DIY / BODY PARTS

Installing the Pipe Work Stabilizer and Front Fender on a 250TR

The Pipe Work Stabilizer prevents the front fork from twisting when running without a fender. We introduce its all-black, understated design and the steps for fitting it to a 250TR with the front wheel removed.

What you'll learn in this article

Features of the Pipe Work Stabilizer and Front Fender
Points for jacking up the front end
Steps for removing the front wheel and fitting the stabilizer

A popular combination for bikes that want a clean front end is the Pipe Work Stabilizer with the Pipe Work Front Fender. Here we walk through the process using a 250TR installation as an example.

01 Features of the Pipe Work Stabilizer

Acts as a stabilizer to prevent the front fork from twisting when running without a fender
Can be used with tall-profile tires such as Firestone
All-black design without the "added-on" look typical of fenders

02 Jacking up and removing the front wheel

Put the bike in 1st gear and roll it backward until it stops.
Before jacking up, loosen anything that's tightly fastened.
Set the jack firmly under the frame.
Carefully remove the bolts you loosened earlier and take off the front wheel.

POINT

The key is to loosen tight bolts before jacking up. It's much safer than applying force while the bike is in the air.

03 Fitting the stabilizer and finishing up

Carefully pass the stabilizer up from below the front fork without scratching it, and loosely secure it with the bolts.
Refit the wheel as before. Apply grease to the wheel collars and axle at this point.
Finally, re-tighten everything and you're done.