homemade fenders?

[r97]

any ideas on homemade fenders? i know i could easly make fenders with sides that have sharp edges, but rounded would look much better. maybe i could modify two of the fenders in the second link? by the way they are going to need to fit 8.8" OD 2.8" wide tires, item #7035
http://www.gokartgalaxy.com/sawtooth.htm

fenders item #1855
http://www.gokartgalaxy.com/frames,_fenders,_plates,_%26_accessories.htm

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I missed something- why would you need to modify them?

 

[r97]

so they don't look like huge fenders on tiny wheels.

tire is 8.8" Od and 2.8" wide.
fender is 3.75" wide and probably made for about a 12 or 13" tire.


EDIT: kinda like this except i would cut a bit out of the middle so they aren't so wide.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7896&page=5&highlight=fender

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Gotcha. Yeah, I've got a similar problem- I'd like to put front fenders on my kart. The 2 different sets I have are both trailer fenders so I'd have to try and re-radius them, too. When I'm buzzing around in the gravel, and more so in the rain, the front tires shower me in crap...

 

[r97]

yea, i should get fenders for my kart too, when i'm done driving it i get out of the kart, and find a huge pile of rocks and sand in the seat! going through puddles is fun too!

 

[Doc Sprocket]

the front tires shower me in crap...

Of course, that might also mean I need to clean up after the dog...

 

[r97]

lol, in that case i think you need some fenders, bad!

 

[r97]

idea!!!!!!!!!!!

what if i got some..... say pre-bent EMT and cut it into 4 sections length wise, then just welded them to either side of a curved piece of sheet metal! does that make sense?

 

[redsox985]

Is there a metal shop around you anywhere? A sheet metal roller would make some nice fenders. Even fold a hem, notch it in a few places, and bend on the notches. I could do this is minutes with simple sheet metal tools. You could use some nice metal (diamond plate for example) and have them rolled or bent by a shop.

 

[r97]

are you saying a sheet metal roller could make fenders just like the ones in the link i had?

 

[Bluethunder3320]

or a hammer

fenders are a good idea, i was just riding my avatar bike all day through snow slush and puddles, and my entire back is soaked and i even got some sand all over my face lol.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

idea!!!!!!!!!!!

what if i got some..... say pre-bent EMT and cut it into 4 sections length wise, then just welded them to either side of a curved piece of sheet metal! does that make sense?

That could work. Just remember to take it slow and stagger your welds so it doesn't distort. Could be a good DIY way of getting curves...

 

[ramairgtz]

I'm looking for something to use on my kart too. I don't mind getting dirty but my wife doesn't like it too much.

 

[r97]

i'm fine with getting dirty too, but when i come home after riding my bike in the rain and my pants are soaked right on my but it's a bit awkward

well i'm going to try and make fenders this way (as long as i can find the correct tube) i hope it should turn out nice!

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Pics!

 

[r97]

of what, my pants after a ride?roflol or the fenders? well you wont get either of them! for the fenders i will need to first order and receive the tires i want, then i will have to go to home depot and buy some metal. i can get a sketch-up if you want, but thats about it for the moment.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Naw. I'll wait for the real deal to come along. I figured you'd wait for your tires.
Y'know- I think I like your idea. Maybe that's how I will handle my own fender problem...

 

[r97]

i would try it! seems like the best way to make fenders with curved edges, maybe i will make some fenders for the kart while i'm at it!

 

[devino246]

i would try it! seems like the best way to make fenders with curved edges, maybe i will make some fenders for the art while i'm at it!

If your fine with having square edges, you can make the bend in the fender, then lay it on one side and trace the bend onto another piece of metal. Cut the shape out, then weld em together(X2)

 

[r97]

yup, i know i could do that, but the curved edges look nicer.