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Posted by: wardd---------------------

Did anyone notice Kevin Windham's custom front fender? I'm sure it's been like this for some time, but I just noticed it while watching Daytona. Check it out in the two pictures below here: http://supercross.com/feature.php?id=406

It appears the rear of the fender has been chopped off and replaced with a white piece that has slits cut into it. I'm guessing the slits are for additional cooling properties, although I'm not sure why they just did not drill/cut holes into the stock fender. Anyone notice and/or have a better explanation?

David.

Posted by: Chili---------------------

The Factory Connection team is sponsored by Cycra plastics. That is a stock Cycra fender. Check out Cycra HERE

Posted by: nikki---------------------

People have been doing this for quite some time so the bikes get more air and stay cooler.... but yes, you usually see drilled holes. I would guess they did the slits to prevent Daytona sand or mud or roost from sneaking through the fender too easily.

Posted by: Okiewan---------------------

Cycra makes that part... I guess if you are fast enough, it'll help, lol.
http://cycra.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.1...9515+1079058808

Posted by: Okiewan---------------------

Too slow! (that's nothing new)

Posted by: wardd---------------------

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Originally Posted by Okiewan

Cycra makes that part... I guess if you are fast enough, it'll help, lol.
http://cycra.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.1...9515+1079058808

Nah, I'm not <quite> fast enought yet.

I'll order one of those right after I get the vented number plate!

You don't see many of those in the local events.
Thanks for the explanation!

Posted by: TheJunkMan---------------------

Heck JC whitney has been selling a replacement fender like that for years(well maybe not as trick)! The XT500 i believe came with one.

Posted by: dirt bike dave---------------------

I had an aftermarket front fender on my old '84 KDX200 (Maier, maybe?) that had vents. Better still, the fender had a little sliding panel so you could close the vents for cold or muddy conditions.

Posted by: Okiewan---------------------

I can just see it ... spinning laps, guy says "time-out! gotta close my fender vent!"

Posted by: TwinSpar---------------------

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Originally Posted by Okiewan

I can just see it ... spinning laps, guy says "time-out! gotta close my fender vent!"

Fender vents.... pffffft! I want spinner rims. BaaaLING!

** I fear Lou may take this bling idea and go on a massive internet search for YZ450F spinner rims. **

Posted by: biglou---------------------

Posted by: jgeaux---------------------

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Originally Posted by biglou

Hey Big Lou I notice you are from Kansas City, I just moved up here from Baton Rouge I was thinking about going to Adrian/Drexel? this Saturday do you know a contact number to see if it is open.

Posted by: biglou---------------------

Welcome! Yes, call RJ (Owner) @ 816-456-7223. That is his cell number. Also, www.hadenmx.com lists the weekly races which will include Merwin (drexel) and Kingsville (SX style track 30 mi. east of KC). Rj owns both of these.

I may be heading there as well, but only to set the 426 out with a 4sale sign on her. Still waiting on parts for the new blue piggy before I can ride her. If you see a 426, #441, that will be me. White F150 with Dirtrider.net stickers on windshield and rear window.

Posted by: jgeaux---------------------

Thanks, I ride a CRF450 and drive a black z71, I will hopefully be out at Drexal this Saturday.

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