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Ditch the huge heel guards
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Posted by: z400clone

Ok I'm a duner so I'm not in the market for nerfs, but I needed something to support the fenders to keep them from flopping and tearing themselves up.

Nothing fancy, I just whipped them up for a trip to the dunes. I've only had the bike for a couple of days so I haven't had much time.

Just an idea for people what want the same thing.. no nerfs or heel guards. Thin, trim and sturdy... works for me.

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Posted by: SandShark400

very nice quad

Posted by: speedyquad

those look like they are from the factory...good job...

Posted by: z400roosteR

It deffinately looks good, but to me that's a ballsy move. I would be afraid of slipin when jumpin a razorback and losing my footing into the paddles!

Posted by: coryatver

If you know how to ride your feet shouldn't be coming off the pegs. A lot of cross country racers run just pegs and have no problem.

Posted by: spudss

What size rims and tires are you running? have you tried to run the paddles with the heel guards on?? I am going to the dunes on the 31st and have a set of hualers on 10" rims.. I would rather run them with heel guards (just incase the chicks want a ride)..LOL..

Posted by: z400clone

Those are 20" Stars. I tried to hold the heel guards up against the bike and get an idea. I think 20" tires will be just fine. But I wasn't able to get the gaurds in the exact right spot w/o removing my brackets. I also have 21" haulers that I will bolt on when I want to "haul some arse" I don't know if they would have fit with the heel guards.

Posted by: Mr.D

That looks awesome, reminds me of the clean look of the original Honda 250r.

Posted by: z400clone

Sorry, but now you are talking about my other R..........

http://x402.putfile.com/3/6021145022.jpg

Posted by: outlaw450r

quote:
Originally posted by z400clone
Sorry, but now you are talking about my other R..........

http://x402.putfile.com/3/6021145022.jpg

Now thats nice. The brackets look cool too.

Posted by: onesavage

i put my 20" sand skate II's off of my honda 250r on my ltr450 n they didn't rub the heel guards at all. hope this helps.

Posted by: spudss

will they rub at higher speeds when the tire starts to bow

Posted by: AceLtz

the 20's wont rub. I have 20x10x8 haulers and even doing 70mph they dont rub. an even bigger tire would still fit.

Posted by: z400roosteR

quote:
Originally posted by coryatver
If you know how to ride your feet shouldn't be coming off the pegs. A lot of cross country racers run just pegs and have no problem.

It's called an accident.....something you don't plan and can't avoid.

Posted by: spudss

I need some front sand tires if anyone has any for cheap let me know.. I will be out at sahara (ok) on the 31st