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04 Feb 2011 08:38 #428395 by tirekicker
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Hey everyone,

I'm looking to remove my front fender and run it with the bare tire. Will this be dangerous? Will it really take away from front end stability? I can't understand how such a small flimsy piece of metal can govern such a stability impact.
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1977 kz1000 LTD
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04 Feb 2011 09:24 #428408 by testarossa
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If you are worried about the stability aspect then remove the fender and install a fork brace. The biggest change that you will notice is the amount of water and road dirt that gets thrown by the front tire. Make sure that your brake lines don't rest on the tire when the fender is off.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
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04 Feb 2011 11:26 #428432 by mtbspeedfreak
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If you decide to go fenderless, I'm looking for a fender like that! Is that an LTD fender, right?
2000 ZRX 1100
1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!

If it has tits or tires, it'll give you problems!

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04 Feb 2011 11:33 #428433 by MFolks
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www.fastfromthepast.com has a good selection of front fork braces.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
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04 Feb 2011 12:16 #428442 by andy9802gt
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mtbspeedfreak wrote:

If you decide to go fenderless, I'm looking for a fender like that! Is that an LTD fender, right?


Yep.
'78 KZ1075 LTD
stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
race built crank by John Pearson
Mikuni rs34's
k410 cams
back cut tranny
8" over D&G swinger
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04 Feb 2011 12:48 #428448 by hocbj23
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mtbspeedfreak wrote:

If you decide to go fenderless, I'm looking for a fender like that! Is that an LTD fender, right?

If he doesnt decide to go fenderless,I have an LTD fender That Im not using.bj

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04 Feb 2011 12:58 #428450 by 650ed
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You're kidding, right? Your bike looks GREAT with that fender, taking it off won't improve the looks. Additionlly, the mount under the fender serves as a fork brace. The biggest problem you will face is water, dirt, and other crap (sometimes actual crap) being thrown up into the engine, under the tank, under the steering stem (hope your bottom stem seal is good if you do this), etc. Also water spray will end up in your face depending on your speed. It may also be illegal in your state. I say these things from experience (including a ticket from a cop) because a while back I ran my BSA without a front fender for a couple months; I was happy to put it back on. Again, your bike looks really sharp. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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04 Feb 2011 13:05 #428451 by tirekicker
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Ok yall talked me out of it. The fender will stay on.
1977 kz1000 LTD

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04 Feb 2011 13:12 #428453 by Patton
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Would keep the front fender on hand to re-install just in case the bike's needed for riding to a job interview. :lol:

As noted by 650ed, the fender includes very substantial metal reinforcement underneath, which serves as a fork brace.

Good Fortune! :)
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD

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07 Feb 2011 03:37 #429121 by djturnz
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BJ, What would you want for that fender? I'm assuming it will fit my 750 LTD?
1982 KZ750 (4) LTD

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