Oem kxt rear fender story

[phantomtracer]

213109213110So I just picked up a new KXT rear fender from the local kawi dealer and I asked him to check inventory levels. Someone bought up the rest of the fenders!!!
Kawi had just replenished the inventory so I got lucky and placed an order before they hit the warehouse. I guess we will see a fender or two on eBay real soon. Hopefully the price is not ridiculous. I wonder if kawi could produce the rest of the plastics. Has anyone approached kawi about this?
Maybe a group order would let them realize there is still a market. I am surprised they produced the fenders 29 years later, that's pretty cool for a major manufacturer.

[dabody69]

sweet!!! So will they replenish inventory again

[3 Wheel Drive]

I need another new rear fender for my 86, I'm not paying for fiberglass ones... If you get the ball rolling heck I'd buy 2 new sets of rears just to increase production.

I paid 250 shipped for my NOS 86 Rears like 6 weeks ago, f#€¥ paying 500+ for rears fenders.

[phantomtracer]

250 is not bad at all.I paid 211+ tax
Where did you get them?
I'm just wondering if they produced the fender why wouldn't they do the same for the rest of the plastics.
I'll contact them next week and see if I get a response.

[phantomtracer]

And here is the first one to show up on eBay!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-KAWASAKI-KXT-250-REAR-FENDER-GREEN-/161653305473?hash=item25a349b081&vxp=mtr

You gotta love the free market.

[bkm]

I'm confused, you say Kawasaki just replenished the warehouse as in they still make the rear fender? I was under the impression they were discontinued and no longer available?

[dirtwheels]

250 is not bad at all.I paid 211+ tax
Where did you get them?
I'm just wondering if they produced the fender why wouldn't they do the same for the rest of the plastics.
I'll contact them next week and see if I get a response.


That would be cool. Hopefully they will do another run soon. I'd be down for some plastics.

[phantomtracer]

Sorry bkm, I should have explained.
The part number is still active, and yes kawi just made new fenders.



QUOTE=bkm;1361080]I'm confused, you say Kawasaki just replenished the warehouse as in they still make the rear fender? I was under the impression they were discontinued and no longer available?[/QUOTE]

[nd4speed]

Or maybe there is still inventory floating around in the world and that was the last of it.

So at least a %20 mark up plus $40 in shipping is like $315 before any profit if you are not a dealer. Wonder what this dealers reserve is and what they will go for?

[phantomtracer]

11 bids
Up to 212 dollars
6 days left!

[bkm]

That date on your fender, is that the date they were manufactured or shipped from a warehouse? Again I'm confused. I was told these were no longer being produced and that was last year, then I check on Rocky Mountain atv and they say no longer shipping, but yours appear to be made in February of this year? I guess what I'm getting at is can I order a set from my dealer or are they done making these?

[nd4speed]

My local dealer said they are on back order according to their computer, but they did say they were not discontinued. They were no help in placing an order.

Sticker says "Assembled in USA"?

My other sticker says "Made in USA". So the die molds and the plastic manufacturer are around still, not like that matters.

[Dimitris]

Whatever goes to back order in Kawasaki......it ends to NLA

[phantomtracer]

Bkm I thought the same thing. I ordered a fender from bike bandit approx. 2 months ago and after 1 month they cancelled the order and listed the part as not shipping.
The date on the label is most likely the date the fender was packaged.
After packing a part is usually shipped to the distribution center for dealer orders.
After bike bandit cancelled my order I placed an order with my local kawi dealer, he checked on the part and said yes I should be able to get it. I ordered it and 3 weeks later it showed up.
I was going to then buy another and he checked inventory and said they are sold out.
He said just a few days ago he went to check on the order to see if it would fill and saw several in stock.
I think it is ironic that a new oem fender shows up on eBay yesterday or today.
I would call your local dealer and see if you can place an order.
I wish there was someone on here that worked at a dealer, they would be able to tell us how this all works.
Im only guessing that is how it works.

[blue27]

My Wife works at a dealer, just had her log on, yes number is active, none in stock, I put some on backorder of course,lol Nothing else is active, I checked all plastic, decals and a few other bits.

[bkm]

My Wife works at a dealer, just had her log on, yes number is active, none in stock, I put some on backorder of course,lol Nothing else is active, I checked all plastic, decals and a few other bits.

