I just got a piece of hard rubber and glued it in to cover the hole.

 

Does the hole even have a function? I cannot figure it. I can get down on the ground and check the tread under the plate. No cooling air can possibly come through that rectangle. What is the excuse for its existence

 

No function. It is just a design feature. Same type rear fender on an FXTR. If you do a burnout it does let the smoke out like a chimney.

 

That's a great solution, Mike!
In addition to a modification of the fender hole, I think the "tray" under the seat needs an aftermarket version for storage, like a little trunk. If I carry my charging cable anywhere, it's likely going to be in my Jeep as I haul my Livewire to places like the Keys and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Not sure what it would take to retrofit the electrical system of the Jeep to be a charger when driving (2nd alternator?), but that would be cool too.
Regardless, I like your fender solution.

 

I just use a piece of acetate (laminate like what you use for paper covering.) Here are some shots (thinnest solution in case something tries to get stuck in there.)

With clear, you could light it also hide your brake light under there if you do any sort of elimination.

I do believe it was a design element to "see the tire" but it is more of a pain then anything... 'specially when it's wet (which it is frequently in Seattle.)

During the "dry months, I just take the rear fender off anyway, 'cause I do like to see the tire.

 

On my side, I'm working on doing a fiber carbon parts to close this hole.First time, I'm learning how to create carbon fiber part. At this stage I'm working on a plaster mould and I m also thinking of using direclty a thin carbon fiber plate.

 

One of your countrymen has done that. Looks very nice.

 

I'd love to know as well. Years ago, a friend was mastering the molding of fiberglass and carbon fiber for things like climbing walls and such, but I never followed-up. The idea you have is great. I'm calling my friend to see if he can do the same. Like all I've read thus far, I don't like that cut-out in the rear fender either. Makes a mess of wet roads.

 

Sorry for the multiple sending sending, I spend time doing positive and negatif plaster molds ( 4 of 5 at the end..).
Now I will add a varnish coat , perhaps before I will switch to a mat carbon finish..
then I will glu it on the mudguard with the professionnal glue.

 

Eric I really like what you have done and would be interested in a purchase if that is in the cards.

 

Thanks,
it' has been a long job in fact to obtain this parts, the plaster mold is now out of order for a second epoxy carbon run ( too much cracks..).
So the next steps are to optimise a little bit the shape with the help of cads data guys, including a scan operation then creation of polyester mold to have the possibity to create more easly carbon parts.😅😅 See you in 1 month, 2 ?
Or spending time to create a new plaster mold from my existing negativ plaster mold for a new one shot carbon part...😅. The positiv point is that I still have enought carbon fiber + epoxy resin .

 

Thanks,
it' has been a long job in fact to obtain this parts, the plaster mold is now out of order for a second epoxy carbon run ( too much cracks..).
So the next steps are to optimise a little bit the shape with the help of cads data guys, including a scan operation then creation of polyester mold to have the possibity to create more easly carbon parts.😅😅 See you in 1 month, 2 ?
Or spending time to create a new plaster mold from my existing negativ plaster mold for a new one shot carbon part...😅. The positiv point is that I still have enought carbon fiber + epoxy resin .

Looks fantastic..... I went with a ‘nici’ piece of rubber for now, it’s often wet and cold in the uk. But what you have made oaks great

 

I m still working on this subject, I inform the community that will come back next week with a file .stl for a basic 3Dprinter.
So you can print in ABS and used it as you want with a light sanding and painting or like me use it as a base for epoxy and carbon fiber.
Finally fixed with glue inside the mud guard.

 

I m still working on this subject, I inform the community that will come back next week with a file .stl for a basic 3Dprinter.
So you can print in ABS and used it as you want with a light sanding and painting or like me use it as a base for epoxy and carbon fiber.
Finally fixed with glue inside the mud guard.

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Eric, can I pay you for one that has a mod to shoot the water straight back in a flat rail style, slightly high enough to spray an average car windshield?

Kind of "back off or get wet" style!

If not a straight rail (which would be easiest) spray out in a bar and shield!

It'd need to channel the up spray into a funnel that pipes it back out of course.

 

Eric, thank you. I for one am ready to pay for your innovative solution.

 

I have one of these on my ICE HD...

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...on the '02 Dyna.

Oh, and 2 pairs of two on my ute.

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For the LW I think we need something more modern: e.g. a phased plasma rifle in the 400 gigawatt range... it's the only way to be sure. (Classical movie reference).

 

I have one of these on my ICE HD...

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For the LW I think we need something more modern: e.g. a phased plasma rifle in the 400 gigawatt range... it's the only way to be sure. (Classical movie reference).

totally maybe I can light the spray with a led strip so it looks all ray gun!

