Wilsons Sandbox

Using only pliers and flip-flops. Hah! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVKDcDLCbrQ LB.

I'm using the KTM fender from their SX/EXC/MXC bikes. Pics here: http://johnbiccum.smugmug.com/gallery/2549433_oDHwZ#P-6-15 It has the same fender-tire clearance as the stocker and looks very much like the 2008 and later KLR fender. On second thought the new KLR fenders look like the Katoom fenders. This OEM KTM part is actually made by Acerbis. you can see both the KTM and Acerbis logos on it if you look carefully. I had to enlarge two of the four mounting holes slightly with a rattail file then used fender washer under the stock KLR bolts. It has proven to be much better than the stocker in crosswinds and just as capable as the stocker in mud and rain. From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Harry Seifert Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 11:39 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 > > 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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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Larry" wrote:

> > Using only pliers and flip-flops. Hah! > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVKDcDLCbrQ > LB. >

There is a related video-link that bears watching as well. The tire-changing tool looks really slick, albeit, it appears there is a chase vehicle there for support on this 'hack'. revmaaatin.

Hah!! Look at the difference between these two tire change videos. Same tire changing stand and the guy with more levers takes waaaaayyy longer to complete the change (granted the other guy is using a mousse, so no worries about flats, but still the removal of the tire alone is impressive). This is how it's done http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnhg-VEP69U&feature=related Not so hot... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Ww9JuqJvk&NR=1 da Vermonster