1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Kevlar Shock Mud Guard

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by Shane1551, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. Shane1551 Husqvarna

    Location:
    Atlanta, GA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TXC 250 R
    I recently got a factory Kevlar mud guard from Italy. When I put it on my bike it sat a lot closer to the tire compared to the factory rubber one. After one ride the tire started to wear through the Kevlar. I currently have a 120/100/18 tire on the bike. Would a 110/100/18 be better suited or just put the original guard on and call it at day? I got the mud guard because I hadn't seen one like it before and don't to destroy it.
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    Shane1551, Sep 23, 2020
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  2. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    The smaller profile tire will definitely put more space between the knobs and the guard, but there will always be some wear from debris being thrown into it, and also because the guard will will flex and move to a certain degree.
    Dirtdame, Sep 23, 2020
    #2

  3. Sjiefke Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Husqvarna 510 SMR '10
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kawasaki ZX6R '07
    The 120 or 110 width is probably not the problem. As far as I know his kevlar mudguard was used on the 510 centennial. Its stock tires were 140/80-18. So I think a lower tire like a 120/90-18 should do the trick...
    Sjiefke, Sep 23, 2020
    #3

  4. Shane1551 Husqvarna

    Location:
    Atlanta, GA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TXC 250 R
    Thanks for the information. It’s about time to get get a new tire anyways so probably will try a 120/90/18.
    Shane1551, Sep 23, 2020
    #4

  5. Darkside Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none left
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta, ktm, aprilia
    kevlar and carbon fiber are not good materials for use in abrasion applications. my carbon skid plate lasted 2 rides
    Darkside, Sep 23, 2020
    #5