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Thumpertalk drz400 skid plate Had a fall on my DRZ on some rocks Would have lost the water pump cover if it wasn't for that skid plate. I weigh 250lbs suited up in gear. ok. Fitment was a little tricky to get figured out. The skid plate was mostly for some rough, rocky atv trails on the twat and more or less peace of mind. The bike I bought was mainly used on the street so it is still outfitted with st whats the best skid plate to buy? I,m running enduros and i found out the hard way i need one ? any help would be great they all look good in the catalogs Thanks Eddie Skid plates are mandatory on my bikes too! I wouldn't ride offroad without one! I bought the thumpertalk ones and like them. Very happy with them and like the looks. I've thought about lining both my bikes skid plates with rhino liner or something similar and still might BUT I usually use 1" wide x 1/4" thick foam weather stripping on the frame rail's which IMO works OK. Thanks! Now the bad news. It seems that the skid plate deflects engine noise upward, and the difference is quite significant. I gotta say after getting it and putting it on i can see why they recommend it so much around here. 00 + shipping. What's more, because we ordered two, he was kind enough to reduced Is there a specified torque for the bolt on the skid plate? I'd rather remove the skid plate 50 times to clean off mud and oil than pull the engine and replace engine cases one time. I would like to find one that mounts to the existing mounting holes rather than the clamp on style. P3 doesnt make any to fit . Anyone ever drill out holes to lighten it or does that compromise the strength. SKID PLATE FOR MY 02 DRZ E. I I'm thinking about going with a plastic skid plate. Is there one out there that adequetely protects the covers? If not, I was thinking that welding a little loop of steel tubing to the frame underneath both covers should stop those angry rocks/stumps fro I have an E-Line carbon fiber bash plate on my DRZ400E and I do NOT have to remove the bash plate to change the oil. But I was wondering which is the best skid plate as far as removal for dirt cleaning, tou I did research, and most people seemed to like the W. Those miles include dirt road, two-track, asphalt, gnarly Can anyone identify this skidplate. I don't want to add more weight to my KLX400SR if I don't have to, but a stronger skid plate is very desirable. Everyone seems to replace the stock bars as well. Jump to content. Can you guys that have these plates stick a tape measure on them the next time you are messing ar The plates that provide the best protection are CRD and the Baja Designs skid plate. Fork springs . I have bought a French skid plate (Meca'System) and it mounts with the stock mounting holes. Suspension revalved by MX-TECH for off road and woods conditions. i noticed as i took it offroading, the plate would resonate at certain higher rpms. Is it really that bad? I am here becase of taking a pre-caution, a full skid plate from Devol got me home. Somebody suggested that they thought the BD skid plate was wider (under the frame rails) than the WB plate. Thanks in advance for the info Also, Who invented liquid soap and why? My skid plate has saved my bike plenty of times, but that's off road (where it gets bounced off of pretty much everything). I'm looking at the skid plate here on ThumperTalk. I gathered up all the aluminum brazing rods I had collected over the years, cut up a few pieces of the same aluminum the skid plate was made from, and lit up the oxy-acetylene torch. so i bought a tonn's skid plate back in november. Nice and burley. If anyone has one let me know what you think of it and how it mounts on the bike. Took a few tires to get all the mounting tabs So one of the first things I bought for my DRZ was a skid plate in addition to case guards and 50/50 on off road tires. today i installed the Devol skid plate on my 00 drz s model. I just can't see how it works. Light Mode (Default) Dark Mode . ? Hello All, I am looking for some suggestions on skid plates for a 2008 DRZ400S that uses the existing skid plate bolt holes. R skid plate. All Activity; TT Picks; Podium; Search; More . One of the first things I want to do is install a skid plate. Planning to run a few enduros and some dual sport rides along with trails and orvs around north Georgia. The Baja designs plate is about half the price. Also, I've heard that a skid plate can make your engine sound a lot louder because it reflects the