I saw a post by Todd for a DYI front fender from 6" pvc elbow...turned out awesome and I wanted to do one myself...problem is standard fork for
flexifoil. Other then purchasing (not going to do) a wide fork does anyone have pictures or suggestions for an alternative. Really want to get rid of
the spray guard. What I don't want is some cob job looking thing. I really want it to look nice and professional.
Looked at Van's fenders too and made 2 already myself but not knowing how to weld seam is a small problem. This also makes me worry about foot coming
off peg, bouncing off the ground and then slicing ankle on sheet metal. Any thoughts/suggestions would be great.
17 days till WWBB...yeah Baby!!! :wee:rocfighter - 2-4-2012 at 03:37 PM
What is wrong with the fork? To narrow, not enough room above the tire?
For temp Fast Brian used a cat litter jug he found and cut it to fit.
You could also try heavy vinal and rivit it so it stays in shape.doublespeed360 - 2-4-2012 at 03:48 PM
i'm the leader in fender technology at nahant beach.could try to sendit to cheezy and relay it from there.pauloBEC - 2-4-2012 at 04:34 PM
Paul,
I just e-mailed you.snowspider - 3-4-2012 at 07:09 AM
Paul an Elmo on top and an Elmo behind the tire , as good as that little guy looks , does'nt qualify as a fender.BEC - 5-4-2012 at 09:18 AM
Hopefully pics work....Not so computer savy with adding attachments...Anyway...Here is the 3rd one. Still unhappy as it just doesn't look right
so......thats what you get for being anal and ADD...
What type of plastic would you use to do this instead of sheetmetal?
Any suggestions to help or constructive criticism is welcomed...
14 days till WWBB :D:wee:Chad - 5-4-2012 at 09:36 AM
/Users/bruceclarke/Desktop/DSC_0200.jpg?
Yea... no! You can not link from your desktop. you have to use something like facebook, photo bucket or others
Cheers!indigo_wolf - 5-4-2012 at 09:44 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by BEC
/Users/bruceclarke/Desktop/DSC_0200.jpg/Users/bruceclarke/Desktop/DSC_0198.jpg/Users/bruceclarke/Desktop/DSC_0197.JPG
That points to a pic on your computer... short of inviting all of us over, we can't see it.
"DSC" usually is a direct from camera pic and if it is over 1 MB, you might have problems attaching it.
Not big on sheet metal for anything that close to unprotected ankles, especially if it shears in a crash.
In addition to PVC, polyethylene, HDPE, polypropylene, and similar plastics would probably be good candidates. You'll probably want to opt for
something that is UV-stable.
Feel free to email me the pic if you want it posted.
Are you running barrows, wides or BFs?
ATB,
Samflyguy0101 - 5-4-2012 at 10:56 AM
Here is the pics unless he changed them
Scott
flyguy0101 - 5-4-2012 at 10:59 AM
Totally off topic- but thought i would share this one- what happens when you consistentl bang your elbow into the ground learning to kite landboard-
for your viewing pleasure
BEC - 5-4-2012 at 11:35 AM
Ouch! What you do is drink a lot until the black part from under your arm goes away....
14 days till we are beach bound! See you soon flyguy0101indigo_wolf - 5-4-2012 at 12:44 PM
For tools, it would probably help if you have a detail or palm sander, a rotary tool (Dremel is probably too small, but something like a Rotozip or
similar would work) with cutoff wheel, sanding block, and assorted files/reaming tools.
Not sure how much free time you will have in the next 14 days, but it looks like you have 4 options:Todd's method: DIY Front Fender on an Ivanpah. Depending on your wheel size you might be able to go with a smaller size elbow.
Measure out the fender size you would need and source the part from elsewhere (i.e. fender parts for motorcycles, pocket bikes, 3-wheel ATVs,
etc). The part would be complete for the most part and the only part you would have to fabricate is the attachment method and adding a "mudflap" if
you wanted (nude lady silhouette is optional).
Learn to rock the "manly sand & seaweed between your teeth" look.Hope that helps.
