Hey...I've been lurking around the site, picking up some good tips, and I figured it was time I posted something.

I recently picked up a '92 LTF250 for $250. Even came with a snow plow. It was pretty neglected, and missing the left rear fender and battery cover. The time chain had jumped a few teeth, but once I go that set, and set the valves, she started right up. Spam word Fresh oil, fresh gas, and she's good to go, but not so good to look at. Spam word This is just for our weekend place, so I don't need a beauty queen, but i wanted a fender for safety's sake.

This was how I found her...





I wasn't about to spend $250 or so for new fenders, so I came up with a homemade version that works damn well. Spam word It helped that it had already been painted black (was red originally).

The pictures tell the story, but basically I used a garbage can. Spam word We needed a new one anyway, and they're only $20 for a new one at Lowe's or Home Depot. Spam word I created a template with cardboard first, then cut it out. Spam word Some final bending and trimming, a few dozen zip ties, and voila! Spam word Fender! Spam word I even used the top rim of the can as an edge for added stability. Spam word As a bonus, I cut a piece of the leftover can for the battery cover. Spam word You'd think it was original. Spam word Now we're a set to ride. Spam word Thought maybe somebody would enjoy the end result of this crazy idea...

 

Welcome to the forums.

Very nice job. Great idea and it looks a whole lot better than before.