Put a set on order for me while you're at it. lol

[atc007]

Well,slap me stupid. They did do another run. That's a prod code Bryan :)..:( lol

[bkm]

Well,slap me stupid. They did do another run. That's a prod code Bryan :)..:( lol
I thought that was the production date. I have a set with the decal on them that says 2003 I believe.

[christph]

From a business perspective it seems silly not to do another run. I've seen full sets of Honda TRX 250R OEM fenders go for $3000 on ebay. Honda would clean up if they ran more ATC and TRX fenders, but I guess when your dealing with big companies the bean counters just don't seem to think it is worth it.

[3 Wheel Drive]

Mine are still in the bag, I got it from Nstyle 73. Thanks again!:D

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[bkm]

I just talked to my local dealership and he said the same thing blue27 said. He's going to call the factory rep on Monday and get the direct scoop. He said the active status might mean they are getting ready for another run, so the more put on back order might show them there is still an interest.

[phantomtracer]

If you look at the parts sticker of the fender that 3 wheel drive has the date has been blackened out.
No one wants you to know that the fender is still available.
I'm wondering if they would also produce the rest of the plastic being that they are still producing the rear fender. That's a pretty cool thing that kawi is doing!
If we can make a soli d business case I don't see why they wouldn't unless the molds have been destroyed.
Not suggesting nstyle did that, actually he sold it for a great price.
Whoever originally sold the part is trying to keep a secret.

[3 Wheel Drive]

I also recently aquired a NOS rad shroud also still in the bag. Heres the pic:

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I'd like to buy a complete NOS plastic set from Kawasaki if they can still make them.

[The Pope]

I just bought one last week, off part number. Every other site said discontinued. But they took my order and said they are shipping one. Temped to buy 2 actually, pretty excited this looks to be real lol.

[86T3]

Have you guys looked into front fenders also?

[bkm]

I'm going to put a couple on back order to hopefully show some sort of demand however slight it might be.

[dirtwheels]

I ordered one today from my Kawi dealer so hopefully if they get enough backorders they will run-em!

[Ragar]

I have one on order as well.
None of the other plastics are available however.
just checked. Or decals either. I plan on calling as well on Monday.

[bkm]

I just posted this to Facebook, so hopefully the guys who thought they were discontinued (including myself) will go to their local dealers and place an order.

[torker]

I bought mine a little more than a year ago for $189, free shipping. The front fenders are or were going for almost $300!!! At the time I bought my rear fender there were plenty and at what I believe, a great price. Looks like right now there are more expensive and harder to find???

TORKER.

[bkm]

I just heard back from my dealer and he said they will be making another batch and it should take about six weeks. I hope he's right.

[Dirtweed]

Nice. They all should look into this as there is demand. I know John Deere did the same for headlight panels that were out of stock for years of course
Deere jacked up the prices and they are now in stock. Pretty sure they saw the traffic on the forums.

[christph]

I wonder what it would take to get them to do a run of 1st generation fenders?

[bkm]

I wonder if they still have the molds? That would be the deciding factor.

[oscarmayer]

You kawi guys have all the luck. Honda is too proud and stupid to do the same. They would have hundreds of orders of they make another run of fenders.


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[3 Wheel Drive]

You kawi guys have all the luck. Honda is too proud and stupid to do the same. They would have hundreds of orders of they make another run of fenders.


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Now Heres an idea: Find someone who's in contact with Dirtwheels Magazine to write up an article, or have everyone email them. It seems like there is a substantial demand for the 86R fenders for the big 3.

The worst thing that can happen is nothing- LOL!

[phantomtracer]

Wow! The ebay fender sold for 688 dollars!

[The Pope]

I ordered a fender a week ago and it showed today!!!! Real happy. Real deal Kawi fender is great. Honda should do this for the 350 with mud flap. Anyway I bought the repo front set off eBay so that leaves the tank to finish off all my green plastic. When I looked a while back only one place said they were fs. So I ordered it thinking maybe nos. Then saw this thread. Pretty sweet.

[bkm]

Wow! The ebay fender sold for 688 dollars!

LOL, knowledge is power.

[bkm]

I just bought a set of $700 fenders for $230.

[nstyle73]

Not that it matters but that set of fenders that threewheeldrive has were bought about 3 years ago from a guy that had bought them as a spare . I bought the bike and he threw in the fenders for cheap. No disception, but I'm glad that phantom racer checked with the dealer.