noise up. Thanks On my 2001 DRZ400S I have a glide plate under the motor but nothing hanging out to protect the water pump and stuff. The tt skidplate uses the same attachment points as the oem glide plate but uses the provided longer screws and washers. Seems like almost every modification has a compromise oh well. Excellent protection, cheaper than others, and super thick with good qualitly. A cracked case will make your adventure well over. Will be picking up my '02 DRZ-E in the spring. I think the skid plate is 150. I called BD and they told me t I need a skid plate and I need it bad. They are a bit expensive but there are no exposed bolt heads to snag. Hey can you guys recommend a skid plate for a DR-Z E. Looks like a BD skid plate. BUT FWIW, for MY particular skid plate, the frame drain goes straight down behind the skid plate. Should I remove the two plastic pieces that sit at the front of the motor? 🙂 Do those pieces even serve a purpose once the White Bros. Forums Finally, a friend from the US is coming to visit here (Israel) so its time to get that skid plate (unavailable here) and stop taking risk. It only takes one hard hit to ruin a great ride. I will feel much safer now tackling those rocks. Garage; Blogs; Gallery Remove the four screws that attach the glide plate to the bottom of the frame. Anyone know where I could find one or if the one for the 400 would fit? DRZ400/E/S/SM ; Can't find Skid Plate ?? Theme . I do not understand why Big Lou says you do, the bashplate has a 1-1/4" diameter hole right under the crankcase drain bolt and it just clears the frame downtube drainbolt in the front. I think First off, the foam Thumpertalk sent for the skid plate wasn't big enough so I just used some heavy duty gorilla tape but no issues with install and no noise at all. Thinking either the P3 MotoFlex skid plate or the TM Designworks skid plate Unless you guys have other I just got the Moose racing (eline) carbon fiber skid plate for my 07 DRZ400s and I am in the process of installing. Is it feasible to drill on the threads on the mounting tabs, then use DZ Looking for a skid plate for my drz. buy one so here's the problem. I replaced my original, noisy, cracked, So there I was cruising around in the forest on my 2012 DRZ when I completely lost it and dropped my bike. Does the dirt version have a piece there? I see bolt holes in the frame Does anyone have a Devol Skid Plate on their 'S'? I have looked at the Baja, Moose, and others and I want to know if the Devol uses the existing mounting holes on the frame. Which skid plate I'm 95% sure that i'll be buying an RPP Carbon fibre skid plate in the next few days, and after a fiasco with my stock skid plate bolts cold welding to the frame i'm thinking about a quick release system like the KTM's have. Light Mode (Default) Pinterest; Newsletter; When you buy through links I would not buy a skid plate that has to be removed/installed for every oil change, IMO thats a pain in the ass, and since we change the oil every 1000 miles, it would get annoying, the Devol skid plate is awesome, no need +1 to skid/bash plate, hand guards and smoothing down the shifter in addition TT/CFC engine side cover protectors. Once I had the skid plate on I notice that I might still be able to fit the plastics back. My side case is exposed from the front and the bott Hey Guys! Anybody out there using a carbon/fibre sdidplate from E-line accessories? Looks like a nice piece, but will it stand up? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Foolish P. The finish does not hold up to direct rock impacts. ] [This message has been edited by Bigman (edited Anybody have a baja designs bash plate? Does it get in the way of the shifter or brake? Any suggestions if baja's is no good? All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in Content titles and body; Content titles only. Gotta a drz 400s and Im running a full yoshimura pipe and I need to put the upgraded skid plate on it but I understand the larger header pipe can interfear with some of the larger skid plates. 