MILO Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 i'm still debating cutting mine. i like the look, but for those who say they don't do shit, i'm not so sure about that. maybe not for your lower legs, but it does protect your face a little. there's been lots of times that i looked around the fenders to see if a tire was low and then got blasted with water or mud. :: and they are always caked with mud after riding, so they do catch some of it. i've taken mine off and rode around the yard before and i do like the view, seeing the tires and watching the suspension work is kind of cool. i'd have to go on some normal rides to be sure before doing it though. i'd suggest that to anyone who's not sure about doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullet Man Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 i sure as shit aint looking at my wheel/tires when i'm riding hard. i'm looking atleast 2seconds in front of me. you look where you want to ride. any racer will tell you that. i did it for looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILO Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 i sure as shit aint looking at my wheel/tires when i'm riding hard. i'm looking atleast 2seconds in front of me.you look where you want to ride. any racer will tell you that. i did it for looks. yeah, i always thought that too. if i'm looking at my tires, i'm gonna crash into a tree or something, lol. i'm always looking way ahead and planning my path, then take it. kind of like my work philosophy. plan your work and work your plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shee rips Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 i notice that at speed the front fenders cause the front end to lift a bit. can be scary when cresting hills and the front end starts lifting up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 more aerodynamic also :happy: You got that wright. Stock banshee is like riding with a sheet of plywood in front of ya. Front fenders are like air brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybluerider Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Stock front fenders are ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5150banshee Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 what do u want those ugly ass dumbo ears on for i ride sand and have them cut and i never get sand in my face but then again if you go fast enough its for anything to hit your face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magno Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 just make it fasterrrrrrrrrr......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosBanshee44 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 I still have my front fenders on but i'm definitly about to give them a chop..Just haven't had time to do it but i'm doin it for looks fo sho! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwhite749 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I have a desert tank on my shee and I think it looks better with the fenders, helps with the size of the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I have a desert tank on my shee and I think it looks better with the fenders, helps with the size of the tank I've seen Banshee's with the 5 gal Clark tank & the shaved fenders still look better. I run the IMS 4 Gal & don't think it looks bad :shrug: 5 gal is a fair amount of fuel for duner though.. How many miles or hours does that give u? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLastShotx Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Chop the fronts for sure, I have had mine chopped for a long time and I have barley had any stuff flung up at me from the front tires, if you have goggles on it isn't a problem at all. I haven't cut my rears though and I don't think I will, the amount of dirt on the bottom of my rear fenders even after a short ride tells me that the rears do make a big difference, and it really doesn't look that bad with just the rears imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Chop the fronts for sure, I have had mine chopped for a long time and I have barley had any stuff flung up at me from the front tires, if you have goggles on it isn't a problem at all. I haven't cut my rears though and I don't think I will, the amount of dirt on the bottom of my rear fenders even after a short ride tells me that the rears do make a big difference, and it really doesn't look that bad with just the rears imo. Dude!! You're avatar is killing me :yelrotflmao: :yelrotflmao: Pink Panther is getting tossed up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwhite749 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've seen Banshee's with the 5 gal Clark tank & the shaved fenders still look better. I run the IMS 4 Gal & don't think it looks bad :shrug: 5 gal is a fair amount of fuel for duner though.. How many miles or hours does that give u? The tank is almost 6 gallons and in pismo it lasted almost all weekend but that was before my upgrades, but in ocotillo or glamis(after upgrades) prolly about 6 to 8 hours before i have to fill up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I race cut the fronts because I cant stand not seeing the front tires, I feel like I am riding a cardboard box. I only do a modes trim on the bike to get rid of the section of the fender that bolts up with the stock foot protection units. It also keeps down on stretch marks and scuffing when running through the trees at the dunes. My cousins race cut the rears, they say it looks better, but I think its cause they crash all the time and put stretch marks in full rear fenders. This is my old bike. This is my new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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