[kona-ryder]

Ok guys, I got a tuffy for you.
I live in the Pacific Northwest, so in the winter a fender is a MUST. We are talking rain for 6 months of the year and mud above your front hub. Anyways, I hate the retarted moto look that alot of the big fenders give you, as well as the fact that you cant see the front wheel (crucial on skinnies where you are 5ft off the ground). Now that I am running a Boxxer my 'Zocchi direct mount fender wont work.
Anyways, while watching the following video:
http://transitionbikes.com/2007/Video.cfm go down to the 2006 Dirtbag video.
I found the perfect fender. Towards the end you will notice the guy riding with the fender that only protrudes to the rear, blocking the vast majority of the mud, but not interfearing with vision. I was wondering what company it was that manufactured that fender. Also, if you dont know, could you suggest anything similar in style to the Zocchi ones.
Thanks.

 

[Sandwich]

maybe a the with just a rear section, or the downtube fender.

 

[muddy beast]

You could easily make that with a modified THE. I have a THE DH fender that hits the top of the stachions when I jump...so I need to midify mine too. I would say its not a good idea to have it that short though in the NW. I might just try a dremel to my fender and shorten it about 1/4th and take the front off.

And to get rid of that "moto" look, trim the sides off.

 

[jus]

The majority of the mud that hits your face/body is spat up from your front tire into the air and you ride into it.... The easiest way is to grab an old DH tube, cut it to fit from your fork arch to your bottom crown. Cut holes in each side and zip tie the four corners down tight.

You could also throw a down tube fender on because there is a little bit of mud that will come straight up. This is the best way to do it with getting away from that moto look.

 

[frznnomad]

gatorade makes a perfect fender just for your application. if you take a used normal sized gatorade bottle, sharp hole punching utensile, and zip ties then you can make your own damn fender for the price of a gatorade bottle. cut that bad boy in half, punch 4 holes in it to feed the zip ties threw, and wrap the ties around your frame.

 

[SteezyWeezy]

gatorade makes a perfect fender just for your application. if you take a used normal sized gatorade bottle, sharp hole punching utensile, and zip ties then you can make your own damn fender for the price of a gatorade bottle. cut that bad boy in half, punch 4 holes in it to feed the zip ties threw, and wrap the ties around your frame.

plus you'll be hydrated

 

[kona-ryder]

Any actualy manufacturers. Both the gatorade and tube sound like a good idea, but I was planning on buying something, not jury-rigging something together.

 

[Monkeybidnezz]

Nice vid, man I miss the shore. The fender just looks like the zokes fender with the front cut off imo.

 

[Sandwich]

just watched the video, pretty sure it's a cut marzocchi.

If you're willing to not be a girl about the moto-look, THE makes a clear fender. Otherwise your best bet is to cut the front off a the bracket and just use the rear.

There are only two companies that make decent fenders now, THE and mudmachine...but you can sometimes find decent stuff from SKS or something....check pricepoint and jenson, one of them had a decent deal (10 bucks) on a cheap black fender.

 

[dhkid]

peaty uses this crud catcher

just saw the vid, its a cut marzocchi for sure.

 

[kona-ryder]

Alright guys. Anyone know if there is anything resembling the Marzocchi as far as styling goes? I really liked the look of my old one. Also, anyone know of a dmf (direct mount fender) for a Boxxer?

 

[MinorThreat]

Acerbis 2-piece and unbolt the front:

http://www.acerbis.com/p149_universal/167660.html

 

[kona-ryder]

^^How does that one atatch to the bike? Any place that I can order directly from?

 

[DIRTWRKS]

The majority of the mud that hits your face/body is spat up from your front tire into the air and you ride into it.... The easiest way is to grab an old DH tube, cut it to fit from your fork arch to your bottom crown. Cut holes in each side and zip tie the four corners down tight.

Yup, that what a lot of racers do up here when conditions get sloppy.

 

[luelling]

post a pic with whatever you decide and let us know how it works. I'm in Salem, OR and I would like a nice mud solution

 

[muddy beast]

THE fenders can unbolt front and rear...Atleast my DH wide does. And if you dont like the inch and a half long metal piece sticking out, cutting is always an option.

 

[frznnomad]

or you could just buy a decent pair of googles with tear off post, and start running tear offs. that always works for me.

 

[Stickler]

Take a look at DGS fenders. Local Washington company that makes a really high quality product----Fanatik bike in Bellingham had some a few days ago.

 

[kona-ryder]

or you could just buy a decent pair of googles with tear off post, and start running tear offs. that always works for me.

Already done that. Its more my mouth/entire upper body that gets smeared with mud.

 

[MinorThreat]

^^How does that one atatch to the bike? Any place that I can order directly from?

I would create my own "u-bolts" by threading some aluminum rod probably . . . or you could always go the zip-tie route. IMO bottom crowns should all come tapped for fenders.

M/C shops carry Acerbis plastic. And maybe some of the bigger onlines like Motorcycle USA Superstore or MX South.

 

[gonefirefightin]

use the "THE industires" fender and take off the front half. works great and isnt that expensive

 

[Sandwich]

I know you're anti-moto, but I have this:

The front is dh and the rear is xc...I would buy an xc front and mount just the rear. They're cheap and the bracket is made out of cheap steel, so cutting it won't be a problem.

 

[kona-ryder]

Alright thanks guys. That THE actually doesn't look that moto, so I might do that.

 

[Sandwich]

another tip:
price point has them for wicked cheap in limited colors.
http://pricepoint.com/detail/14547-117_THEXF5-2-Accessories-28-Fenders/THE-Pro-Series-XC-Front-Fender.htm

To note, the white is not white, but a phosporescent offwhite/green. I have the white on my bike and I'm going to repaint.