Not many of these around

[grandpa]

I bought the red one for the grand kids when they come to visit. Then after being tired of hearing, "when is it my turn", I got the black one. The rear fender was trash on the red one so I picked up some flexable plastic from a salvage store and made some fenders. Not OEM but they keep you dry. A valve adjustment on the red solved the hard starting problem. I painted the black one but other than that, it needed nothing (thanks Andy). Both run fine and don't smoke. I only pray nothing breaks because parts are pretty rare. I know what you guys mean when you say 'they are addictive'. They are a 1985 klt160 and a 1986 klt185.

[Xhumeka]

Every kid wishes for a Grandpa like you!!!!

[MonroeMike]

Glad that you got the starting problem fixed, nice work.

[fabiodriven]

:shiftyeyes:Trailpros:shiftyeyes:

Lookin good Grampa! I'm the guy that suggested the valve adjustment. :D I'm glad they came out good!

[thestud25]

I believe that you can still get the rear fenders from Kawasaki. They are around $91.00.

[harryredtrike]

looking good grandpa.the fenders you made look pretty decent and will do the job.im sure the kids will have years of fun on those.memories for a lifetime.

[bcredneck]

i was thinking of making fenders like that but zip ties are cheaper
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=112989&d=1294112859

[thestud25]

^^^^That picture speaks volumes about your username!!!!^^^^

[bcredneck]

its just like that till i get money for new plastics

[hang&rattle]

Man, great find on the Kawasaki's. I'd at least like to see one in Montana, just at least want a shot to buy a KLT, you're very fortunate.

[Chris Salerno]

haha if my grandpa found out i was ridin anything besides a 4 door sedan he would rip my head off

[JoeyStacks]

My KLT is entirely held together with JB Weld and Zip Ties

[CRAZY70MAN]

I bought the red one for the grand kids when they come to visit. Then after being tired of hearing, "when is it my turn", I got the black one. The rear fender was trash on the red one so I picked up some flexable plastic from a salvage store and made some fenders. Not OEM but they keep you dry. A valve adjustment on the red solved the hard starting problem. I painted the black one but other than that, it needed nothing (thanks Andy). Both run fine and don't smoke. I only pray nothing breaks because parts are pretty rare. I know what you guys mean when you say 'they are addictive'. They are a 1985 klt160 and a 1986 klt185. That made my day seeing that picture.....you are quite welcome. Glad the Kawi went to a good home. Pics like that are a big reason I buy, sell, and ride 3 wheelers. You have to make some stories with the next generation or the sport will die. Hope you get a lot of use from ol' blackie. Nice touch up's by the way!! Looks like a whole different 3 wheeler.

[grandpa]

Ya, ol blackie came out pretty nice. I sanded out the scratches and applied two coats of primer and two coats of Auto Zone black lacquer. Two coats of wax also. Good enough. Still have to put the rack on the back. I'm thinking about getting another one so I can ride with them. Negotiations broke down yesterday.....

[ironchop]

those ......are the absolute BEST homemade fenders I have ever seen...they actually look really good on the trike too.....can you get us some closeup shots of the fenders?

[Lonewolf-01]

Wow, it's great to see kids enjoying 3 wheelers again!!! Great find!!!

[Chazz of Blades]

I quite like those fenders how they are, they make the trike look unique, and I like the styling, you did a wonderful job on them, and the kids are lucky to have you as a grandad.

[JayBone]

All those zip ties cost about the same as fenders. ha ha

[grandpa]

Took a while, but here's the fender pics. The plastic is less than 1/8" thick and very flexable. The supply store has various sizes up to 4'x8'. I paid $3.50 each for the 2'x4' pieces and cut them to size on my table saw. It probably would have looked better if I had bought a larger piece and wrapped it the whole way around the back with some contours coming down the sides. Less red necky. I attached them to aluminum square tubing. Couldn't see paying over $100.00 for a fender when I only paid $225.00 for the trike.

[grandpa]

I sent the closeups of the fenders but they went to page 2. Don't know why...

[fabiodriven]

I sent the closeups of the fenders but they went to page 2. Don't know why...

That's because page 1 was full Grampa. S.O.P.:)

[H95Shooter]

im going to make some fenders like this for my 1980 atc 185

[Kfx-xc-racer88]

i was thinking of making fenders like that but zip ties are cheaper
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=112989&d=1294112859

Somebody enjoyed riding that trike by the look of the fender!!!! lol