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 Post subject: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:09 pm 
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I finished one removable/temporary rear fender. I used the 1/8" plastic sheeting from Speedway Motors. That stuff is very rigid. Welded mounts with a 5/8" all thread bolted to them. Easy on and off. Lets let time see if they are durable enough. Sprayed them with WD40 to keep the mud from sticking. That plastic is slick anyway.ImageImageImage

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:10 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 2:17 am 
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Yeah, Looks nice and all but that threaded rod isn't going to last all that long. On the next one think 1" tubing with a nut welded to the inside then bolted to the frame.

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:39 am 
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Looks good. We will have to compare on Saturday, how dirty I get and how clean you stay.

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:32 am 
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Sounds like a good test MM..lol. Hey Mike I started to use one inch tubing but thought that all thread would be stronger. I might do the other side with the tubing. With the tubing I can rivet the plastic. That can take some of the ugly out..lol

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:50 am 
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All thread is gonna bend. It's not really strong at all the way ur using it it will more than likely bend right after that nut. Than if it bends to far it will just break

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:20 am 
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Thanks for the heads up guys. The last I want is to be making people wait on the trail while I'm working on my buggy.

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:55 pm 
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I'm just going to be muddy. Been there before Right D


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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:47 pm 
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Lol. Oh yeah. I don't push by hand any more since your ordeal. I've been using tow straps and my buggy to pull people out...lol

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:46 pm 
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Hey if those zips keep breaking like mine did us some pipe clamp holder things like I did. Home depot has a 10 pack for 3 bucks.

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:28 pm 
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That's a good idea. Thanks

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:01 pm 
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I took Mike's advice and here is the new mounts.Image

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:03 pm 
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1 inch tubing with grade 5 1/2" nuts welded inside.

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 6:40 pm 
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Yep better Ideal. I would however turn a bigger flat on the end so you have more surface to bolt to the frame.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 6:49 pm 
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Looks great. I am going to be very jealous when i am covered in mud and you are completely dry.

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 Post subject: Re: Rear Fenders
PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:20 pm 
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Good idea Ody.

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