6 . The skid plate is extra-thick, the guards are robust, and the mounting hardware is top-notch (Grade 8 Nylock Bolts!). DRZ400/E/S/SM ; Skid plate to threadlock or not Theme . I beleive his name was Matt Porritt. Everybody likes the CRD skid plate and it mounts easy. I just installed one and I am very satisfied. The Baja-Designs skid plate seems to be popular, but has anyone tried the Moose. Fits like a glove, looks great and has a sump plug hole. Can anyone help point me in the right direction? A picture of one installed on a drz would be great. It is a solid skid plate that looks good too. e. Any advice on what type of skid plate is best to also protect alternator cover, and where do I get it? Thanks Some bikes, and I think DRZ400s are one of the models, come with a factory skid plate that is smaller, narrower, like just between the frame rails. I have two friends who bought the plate and guard after seeing them on my bike. ) has to come from the US and that means paying $25US in shipping for a $75US plate. plate is on there? SB Jump to content. He was not a fan of the aluminum “Snow shovel” type; they are noisy ugly and hold mud. Shipping was so fast it made fast shippers look slow. plate. Thanks Jump to content. Does anybody have a composite skid plate (CF, Fiberglass, Kevlar, etc)? How thick is it? How have the edges been treated (square cut, flashing, open edge)? Are both sides a tooled f I'm removing the stock POS skid plate today and putting on a White Bros. The problems are: I ran a plastic skid plate on 4 other bikes I owned and raced each of then in the rocks and never had a problem with any. I'd like to have something that mounts using the original hole locations. bajadesigns. I'm sure th The E has vulnerable clutch/ignition covers so I guess the answer is an aftermarket skidplate. S. It's 100% stock and I'm getting it ready for the dirt. The White Brothers plate is easy to mount but is not as wide as the CRD or Baja Designs plate. DRZ400/E/S/SM ; Replacement BD skid plate bolts? Theme . You don't have to take the skid off to change oil, but I do because I can't keep oil from running down there. Forums Last night I managed to lay the bike down while backing down the hill coming out of my garage (front brakes take a few pumps to work right after you put the wheel back on ? ), When I picked my bike I noticed that my shiny new Tonn Skid Plate was still shiny, but the concrete now had gouges in it Any suggestions on what skid plate to get? Jump to content. THE THING WEIGHS OVER 4 POUNDS. The skid plate took the impact and was dented and moved up about a 1/4 of an inch. So far no luck on the net. [This message has been edited by Tennessee Thumper (edited 01-19-2001). I was looking into the skid plate I have the thumper talk skid plate and the frame bracket seems like I stripped it. Oil level 115mm currently(I have run it as high as 100mm with no problems) WER skid plate. It has plenty of Fabricated from 1/8" aircraft grade 4130 Chrome-moly steel and heat-treated to maximize their strength and ductility. i accidentally snapped off the All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in Content titles and body; Content titles only Hey guys, I'm making a composite skid plate for class and I'd like some info on a production version (E-line, etc). It was well constructed and gaurded the water pump, shifter and break pedel. it's really close to the edge of the skidplate) But the skid plate is a monster of beauty, isn't it. also remove the two screws on each side that attach the plastic ignition and water pump covers. Cheap insurance IMHO. I just marked on the skid plate where it was touching the exhaust and cut out a notch around it with a band saw. Of course it didnt All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in Content titles and body; Content titles only Search. It really doesn't weigh much tho, so why not run it as cheap insurance? Just purchased a Ricochet Skid Plate through Thumper Talk & I seen a couple people put a foam/weather strip on the frame rails before installing the skid plate to help reduce resonation . might have to go. Check out www. Anyone know if replacements for just that bracket are available? Jump to content. My career was put on hiatus for several years but now is the time to come back. I Help, I am insttalling a Devol skid plate that I bought from a fellow TT, I got it on but to do so I removed the two black plasticside guards that bolt to the frame. Bigman [This message has been edited by Bigman (edited 08-31-2000). But, it adequately I'm looking at the skid plate here on ThumperTalk. They still reflect a little bit of sound. Find results that contain All of my search term words; Any of my search term words of my search term words When these DRZs are stock they need certain stuff to make them rideable and one essential thing seems to be a Skid Plate. great guy. TIA Jump to content OK the DRz400 is now a year old. I would like to order the white brothers skid plate for my drz400s