Removing Front Fender On A GZ250

[Pez D Spencer]

My name is Joe. Im 29 years old and will be buying my first bike next week. Im getting a GZ250. I also considered the Honda Rebel which was also in my price range but the Rebel was too small and uncomfortable for me. The GZ250 on the other hand was a perfect fit.

My question is about removing the front fender. I want to remove the front fender simply because I think it will make the bike look "tougher". However, I dont want to make the bike unsafe. Someone told me that if I take the front fender off then rocks and other debris will fly up and hit me and the engine. I was just wondering if this is true and whether or not it's a good idea to take the front fender off.

Thanks for any info.

[tlwisner]

Yeah, the front fender really does serve a purpose, especially if the road is anything less than clean and dry.

[GZ250]

My suggestion, Do not remove any fender. Prevent many thing from reaching you.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by tlwisner

Yeah, the front fender really does serve a purpose, especially if the road is anything less than clean and dry.

....but you don't have to take our advice, P.D.
It comes off easily with 4 bolts.
Wait for it to rain. Take it off. Ride on the wet road. Come back here and tell us how you like having water/mud slung up in your face.
And then think about what happens if you encounter a freshly oiled road or fresh "tar snakes" or newly painted lines on the road.

OTOH, for a select few, all that is just a part of the riding experience.

I am not one of them, however.