UFO Plast Vented Front Fender
MSRP: $34.95
$27.96
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The UFO Plast Vented Front Fender is an advanced, aerodynamic replacement front fender engineered to provide enhanced radiator airflow and roost deflection for modern motocross and off-road motorcycles. Factory front fenders often have solid rear sections that block cooling air from reaching the radiators at speed, leading to high engine operating temperatures during hot summer motos, deep mud events, and slow technical singletrack climbs. UFO Plast solves this by incorporating functional cooling vents into the rear fender section.
Manufactured in Pontedera, Italy, from premium injection-molded polypropylene, the UFO Vented Front Fender offers exceptional resistance to rock impact fractures, stress whitening, and UV sunlight fading. The rear half of the fender features engineered aerodynamic louvered vents that scoop oncoming air and direct high-velocity airflow straight into the radiator cooling fins while simultaneously blocking mud, roost, and debris from packing into the core. The top surface incorporates structural stiffening ribs that prevent fender flap and deflection at high speeds.
- Material: High-impact, UV-stabilized polypropylene resin
- Aerodynamics: Integrated rear cooling louvers for direct radiator airflow
- Structural Design: Longitudinal stiffening ribs to eliminate high-speed aerodynamic flap
- Mounting Configuration: Universal 4-bolt pattern compatible with Japanese and European lower clamps
- Origin: Precision injection molded in Pontedera, Italy
- Hardware Integration: Uses OEM collar washers and 6mm hex flange bolts
### Step-by-Step Installation & Safety Protocols Installation is quick and easy. Remove the four 8mm or 10mm bolts beneath the lower triple clamp holding the existing front fender. Remove the old fender and inspect the triple clamp mounting face and speedometer cable guide (if equipped). The UFO fender features a pre-drilled or precision-marked 4-bolt universal mounting grid. Align the fender under the lower triple clamp, insert the four bolts with their wide steel collar washers, and tighten evenly in an X-pattern to 8-10 Nm. Ensure the fender clears the front tire at full fork compression and does not bind on brake lines during lock-to-lock steering.
### Maintenance & Cleaning Routine Maintenance requires washing with regular soap and water and clearing any dried mud out of the rear cooling louvers after muddy events. Avoid harsh pressure washing directly on vinyl graphics or thin edges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do the rear vents improve engine cooling?
A: The vents allow cooling airflow to pass directly through the fender and into the radiator fins, lowering coolant temperatures by several degrees during high-demand riding.
Q: Will the vented design allow mud to spray onto my goggles?
A: No. The aerodynamic louvers are angled downward and rearward, directing air toward the engine while blocking roost and mud from flying upward toward the rider.
Q: Will this fender fit different brands and years of motocross bikes?
A: Yes. UFO Plast manufactures this fender with a universal lower clamp mounting pattern that fits standard Japanese and European four-bolt triple clamp configurations.
Q: Can I drill additional mounting holes if my clamp pattern is unique?
A: Yes, the reinforced top mounting base can be custom-drilled if required for vintage or unique triple clamp bolt spacings.
Q: Does this fender prevent front tire mud packing?
A: The wide underside radius provides generous clearance above standard 21-inch front tires, preventing sticky clay from jamming between the tire tread and the fender.