but I would perfer to see a picture of one before I do. Any suggestions? Do you leave the factory aluminum plate on the bike, and take the plastic ones off to get the devol plate to fit right? otherwise, the plate hits the side cases of the engine hard, and the bolts don't reach. There is also a couple 03 DR200SE,anyone make a skid plate for this bike? I have looked online and cant find one from any of the big names :confused:we just picked up the DR200SE for my wife and an 03 DRZ110 for my oldest son ? DRZ400/E/S/SM ; DR200SE skid plate source Theme . They held up to the abuse and never cracked. If I have to go aluminum , Anybody got any recommendations (I'd prefer Kevlar though). B. It was easy to install, hasn't required any maintenance, and allows basic service without removal. I tried to contact Chaparral before placing an order, because I need to know some details be what do you guys think about the W. Contact Us; Facebook; Twitter; Youtube; ThumperTalk® is a registered trademark. My DRZ is strictly a road bike no off road, however I was thinking it might protect the motor in a low slide? Do the fins come up enough to protect the motor at all, or is it mainly just protection for the underside? 2. Fitting the plate and guards was very easy, I only had to I had the same problem with my yoshi exhaust and my thumpertalk skid plate. Forums; Clubs; Articles; Reviews. Has the TT skid plate issues some have mentioned been sorted out ( adequate coverage on the sides)? Its either The TT plate, Hyde or homemade from what I have seen. Tried to remove the Moose skid plate the other day to clean the bike better two of the bolts wont come off they just strip and become round. Jump to content DRZ400/E/S/SM I’ve been looking to replace my stock skid plate and plastic case protectors. I replaced it because it's not the best fitting skid plate but it's s I am getting ready to place an order for a few more goodies and want to add a skid plate so I can get this bike off road. All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in Content titles and body I need to get a skid plate for my 09 400s . I purchased a Moose skid plate and thought I would install it on the DRZ last night. I cannot find a good picture of it mounted on a DRZ. ? DRZ400S 2001 Just installed a W. ] Having trouble finding skid plate for my '01 DRZ250. But I have been out of the loop on bikes for about 12years now and have taken the plunge and bought a 03 DRZ400s and I am have a great time with it. The only drawbacks are the bolt heads protrude from the bottom and I had to grind where the power bomb header routes by it to prevent contact. I was (and as expected based on what I had read on this forum) impressed with the pieces and have no doubts that they are some of the most well made protection to be had. Light Mode (Default) Dark Mode Pinterest; Newsletter; When you buy through links on our site As for the bash plate (skid plate) the only reason i didnt buy the TT branded one is because soooo many people had liked the build and fit of the Tonns Racing piece. Search In Everywhere; Topics; This Forum; This Topic Jump to content. I just purchased a BD skidplate and want to know if riders are removing the stock plate and plastic guards or just bolting the new plate over top. Last time I changed the oil I wanted to check the screen so I had to take the plate off. DRZ400/E/S/SM ; Thumper Talk Skid Plate Question Theme . The price was right and everything that was said about it was spot on. Included with the plate was 4 hex head screws, do I also need the aluminum "straps" that connect to the frame or will I find thrraded inserts down below? Advice please. Contact Us; Facebook; Twitter; Youtube; Instagram; Pinterest; Newsletter; When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an I am the happy recipient of two skid plates from Mike Tonn. There are a lot out there but one has to better then the rest. Classifieds. I am going to check into having it Rhino lined. com The plate is narrow enough to not add unnecessarily to the width of the bike. Forums First off the customer service from the TT Store is 2nd to none. Any suggestions? Further to my last posting: After my second ride crash can anyone recommend a good skid plate / engine protector; a rad protector, and also a lower sprocket combination - so I can approach the washouts a little slower next time. Thank you. Im not fond of the case savers- I've bought an '05 DRZ 400S and have been lurking around here for a few weeks before and since buying. When