And for responsibility, I'll stick a mesh screen in there so only water comes through. Gotta be "safe".

 

Version 1 3D Printing
ready for sanding+ resine +painting

Version 2 epoxy carbone+ matt vernish

Job done

 

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Version 1 3D Printing
ready for sanding+ resine +painting

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Version 2 epoxy carbone+ matt vernish

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Job done

I am digin' how shiny that fender is!

what did you do to get it that way?

 

THANK YOU ERIC!

My Eric-designed and -manufactured custom quality carbon-fiber cut-out rear-fender water-blocker (complete with sensible instructions for the terminally non-tech-gifted) arrived in the mail yesterday as darkness was falling... so naturally I did a midnight install. Looks good! Well done Eric.

 

Perfect

 

One way to resolve the rear fender cutout issue (but I prefer my Eric-modified one...)

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Live wire is really fully compatible with creating custom, a professionnal job on this one, thanks for the sharing

 

Problem solved on the new Live wire today reveal :

But Is there still a tire behind this fender ?

 

Problem solved on the new Live wire today reveal :
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But Is there still a tire behind this fender ?

it's a skateboard instead!!
BUT, we now have a place to purchase a fender without a hole if desired!

 

Just discovered this the other day: Livewire Fender Cover
Figured for $30 USD what the heck so I ordered it. I'll take pix when it comes in and when I get it installed, and write up a quick review.

Ride safely!

 

Figured for $30 USD what the heck so I ordered it. I'll take pix when it comes in and when I get it installed, and write up a quick review

Hello I of course have the same problem and I am interested to know the result ... thank you
Philippe

 

yes, thanks for sharing

 

Or you can get this one 2019-2020 LIVEWIRE FENDER COVER

 

Surprising, that you have the cads data of the fender and you have created this not real smooth parts, is there an univisible reason ?

 

This was created by a member of the Facebook group and he 3D scanned the fender in order to design the part. He uses the group as a sales channel to the market.

 

I bought it and am a bit disappointed... be VERY careful when installing it, it is soft and fragile. if your press too hard it'll break.

 

Ok, on my side I've created an carbon-epoxy version , visible on this website.I'will have to plan to rebuild a couple of them ; but it's a handmade long job.....

 

Bonjour
J’ai commandé et reçu le même cache qui était semble-t-il de meilleure qualité ... et je l’ai posé ce we.
Je prendrais une photo demain ...
C’est beaucoup mieux de toute façon que ce que j’avais posé en attendant

 

Bonjour
J’ai commandé et reçu le même cache qui était semble-t-il de meilleure qualité ... et je l’ai posé ce we.
Je prendrais une photo demain ...
C’est beaucoup mieux de toute façon que ce que j’avais posé en attendant
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Bon et bien en fait j’ai fait un aller-retour au bureau et le soir le cache n’était plus là !
Je vais donc devoir en commander un autre mais cette fois je le fixerai avec de la colle super forte car les adhésifs n’ont pas tenu le coup, certainement à cause des pavés dans Paris ... à suivre

 

So, what I ended up doing is ordering a rear fender for the LiveWire One. No cut out and dealer assures me it will fit. Part is back-ordered but I expect it by the end of March. Dealer told me the MSRP is $300.20 US, but my cost after MVP discount is 355.20. I'll let you know hoe it goes once I get it installed.

 

So, what I ended up doing is ordering a rear fender for the LiveWire One. No cut out and dealer assures me it will fit. Part is back-ordered but I expect it by the end of March. Dealer told me the MSRP is $300.20 US, but my cost after MVP discount is 355.20. I'll let you know hoe it goes once I get it installed.

SORRY! Typos, my cost after discount was $255.20 US, and I'll let you know how it goes...
I need to learn to proofread before I hit POST.

 

CrossBones, do you have a web link for the fender? Or was this based off a phone call / in-person order?
I really dislike the hole too, but I hate to bugger it up with a so-so solution. I like what you found.
Given the rain, sand on the roads... riding on Cape Cod, MA almost demands the hole be plugged if you don't want your LW to look like you never wash it. Thanks for the lead!

 

CrossBones, do you have a web link for the fender? Or was this based off a phone call / in-person order?
I really dislike the hole too, but I hate to bug it up with a so-so solution. I like what you found.
Given the rain, sand on the roads...riding on Cape Cod, MA almost demands the hole be plugged if you don't want your LW to look like you never wash it. Thanks for the lead!

I have not fully followed this convo... but have you tried shiftkoncepts ?
I've purchased all their 3D parts except the plate frame and plug and they are all pretty nice.
I run a shorty fender when it's dry, so I don't bother with the plug and I made a translucent cover so I could still see the tire.