[3 Wheel Drive]

I got another set of OEM fenders the other day, traded some 85 Tecate parts for it. For being so rare Im finding everything I need to build my projects. It seems like used rider condition fenders are more difficult to find than new in the bag OEM's lol!:lol:

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[bkm]

I got another set of OEM fenders the other day, traded some 85 Tecate parts for it. For being so rare Im finding everything I need to build my projects. It seems like used rider condition fenders are more difficult to find than new in the bag OEM's lol!:lol:

213648213649

I've got some nice "Rare" used rider fenders I'll trade you for the more common new ones.

[just ben]

Has anyone received a new set in the past week? I called several dealers today and depending on the parts system they use they are back ordered or discontinued. On a side note kawasaki.com has the tecate fiches back on but no longer has anyplace to check the status of a part#.

[phantomtracer]

the part number is still active, the part is on back order status so I would put an order in. That will at least get you in the que. They will fill back orders first.

[Ragar]

I talked to Kawasaki they should be done in May. And shipped to the dealers.
Get yours on Order and youll have it in a few weeks.

[The Pope]

Has anyone received a new set in the past week? I called several dealers today and depending on the parts system they use they are back ordered or discontinued. On a side note kawasaki.com has the tecate fiches back on but no longer has anyplace to check the status of a part#.

get on a back order for this spring or watch ebay and others to see when they get the next batch. I'm going to back order a second fender locally and see if I can get past the $85 shipping lol

[The Pope]

Probably shouldn't open my mouth till my fender gets here but I noticed some guy is selling front and rear fenders on Ebay for $900. Sooooo I checked my source and low and behold the front fender is also available. Also the MUCH NEEDED rear hardware to attach the fender out back and not have it snap as easy is also available. So I order them up.

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[The Pope]

Kawasaki - 35004-1181-6W - FENDER-FRONT KAWASAKI-35004-1181-6W $94.72 1 $94.72
Kawasaki - 92009-1347 - SCREW,6X22 KAWASAKI-92009-1347 $3.97 2 $7.94
Kawasaki - 92027-1045 - COLLAR KAWASAKI-92027-1045 $3.97 2 $7.94
Kawasaki - 92075-222 - DAMPER RUBBER,CASE KAWASAKI-92075-222 $5.16 2 $10.32
Kawasaki - 92001-1763 - BOLT,W/SP,6X16 KAWASAKI-92001-1763 $3.45 4 $13.80


Subtotal
$134.72

Tax
$0.00

Shipping & Handling
$0.00

Grand Total
$134.72

that is the part number list I got BTW

[Ragar]

I don't see the front fender as available?
At least from Kawasaki.

[blue27]

It is not listed as available, maybe someone had one in stock

[torker]

I can't seem to find a front fender, all I can find is "obsolete" ...
That is from the sellers I've bought before an trust.

TORKER.

[The Pope]

http://www.gearhead.com/kawasaki-35004-1181-6w.html?SID=bj3ckmrdulkhq4em2idnri8a96#/s/KUS//35004-1181-6W/1

This came up available and I bought one, today it is not available. May I got one of the last ones? Some one has bought a bunch of the rears and I wonder if they made a few fronts that got swiped up

yeah rear comes up not available now too, some one is getting them lol

[phantomtracer]

You either got one they had in stock or you will find they did not fill your order.
It is not that uncommon for online stores to show a part number and let you order it, then when they try to order the part they find out the part is unavailable, they will then update their website to show the part as obsolete.
This happened to me when I ordered a bare frame from Bike Bandit, they took my money and I thought wow that was easy. After a few weeks of being on BACKORDER they contacted me and gave me a refund, the next day the part showed unavailable.

[phantomtracer]

Correct, for whatever reason kawi still makes the rear fender all other plastics are obsolete.

[blue27]

Yes, for some reason, they did a run of rear fenders and looks as if there will be another run. My Wife talked with her Kawasaki parts rep and he says it should go. He will bring it up that maybe they should look at doing the front fender and other plastic. It may happen if there is money to be made and the molds still exist, we will have to wait and see. But there are a lot of rear fenders on the back order list so that is a good sign,lol.

[atc300r]

This is great .Looks like Team Green is once again beating Team Red.

[phantomtracer]

Ebay listing for rear fender 1,350!!!!!!!

[3 Wheel Drive]

I think that's Dimitrys auction, you guys should bid on it. Remember it's a vintage piece of history!:lol:

[ebaccm26]

Maybe Kawasaki could make some other 3 wheeler plastics while they are at it, maybe for a KLT 185 or something... :rolleyes:

[Ragar]

The Fenders will begin to ship in the next two weeks, its a partial shipment Kawi says, there were more fenders ordered then they realized there would be.
Sounds like they plan to fill all the Back Orders at least.