I looked last week I could find a lot of posts with answers to Hello everyone. (My local dealer got it in for me and gave me the usual 15% discount for buying my bike there) I Great forum. My friend has a road sign bolted to the bottom of his tt350. I would like to get something that also protects the side cases but is still small and clean looking. If there's someone that would like one and can't afford a new one, PM me and you can have it for the cost of shipping. A "Stover" type lock nut is welded in place to accept the +1 for the thumper talk skid plate I have punished mine your years and it's held up wonderfully. E. I appreciate any input. Contact Us; Facebook; Pinterest; Newsletter; When The Tonn's Panaman (now Deluxe) rack and 3/16" skid plate were the first accessories I put on my bike; well, right after the TT case savers actually. I posted in the skid plate thread but decided to start my own thread to see who else had this problem. R. Does the Moose plate provide good protection to the water pum I am new to the forum and can't find out where I can order this skid. I've put nearly 400 miles on the bike since installing the plate. This preps the bike to receive the new skidplate. 1. I don't understand why suzuki would use plastic guards for the sides, don't they think about stuff like that. I'm really looking forward to cruising the backroads and trails, but first the snow must melt (I live in Canada). I finally got the bolt off but now I can't find a replacement. I have a Unabiker skid plate and although I respect the design I don't know why there aren't a couple of holes on the bottom to flush out dirt and water. I tried without removing it, and things were no where near lining up People rave about the ThumperTalk Skid Plate but I've heard complaints about cooling issues Devol Skid Plate has some really good reviews Carbon fiber is my top choice because they're a lot quieter, lighter weight and ah yes here i am again , asking for your guys wisdom. I know its going to get scraped up but I just am not a fan of bare aluminum. I had fits trying to put that skid plate on! I took the old skid plate off and the 2 rubber pieces on the side of my motor off. It is very similar to the two you inquired about. The White Brothers looks to be the best since it uses the factory mounts and presumably won't rattle or slip around. Definetly worth the investment, IMO. had a little trouble fitting it, but i shipped it back to Mike and he fixed it in a jiffy. More . I hate those huge skid plates that cover the entire engine. I need to get new mounting hardware for it. Link to comment All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in Content titles and body; Content titles only Hi, Just yesterday I traded in my Kawasaki Sport Bike for a ? brand new 2002 DR650. Maybe you could get something like that. Then it probably saved my DRZ's frame and, possibly, engine. If so, then it offers somewhat better protection for the ridiculously fragile engine cases. Hope this helps others out there. Good quality construction and heavy duty but not heavy. Great looking skid plate, I opted to go the anodized route. All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in Content titles and body; Content titles only does anyone know who makes a skid plate that actually will protect the bottom of the cases to. The clamp on the one hole presses up against the engine case just enough that the nut doesn't line up. I want it to bolt up to the factory bolt holes so that must be considered. thanks I have the thumper talk skid plate. Anything else (WB, BBR, Utah sportcycle, etc. Please include any links to the product sites. Would appreciate some recommendations regarding a good skid plate for the 400E that doesn't interfere with oil/filter changes, and is easy to install. I land from a small jump on a rock, I contacted it below the left side engine case. As the instructions clearly state, remove the header pipe first. The coverage is good and the installation was not very difficult. What caught my eye was the mod he did to his skid plate. Unibiker and Force also make great radiator guards. This skid plate pretty much did nothing for several years until this Thursday. Thanks. However hand guards & sliders won't necessarily save you off-road from damage to the side of the I have found a lot of references about skid plates in my search, but I have not been able to find something I'm looking for: the size (metric units if possible, please ;-) of the 4 bolts fixing the stock plate. any help would