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The big advantage is if you are ever caught in an East Texas black clay gumbo mud hole, you will be able to ride / paddle through it. With a low fender, you will have a very bad day and use all of the curse words in your vocabulary (been there). My vocabulary is quite extensive. Plus the high fender will keep you awake on a windy day. Criswell

On May 13, 2009, at 9:50 AM, Craig Kahler wrote: > > > I am considering getting a ufo low fender for better stability on > the interstate. Is high speed handling improved with this fender? > Also what will I loose? what is the advantage of the stock fender. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

You might want to look at a KTM Motard fender, off the 690 Duke or the 990 Super Duke(?). You'll need a fork brace or cobble up something to your own liking to mount it on. It does noticebly calm the front end down in strong cross winds. HOWEVER, you only have about an inch of clearance between the tire and the fender, so your muddy, off-road capabilities will be greatly diminished. I mounted one on my '99 along with a 19" wider wheel and tire for my street adentures. Every one that has tried out the bike at TechDays has spoken favorably about the change. I can definitely tell the difference between my modified '99 on my stocker '06. Buddy

> [Original Message] > From: Craig Kahler > To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 5/13/2009 7:50:20 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] ufo low front fender > > I am considering getting a ufo low fender for better stability on the

interstate. Is high speed handling improved with this fender? Also what will I loose? what is the advantage of the stock fender.

> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

The UFO fender works miracles with crosswinds. Not as easy to install as the instructions say, and yes there is not a lot of clearance for mud. The Clamp should go over the fork boots to do things right. Requires moving mounting holes. Good afternoon project. Bill Ahrens 07 KLR 650 06 Concours -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Harry Seifert Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 11:39 AM To: Craig Kahler; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] ufo low front fender You might want to look at a KTM Motard fender, off the 690 Duke or the 990 Super Duke(?). You'll need a fork brace or cobble up something to your own liking to mount it on. It does noticebly calm the front end down in strong cross winds. HOWEVER, you only have about an inch of clearance between the tire and the fender, so your muddy, off-road capabilities will be greatly diminished. I mounted one on my '99 along with a 19" wider wheel and tire for my street adentures. Every one that has tried out the bike at TechDays has spoken favorably about the change. I can definitely tell the difference between my modified '99 on my stocker '06. Buddy

> [Original Message] > From: Craig Kahler < ckahleer@... > > To: < dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com > > Date: 5/13/2009 7:50:20 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] ufo low front fender > > I am considering getting a ufo low fender for better stability on the

interstate. Is high speed handling improved with this fender? Also what will I loose? what is the advantage of the stock fender.

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The 'high' position allows you to go thru mud without it packing up and locking the front wheel. A low fender isn't very compatible with mud. I have no problems with high speeds with the high fender on my '04. If you do, check your steering stem bearings for looseness. Ed

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Craig Kahler wrote: > > I am considering getting a ufo low fender for better stability on the interstate. Is high speed handling improved with this fender? Also what will I loose? what is the advantage of the stock fender. > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

On Wed, 13 May 2009 13:25:49 -0700 (PDT) Robert Waters writes:

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