Moto" pipe Io-etched, Stock "Shortie Silencer"...with a "Different" material for the housing...heh, heh, heh...
Braasch P.C. Motor w/ Carbon reeds.
105 Plug.
Carbon Ignition Cover.
3 speed/3-up.
Welded shut oil widow.
Regular Renthals (RM or CR low) on BRP Top-Set/Works Mag-Lowers.
Al. and Ti fasteners where applicable (All but pivot, linkage).
P.C. Dog-Bones.
P.C. "Works" Suspension/'04 SR250 Forks (One-Piece uppers).
TI Pegs.
Carbon Shifter & Brake Lever Arms w/Ti tips.
Removable Clutch Cover-KMC-US.
Fast-adjust works perch.
Stock or Terry cables.
Stock Grips.
Al. Throttle tube w/Bearing in end.
CDG Carbon Motor Mounts, Glide, Silencer Mount and Housing(With F.I.M. tip), Roost Gaurds, Chain Guide, Rear-Caliper Mount and Air-Box.
Light-Weight Bridgestones...they can be had...kinda...
Std Bridgestone tubes.
Galfer Wave floating rotors on CDG Carbon Carriers/ Green pads.
Galfer lines with "Round the inside" front and Carbon reinforcement front and rear.
One piece SR rear master.
Nissin Mag. front master.
Rubber Grip clutch lever.
Works shortie/polished for dry/Rubber grip for wet front lever.
Works banjos all around (Really pretty!)
Al./Safety Wired Drain and fill/oil.
Prepped and welded radiators.
Blue-silicone hoses f/g wrapped w/ Al. Aircraft clamps.
R.K. Chain.
47 Al. Rear on Carbon Carrier.
15 Front/Renthal/Ti-Nut/Safety wired.
Target Weight: <200# w/o gas.
Think I'm nuts?
I'm just thinking out loud...
Off-Road...
Add White Tank.(Colors stay the same other than tank).
Stock K5 rear fender if wet out.
Stock K5 front fender if wet out.
'91 KDX Rear if it's REALLLY wet out!
Same Frame w/KDX hoops.
Quick-fill w/ top-vent.
Add KDX Sub-frame w/ handles and O-Flow tank and plumb for gas.
'89 KX125 Seat Foam/Medium.
P.C. "Moto" pipe/Silicone hose at junction/Safety-wire/Kevlar Gaurd(CDG).
Stock Silencer/welded inhouse.
Skid inplace of Glide. Kevlar on Carbon (Had 'em since '97!)
Stainless spokes and Nipples on Excells, Gold Talons. 18-21 or 18-20.
BRP Top set/Stock Lower.
Scotts Damper.
Pro-Tapers/RM-low.
Pro-Taper "Bark-Busters".
Kevlar Deflectors/Big-ones on Cold morning starts!
Stock levers.
Fiberglass Reeds.
5-speed.
R.K. O-Ring.
15-42/43/45.
IMS Pro-Pegs.
Al./Ti fasteners only on Body-work/engine cases/seat/triples/rim-locks/radiators-No Pivots or Axles.
Extra-Loc-tite.
KDX Coil and Headlight/Plate Assy/White/Halogen Bulb.
LED Tail Light+1 Bright White LED.
'91 KDX lighting harness and switch.
Dunlop Deserts OR Kenda/IRC Combo if it tests well in Desert this spring.
Bridgestone H/D tubes-talc.
Teflon Tape w/silicone adhesive for rim liner.
Stock or IMS Shifter.
Stock Brake pedal w/lanyard.
NGK-Platinum.
Motorola Multi-channel with Toggle an bars.
Filter skins.
Target Weight: <250# no gas. Remember...we just added a lot of stuff!
Who knows? Some idiot just might build a couple of bikes like this...and he might even get Rick to ride it with him. Paul, too, if the timing's right!
Manny
Hey Paul, how's the Carbon Glide Tooling Project coming? (CGTP for CDG...it's Classified. We could tell ya; But,...)
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BTW, this "Rear Fender" thread is what got me thinkin' about all this...so I posted it here.
Go figure.
Manny
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Things are easing up so i'm hoping to get it going / finished in the next couple of days. Thanks for the patience and understanding.
Oh.. BTW... black and white looks better than black and green :lol:
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TeamG - you're making my wallet bleed....Nice dream bike(s).
Sharc
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Uh, unless I'm mistaken...Black -n- White is an Al Baker thing...and AL was a HONDA guy! :shock:
Green is the color of Kawi's!
Green is the Color of the Army. Oh, I get it...you've had enough "Green" for one lifetime!
Manny
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I agree with you there Manny,you need to have Green on your bike!Maybe some black in there,sorry Paul.
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Was going alright until I get to where the seat has got to go on. In the pics posted on this site it looks factory mine has a big gap unless I cut the corners off the fender. My digital is dead right now and I cant find the charger if anyone could post a pic of there modified fender I would appreciate it.
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It has green... on the frame and I think there is a sticker uner the rear fender on the airbox or something :lol:
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BTW,
M.O.A.B. ...when you REALLY need to level everything! :twisted:
Manny
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BTW,
FST provides the intel that provides the guidance for M.O.A.B. :wink:
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Wait a minute? Those Air-Force geeks with all their "Area-51" U.A.V.'s don't run the show? :lol:
Manny
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We're the ones that go behind the lines and call in the big guns :wink:
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"F" as in "Forward"...
Manny
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Here's another from a noob...
attachment didn't work..
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93 UFO rear fenders are not availiable in the catalogue of my local dealer here in BC. What gives? Is White Bros another competetor ?
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try dennis kirk
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im running a 2002 kx 250 rear fender. had to do quite a bit of trimming put it was well worth the effort. looks good if you getter right like i did.
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Picture?
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02! were any mods required to the bike ,or just the fender? Does it fit snug against the underneath of the seat? thanks.
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no mods required to bike just lots of triming to the fender. there are some ribs on the top of the fender that you gotta trim and of course you gotta notch it for the pipe. i drilled a hole in the air box and installed a bolt with rubber washer for the lower attach point since it wont hit the air box mount screws. i will post picture when i put a new one on because i almost looped it yesterday and cracked the fender over half way though the with so its alittle floppy at the moment.