1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Best Quality Aftermarket Fenders for a 1980 390WR?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by 390wr Jon, Jul 30, 2017.

  1. 390wr Jon Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 Husqvarna 390WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 BMW R100RS
    Any thoughts or past experience on the best aftermarket white plastic fenders for a 1980 390 WR?

    Husqvarna-parts.com?
    RTR-MOTO?
    DC Plastics?

    Thanks.
  2. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    It depends on the plastic quality you really want. If you want OEM quality then Phillip at Husqvarna-parts.com is the only source of that level of plastic. DC Plastics does vacuum bagging rather than injection mold and you also get a lower level of plastic as well. I use DC Plastics for offroad use as I consider it for rider restoration only. I am not familiar with RTR-Moto, but if they do not have their own plastics, they likely carry DC.
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  3. 390wr Jon Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 Husqvarna 390WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 BMW R100RS
    Since I am looking for OEM quality, Philip at Husqvarna-parts it is. Thanks.
  4. Vinskord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    400 CR
    From RTR-MOTO web site - see #2:

    RTR-MOTO - Copy.jpg
  5. 390wr Jon Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 Husqvarna 390WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 BMW R100RS
    Vinskord, I'll revisit the RTR Moto products before making a final decision. Thanks.
  6. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    An interesting option you found. I prefer Philip at Husqvarna parts. It makes a one stop shipping cost
    for his plastic. It's great looking stuff. First class looks. And note the rear fender style looks like the original.

    Of all things saved. The one bike I have here has original 83 to 86 rear fender stamped underside a
    Husqvarna symbol. A true stock fender to compare. It looks new, not yellow.
  7. 390wr Jon Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 Husqvarna 390WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1979 BMW R100RS
    Still have my original fenders, but there are no Husky logos underneath. Perhaps there were no logos for fenders in the 1980 model year.
  8. motomwo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Imbler Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many vintage big bore and automatics

    The 1980 fenders did not have the Husky Logo on them. I don't think Husky started that until about 1983.
    Marty
  9. GaryM Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Austin, Tx
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1981 430cr second 430 CR 500cr
    Other Motorcycles:
    1981 490 Maico
    Yes it was that year. Just talking about true husky style. Some have a lip around edge.
  10. motomwo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Imbler Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many vintage big bore and automatics

    John at Vintage Husky has nice plastic, see the link below. I have used the plastic he sell and it is good.

    http://www.vintagehusky.com/products/fenders/f0016.htm

    Marty
  11. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    We had many (maybe it was most?) 81/82's come through with a glossy front fender and a matte finish rear fender. Always thought that was weird, but perhaps they had different suppliers from time to time. Anybody else have that?

    Edit: Oops. I see you're asking about WR. I'm talking about CR/XC matte rears.
  12. motomwo Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Imbler Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many vintage big bore and automatics
    Yes the 81/82 WR's originally had a matte finish on the rear fender and glossy on the front.

    Marty
  13. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Does anybody make good matte finish rears?
  14. Michel Dufayard Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    France
  15. grouty Auto Lover ...

    Location:
    South West UK
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    78 390WR, 78 390 AMX, 500 Humph
    Other Motorcycles:
    works 73 CCM 520, another 73 CCM520
    I bought the RTR fender kit for my 78WR. The repro Falk enduro rear was absolutely brilliant. Better than the original, great gloss finish and it fitted perfectly. It came with a standard copy front which I have not used (yet) as I already had a DC one on there. The front RTR is much better quality than the DC.
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