be appreciated. Is the TT plate? Any help is appreciated. My DRZ is strictly a road bike no off road, however I was thinking it might protect the motor in a low slide? Do the fins come I just installed a Hyde skid plate and found a few things I think that are worth mentioning about the process. Thanks Every time I take my MSR skid plate off I say, "Man, that hit would have hosed my motor!" I ride a dub-r and from what is sounds like the motor is quite exposed at the belly similar to the DRZ. DRZ400/E/S/SM; Activity. Any input would be very helpful. Do I Is there a more popular skid plate over another in the DRZ options? I want the most protection, but would also consider style over another possibly also. I went to my local dealer and he told me plastic is better than aluminum. Plus the skid plate has big gashes all over the bottom of it. Anyone see a downside for me drilling a couple of holes on the bottom for that purpose? I I was at the dealer last night and some guy traded in his 02 DRZE. The impacts chip off the bed liner. I would like something a little nicer. There was a guy over at the wr/yz forum who was charging 100. What's the best looking thing I could put there. So my questions are, is the three-piece carbon fiber type Just got a new Utah Sport Cycle plate to replace the Moose (older Utah Sport Cycle version) that I have now. Forums Hi got a moose carbon fiber skid plate for the DRZ400E. Later David There are plastic bash / skid plates available - I have yet to try these . Contact Us; Facebook; Twitter; Youtube; Instagram; Pinterest; Newsletter; When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission Hi all, absolutely love the amount of info on TT & like the way you guys get into the DRZ. the plate is painted with graphite duplicolor rim paint, its Try searching for a Rugged Rider skid plate, they mount like the Tonns. 00. I am not sure if I like the clamps on the others. P. The foam also acts against the bolts coming loose on the plate. How thick is the aluminum on the TT plate? Got to figure this out befor Does anyone have pics of the hyde skidplate on their drz400? If so, how do you like it? The Tonn's skid plate: ( the shifter, an MSR 1" over. Very solid to the frame. Need one for rocky conditions. I can get a Moose skid plate for a very good price here in Canada. ANY SUGGESTIONS? CARBON FIBER OR OTHER BRANDS? ? All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in Content titles and body; Content titles only I need to purchase a skid plate for my Z. It also fits like a glove. Who make the best skid plate for the bike, one that offers the most protection for the best price. Didn't exactly bolt right up. I am just about to trash it! The front clamps are a nightmare, the screws are super short and the plate in The baja designs one is really good. Rode my bike for the first time with the WB skid plate installed, and I was quite surprised how much louder the bike was. Corky ? My "big" aluminum skid plate is the Devol Skid Plate. I am in australia, own a DRZ 400E and have just ordered Devol guards & I'm looking for a skid plate for my 05 S and want one that is a direct bolt on. plate,and just wanted to check one more time before ordering one. You could also cut a bigger Where Can I Get The Kool Carbon-Fiber Skid Plate That Kiedrowski Use's!? And Will It Fit On My S-Model!?? DRZ400/E/S/SM; Activity. Seems like White Bros. With out the skid plate the left engine case w I JUST GOT A WHITE BROS. Does anybody know of anybody making a Kevlar Skid plate to fit. ? Actually, getting two of those, for my riding buddy and myself. when i was putting it on. Ok I have the Yoshimura full exhaust and then ordered the new style Baja Designs skid plate for my bike and when I put it on and started it smoke started coming from the plate and I noticed the If you are in the market for a skid plate, give the E-line Carbon Fiber one a chance. Well, I stripped the head of one of the allen bolts holding it on. Not to complain, but I got the nice skid plate for the DRZs, and it weighs just under a ton. . Shock spring 5. Ricochet Skid Plate A skid plate is more than a necessity on an adventure ride. fix the skid plate but dunno where this part go. What's a good skid plate for the DRZ. Bike looks half-naked without the skid. 1st thing. Forums anyone knows where this part from the thumpertalk skid plate go. DRZ400/E/S/SM ; Skid plate necessity Theme . Perry I am looking at getting a skid plate, and I was looking for the widest thickest one. It provides nearly zero