[fieldy]

I talked to two k dealers and put in an order for one rear. Both dealers said to me that these fenders must have been found in k storage because the molds were sold or k didn't own them anymore. Not saying that is actual, just opinions of k dealers.

[Ragar]

Ok, Kawasaki says the back orders should be filled out, you should start seeing them in 1-2 weeks!

[blue27]

My two showed up Monday!!!

[phantomtracer]

Nice!
There is currently one on EBAY for close to 600 dollars!!!!

[83ATC185]

This is one of those times i'm tempted to buy something for a machine i don't even own.

[bkm]

I called my dealer to find out where mine are and they said there is no update. They're calling Kawasaki to get the scoop. I'm kinda starting to sweat it until I have them in my hands.

[bkm]

Got a phone call from my dealer today and he said they are at the Kawasaki warehouse and should be at the dealer next week.

[phantomtracer]

Awesome!
The feeling of opening that box was very satisfying!

[tecaterob]

I ordered a few for stock. I'll let u know when I get them

[bkm]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/13/e7884c7f81fbf2b67300789698286791.jpg Picture my wife just sent.

[tecaterob]

I need to check on mine. Congrats on receiving yours!!!!

[MIK6]

My dealer says back on backorder.. im too late!
Going to keep checking and cross my fingers..

[just ben]

I got one and put 2 more on order

[Marty]

ok just want everyone to know those fenders are only located at the Kawasaki warehouse on the east coast. There was only a FEW limited run of those made but I checked inventory today and there was only 4 left in warehouse unfortunately i bought 3 so there is 1 left good luck buy it quick!!

[phantomtracer]

They will probably do another run, this is the second run since early March.

[oile]

I ordered 2 more for myself. Gotta keep the Tecate's looking good.

[just ben]

ok just want everyone to know those fenders are only located at the Kawasaki warehouse on the east coast. There was only a FEW limited run of those made but I checked inventory today and there was only 4 left in warehouse unfortunately i bought 3 so there is 1 left good luck buy it quick!!
Good thing I had mine on order before you snatched them All.

[dabody69]

Good thing I had mine on order before you snatched them All.

I just got 3 of them..

[tecaterob]

Got a call today from the dealership, my 2 came in...

[6spdls1z28]

My dealer said they are discontinued.

[just ben]

It depends on the parts system they use

[6spdls1z28]

It depends on the parts system they use

Really damn I'd have to drive a ways to another dealer.

[just ben]

Really damn I'd have to drive a ways to another dealer.
Call and order over the phone. They may have gone disc. Again but I have 2 more sets on order and the dealer hasn't called to tell me that they have been.

[6spdls1z28]

Call and order over the phone. They may have gone disc. Again but I have 2 more sets on order and the dealer hasn't called to tell me that they have been.

How long have you been waiting? Ill have to call a dealer in Phoenix.

[just ben]

2 or 3 weeks. The first set I got took about 4-5 weeks

[tmhcycle]

The reason we got the rear fenders was because they used that fender for the 2 stroke roll design racer quad they raced back in early 2000's .

[fieldy]

My Indiana K dealer was called by K yesterday, rear fender is on it's way! I ordered mine 2-3 weeks after the first ones on here were ordering. I should have ordered more. A+, Kawasaki.
What's a roll design racer quad and who are they in post #88 above?

[barnett468]

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What's a roll design racer quad and who are they in post #88 above?

http://www.rolldesign.com/




A+, Kawasaki.

Yup, Kawasali rules, but that's no surprise . . Kawasaki...proud manufacturers of "The Tecate...The Most Powerful 3 Wheeler In Its Class.".

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[atc007]

Curious what you guys are paying for these? NP if you don't wanna say.

[bkm]

I paid $225 after taxes. I called my dealer and he said they are showing discontinued again. I was hoping to order a few more sets.

[oile]

I paid 185 for the ones I bought before tax.

[Marty]

Paid $135 for mine

[tecaterob]

171.00 each

[6spdls1z28]

I finally found a dealer in Phoenix that says the part number is active but on backorder. 211$

[just ben]

2 more picked up at the dealer yesterday

[blue27]

I have two more on order, should ship in the next 2 weeks

[phantomtracer]

I think I paid list price, $211
I should buy another just to have but this build is already costing a fortune.