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do you have to run a front fender?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by invader_gir05, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. invader_gir05

    invader_gir05 Member

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    can i remove my front fender safely or does it provide some kind of structural integrity?

    im not sure if it will be a permanent mod but i atleast want to know if i can ride my bike without it while i chop it up
     
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    You can ride without the front fender. Some bikes actually look meaner without one
     
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    well ill give it a try tomorrow them....thanks
     
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    It looks good, but I'd recommend a fork brace. Your front fender does provide structural support.

    I rode without one for a while and liked the look, but hated the rocks and dirt that hit me in the face / eyes when my shield was up... I made a fork brace and smaller fender but eventually went back to the stock fender.
    Which I think looks pretty good.
     
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    It really sucks if the road is wet.
     
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    I dont run with a front fender... Its like: "I find myself feelin' more 1 with the road Without 1.." When I get all that rain n gravel kicked up into my face! It lets me know "I need 2 be the SMARTER rider/driver on the road.." Thats just me...
     
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    i ripped mine off before i got the thing running :)
     
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    Ease...... Is there a place that sales fork braces or should i just make my own? And if so what would be an easy way to do so.

    Thanks
     
    invader_gir05, Jul 4, 2008
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    the punishment your engine and exhaust will take without a front fender isnt worth it to me.It is a cool look without one though.
     
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    do you have to run a front fender?

    Only if you want you and your bike to stay clean! ;-)
     
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    No, you probably don't have to, but speaking from the perspective of a long-distance road bicyclist, you might want to leave your fender on.

    I've been on rainy bicycle rides that've made me wonder if I wasn't going to drown in the spray off my own front tire. Bad enough on the flats, and much worse going down a mountain! Do it with mountain bike slicks and you'll wish you'd brought along nose plugs and a snorkel. I just don't think I'd want to even try it with something the size of a motorcycle tire.

    Regards,
    Annie
     
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    Front fenders are for your protection in my opinion. Tiny rocks can stick in the tread and be flung out. Not to mention all the other raod crud. But as for laws I don;t think it's a legal issue.
     
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  13. invader_gir05

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    im going to give it a shot regardless. im done rain riding and i wear a full face helmet so im not too worried about rocks or other debris
     
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