What did you do with your Trials Bike today? - Page 93

SCExpat · 12-10-2012, 03:16 PM

I broke the back half of my front fender off about 3-4 weeks ago.

My beautiful candy apple red fender was snapped in 2 when my size 14's won the battle. So Sunday I finished the job by snapping off the front half of the fender. Now it looks kinda like a flat tracker.

Gordy · 12-10-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SCExpat

I broke the back half of my front fender off about 3-4 weeks ago.

They all do that!

2whlrcr · 12-10-2012, 05:35 PM

My 05 Beta's plastic was brittle. I went through two fronts and then put a Montesa fender on. Somehow I managed to keep my rear fender going with lots of zip tie stiching. I hope the new ones are better.

Ymirtrials · 12-10-2012, 06:44 PM

I put an aftermarket one on my 04' and it is amazing, I've had all kinds of branches and such jammed in between the wheel and the fender and no problems. Even had the front of the fender completely folded over to one side and it sprang right back into place after. ...... unfortunately I don't know what brand it is.....

SCExpat · 12-11-2012, 01:36 PM

I just got a nice generic fender from Tryals Shop. Anyone know an easy way to get it mounted straight? Any tips or tricks will be appreciated. I would like to have it look like it was done before happy hour and not after.

TIA

Ymirtrials · 12-11-2012, 05:16 PM

You should be able to line it up with the bracket before you drill the holes and get it nice and straight. Then have happy hour....

broncobowsher · 12-11-2012, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCExpat

I just got a nice generic fender from Tryals Shop. Anyone know an easy way to get it mounted straight? Any tips or tricks will be appreciated. I would like to have it look like it was done before happy hour and not after.

TIA

Drill one hole. Put the bolt in that hole. Line it up straight, check again, and again. Then drill a second hole. Put a bolt in and check again. Keep repeating until all bolted up.

Don't drill oversize holes, that just makes slop that will keep the fender from lining up. Just big enough for the bolts and no more.
Don't bolt the fender on if the forks are twisted up. Straighten the forks first.
Don't drill holes through the tire.

SCExpat · 12-12-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by broncobowsher

Drill one hole. Put the bolt in that hole. Line it up straight, check again, and again. Then drill a second hole. Put a bolt in and check again. Keep repeating until all bolted up.........

That sounds like the plan. The fender is actually riveted on.....but there is just enough clearance I could use some short bolts with locknuts. Hopefully I don't get it too crooked.

thegraydog · 12-13-2012, 07:28 AM

Now broncobowsher, is there any reason you'd warn us about drilling the tire?

rotorhead511 · 12-13-2012, 07:47 PM

Changed the front tire and the coolant. Also adjusted levers to my liking.

Baba Iguana · 12-14-2012, 12:45 PM

Drove around the back yard on the snow and ice, then came in and ordered studs.

Stagehand · 12-15-2012, 06:57 AM

New Reeds, new air filter, new spark plug, new trans oil, changed the ergos on the handlebars, moving them around a bit. took off the bash guards, immedialty jammed my fingers into a tree

Bike runs great, now, excpet the trans oil came out all cappuchino. need to change it out a few more times, and see if there is a water seal leak, maybe.

SCExpat · 12-15-2012, 03:31 PM

Hope it lasts longer then the original one for me. Took about 5 months before I got good enough to start breaking stuff when I fall off.

I put a line down the center of the fork brace/fender support and the fender. Marked the fore/aft position I wanted and started drilling.

Because the curve of the fender did not match the curve of the mount their was a gap where the screws go through and....well I was a little off. No biggie as I just made the holes a little oval. Not quite as nice as the original but better than nada.

I did notice that it touches the exhaust when the forks are compressed. I'll find out tomorrow how well it holds up.

koh kood · 12-15-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ymirtrials

I put an aftermarket one on my 04' and it is amazing, I've had all kinds of branches and such jammed in between the wheel and the fender and no problems. Even had the front of the fender completely folded over to one side and it sprang right back into place after. ...... unfortunately I don't know what brand it is.....

