Popeye inspired front fender build on the Ivanpah started off easily enough with a quick trip to Lowe's for a 5.5 inch 90 degree PVC pipe. Once marked up I began to cut.






After the first initial fit I began to trim.







Quite a bit of sanding and using a file to take down the rough spots.







A little bit of heat to seat the lag bolt into the plastic.





Ok, I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the painting process or mounting of the floor mat in the rear of the fender but you can get the picture of the finished product.







Add a skull to it and call it done.

Todd, thank you for this. I was just about to write and ask you about this after seeing photos from WBB. Are those 6.5 " tires? I'm off to HodyPo tomorrow for some PVC as I am not happy with the stock Splash guard from BuggyBags for the Ivanpah.

Great job on WBB; looks like an outstanding event and I have heard great things from customers who attended.

Thank you for the kind words Angus! WBB was over the top this year and quite a blast. Yes they are the 16 x 6.5 x 8 Duros on a 4 x 8" rim. They work nicely on the soft sand and even better on hard-pack. Shoot over to Walmart for a $1.94 car floor mat for the back, it really did the trick on keeping the beach out of your lap.

how do you attach it?

The piece of car mat or the fender? The fender is attached to one of the upper foot peg holes. Not sure how he attached the car mat.

Top two bolt holes for the foot pegs Angus and I also added a bracket from the fork bolt to where the skull meets. I'll take a better picture of it tomorrow for you.

This was a great idea. I thought at first look it was original equiptment. You guys did a great job.

Thank you Dave!

It does look very good on the buggy, like Dave said, looked stock!

Thanks Rich!

Good looking fender, and rather stout. I made one up of PVC sheet material and painted it yellow to match the bug. Mine is flexible as to not hurt me when I crash.
The only pic I could find at the moment.

Big Kid I see you have a rib protector on your list. What type is it? I need one before I buggy again. From my crash on Saturday wich I thought wasn't to bad after I got past it. I have bruised ribs and I'm feeling it:o

roc u2u sent

Todd that thing was sooo perfect i didnt even realize the whole thing was custom. i thought you only added the floor mat. the fender looked stock

Thanks Marc, I'll trade you a custom fender on your new to you XR+ for the low low price of a 9m Phantom


Thank you for the compliment Brother

Hi guys dont rule out used dirt bike mudguards

have Mcgivered one to fit my PL with barrows

Absolutely awesome Todd! Very nicely done and looks perfect!

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Originally posted by bigkid roc u2u sent

instead of being secretive and so everyone can know the info.

Coolbreeze also broke a rib from his OBE at NABX "men who stare at kites". he searched far and wide for a rib protector and you can buy them from any Go-Kart shop or here : http://www.ribtect.com/
I will point out they arent cheap, but if it makes you more secure, price isnt important.
information was passed on a WA event to others ... case closed

ultralite, comfortable but make sure you know your breast size.

sorry for the off-topic

No worries about the off-topic RIP; if we can get a safety lesson in there then it’s worth it in my book


Thanks again for the compliments on the fender; I'll take some more shots of it tonight after work.

Ribteck is the company Big Kid recomended to me as well. And yes pricey but I think worth it.

Alright Todd... I will need on now.... You did such a great job, when I make mine I will have you help me do the finishing touches on the mounting end? :bigok:

WELDNGOD.. what molding plastic did you use on the side of your cycle?

Great job Todd, nice and tidy

Funny I just went to the local hardware store, and when I asked for 5 1/2" PVC, the lady's eyes went wide with "What the...?" written all over her face. So later I'll find a commercial shop in our industrial area....

Bobby, I don't think you'll find it in stainless.

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Originally posted by acampbell Funny I just went to the local hardware store, and when I asked for 5 1/2" PVC, the lady's eyes went wide with "What the...?" written all over her face. So later I'll find a commercial shop in our industrial area.... Bobby, I don't think you'll find it in stainless.

They should have it in plumbing, but maybe 6" is more common. This is a Sewer/drain pipe fitting.

No room in there with bigfoots in place. I'll have to stick with my custom fab job from the garbage can lid and/or the official Ivanpah Buggy Bags splash guard. My Buggy Bags guard seems more ready for prime time than the one Angus got for some reason. The fit isn't perfect but it should be effective.

Thank you Carl and Chad!

Looks really slick!!!

I've been thinking of doing this same thing, I'm getting sick of the splash guard. I also am going to do one other thing straight pipe in my trailer and garage and turn it into a bracket for the wall to hold the buggy and a guide for the trailer for the front wheel.

I do wonder thought if the splash guard is too low ro what height it should be at. I have a tendency to ride over dunes, abrupt piles of sands, holes dug by kids, sticks, rocks, logs. I woulnd't want something to get jammed or held my the guard. Any ideas if this is real issue. At the end of the day I see the fender as first and foremost only needing to protect me from spray (and I don't know what the angle of spray is yet).

Thank you for the compliment!

The rubber floor mat is about 4" long and rides only a couple of inches off the ground. My son tested it at Wildwood over the weekend and he states that it does drag at times although does a fine job of protecting him. The mat is pliable enough to bend and snaps back in shape.

Forgot to include a close-up pic of the little skull ornament! :smug:

Will do Lad!

Holy crap I spent a good 20 mins trying out this buggy and didn't even realize that mud guard was PVC. Honestly, I didn't think to even question it. Excellent craftsmanship!