Maybe it was the Acerbis universal trials front fender. @ $27 it's a heck of a lot cheaper than the OEM fender. Might as well save the original so it's in good shape if you ever sell the bike, IMO.

http://www.acerbis.com/accessories.p...id_categoria=1

r2wtrials · 12-16-2012, 03:09 AM

Still injured here so just visiting some local events with camera.. here is one from yesterday, a charity Christmas trial. Fancy dress was the order of the day.
Two of my mates as Elvis and a Nun with their bike transport ... not a common sight here in the uk!!

in HDR .. with bikes.

12-10-2012, 03:16 PM	#1381
SCExpat Ex-expat Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Caldwell, ID Oddometer: 414	Finished the job! I broke the back half of my front fender off about 3-4 weeks ago. My beautiful candy apple red fender was snapped in 2 when my size 14's won the battle. So Sunday I finished the job by snapping off the front half of the fender. Now it looks kinda like a flat tracker.

12-10-2012, 06:44 PM	#1384
Ymirtrials Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Ymir BC Canada Oddometer: 35	I put an aftermarket one on my 04' and it is amazing, I've had all kinds of branches and such jammed in between the wheel and the fender and no problems. Even had the front of the fender completely folded over to one side and it sprang right back into place after. ...... unfortunately I don't know what brand it is..... __________________ Jay 2004 Beta Rev 3, 1972 Bultaco Sherpa T 250, 00' Kawasaki Super Sherpa 250 (Wife's)

12-11-2012, 05:16 PM	#1386
Ymirtrials Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Ymir BC Canada Oddometer: 35	You should be able to line it up with the bracket before you drill the holes and get it nice and straight. Then have happy hour.... __________________ Jay 2004 Beta Rev 3, 1972 Bultaco Sherpa T 250, 00' Kawasaki Super Sherpa 250 (Wife's)

12-13-2012, 07:47 PM	#1390
rotorhead511 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Milton, Fl Oddometer: 250	Changed the front tire and the coolant. Also adjusted levers to my liking. __________________ '08 450 EXC-R '04 GasGas TXT Pro 280

12-14-2012, 12:45 PM	#1391
Baba Iguana Bored Track Racer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Ottawa Oddometer: 544	What did I do.... Drove around the back yard on the snow and ice, then came in and ordered studs.

12-10-2012, 05:35 PM	#1383
2whlrcr gooligan Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Oddometer: 4,307	My 05 Beta's plastic was brittle. I went through two fronts and then put a Montesa fender on. Somehow I managed to keep my rear fender going with lots of zip tie stiching. I hope the new ones are better.

12-11-2012, 01:36 PM	#1385
SCExpat Ex-expat Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Caldwell, ID Oddometer: 414	I just got a nice generic fender from Tryals Shop. Anyone know an easy way to get it mounted straight? Any tips or tricks will be appreciated. I would like to have it look like it was done before happy hour and not after. TIA

12-13-2012, 07:28 AM	#1389
thegraydog 2 wheels X 6 ways Joined: Aug 2004 Location: the Coconino Oddometer: 417	Now broncobowsher, is there any reason you'd warn us about drilling the tire?

12-15-2012, 06:57 AM	#1392
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,846	New Reeds, new air filter, new spark plug, new trans oil, changed the ergos on the handlebars, moving them around a bit. took off the bash guards, immedialty jammed my fingers into a tree Bike runs great, now, excpet the trans oil came out all cappuchino. need to change it out a few more times, and see if there is a water seal leak, maybe. __________________ What to do... What to do...

12-15-2012, 03:31 PM	#1393
SCExpat Ex-expat Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Caldwell, ID Oddometer: 414	I got a new fender....... Hope it lasts longer then the original one for me. Took about 5 months before I got good enough to start breaking stuff when I fall off. I put a line down the center of the fork brace/fender support and the fender. Marked the fore/aft position I wanted and started drilling. Because the curve of the fender did not match the curve of the mount their was a gap where the screws go through and....well I was a little off. No biggie as I just made the holes a little oval. Not quite as nice as the original but better than nada. I did notice that it touches the exhaust when the forks are compressed. I'll find out tomorrow how well it holds up.

12-16-2012, 03:09 AM	#1395
r2wtrials Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: West Country, UK Oddometer: 113	Still injured here so just visiting some local events with camera.. here is one from yesterday, a charity Christmas trial. Fancy dress was the order of the day. Two of my mates as Elvis and a Nun with their bike transport ... not a common sight here in the uk!! in HDR .. with bikes. __________________ r2wtrials.co.uk

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