protection to either the clutch or magneto cases, forget about the water pump. It seems to have the case guards built in, saving you having to buy the additional ones. the bolts are all snugged up , with loctite. Products; Vehicles; The nice thing about skid plates like tonn's is that it'll give you some side engine protection too. On the street? It'll save you from stone chips and might help in the event of an accident, but probably isn't a make-or-break kind of thing. It bolts directly to the frame in 4 places. Joe. Forums Jump to content. That is the game you play when you buy multiple aftermarket parts that are built for a stock bike though. Any suggesiton on replacements New Hyde Racing skid plate. Going to get one, I've lucky so far and have not hurt the cases but it is going to happen. and Toons out out of the picture now. i double checked the Which brand of skid plate bolts into the existing mounts on a DRZ400S? My Baja Designs skid plate and ignition guard paid for themselves this last weekend during the 180 miles of offroad riding I did in Mammoth, CA. ThumperTalk® is a registered trademark. But do not know who makes it. Even if you aren't planning on riding street much DO NOT I ordered the TT store skid plate for my DRZ400s. DRZ400/E/S/SM; but I just bought a Hyde Skid Plate for my Does anyone have a devol skid plate on there bike? I have a amazon voucher and I was looking at this plate. I'M TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT, NOT GAIN ANY. It's for an "E" model. So I recently bought a 2014 DRZ400S model in order to hit the trails with my 2 young sons who are just starting their dirt bike careers. Just installed the skid platethe front clamps don't fit flush to the frameis this a problem???and has anyone really had problems with the clamp hitting the oil line Jump to content DRZ400/E/S/SM Just got my WB skid plate. I am just glad I didn't hit anything before, but now This is a great forum you all have alot of very good info. The skid plate is a wonderful piece except that it doesnt cover the shifter side of the bike enough. Luckily for me there was a nice rock waiting for my bike and completely smashed my water pump cover and as After many, many trial fittings on the bike, and additional hammer-whupping between fittings, the skid plate finally shaped up enough to suit me. Good luck. Products; Vehicles; More . I will have my suspension set up properly for my weight and riding style. Ear plugs help with the noise, The e-line's phone # is 508-295-0812. it would make a rattling sound. As opposed to the clamps that my KLR skid plate has. Ran the bike with no plate, nice and quite. The Ricochet skid plate is made out of aircraft aluminum which is incredibly Greetings to all. Ran the bike with the modified plate, almost as quite, no more loud noises and I can hear the exhaust way more now. From what everyone says, it works great! I love my Yoshi pipe too. Now after about 5K miles I have still never really banged it on rocks or a Well 4 months of trail riding have taken a toll on the skid plate finish. Who makes a good one and Hello friends, I installed a Ricochet Off-Road skid plate plate on my KLX300R several months ago. At $118 Canadian, plus taxes, I didn’t think it was too bad. I have read through past forums on this subject but most of the skid plates are not made or sold anymore. I am hoping that someone has fitted one on there bike and can show me where there bracket go. The B&B bash plates that are on my bikes are supplied with the foam tape already fitted. I switched tires to D606's and have done some hardcore rocky single track. 48kg. Skid Plate let me know thanks mike All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in Content titles and body; Content titles only All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; Find results in Content titles and body; Content titles only I've got the Baja Designs skid plate on my DRZ. I have used B&B frame guards - they are awesome and prevent frame rub and scuffing. Thought I would post a couple pics for anyone interested. Couldn't find any videos about mounting one, so decided to upload one showing it on the bike. You can only put the clamp in one position because it hits the Just picked up my white bros skid plate ?, what a difference compared to the stocker. Unabiker radiator guards - Installed a ThumperTalk Skid Plate on a Suzuki DRZ 400 (DR-Z400S). I have the tt case savers but was looking for a little protection. 12. Also if you can post a pic that would be great. The Baja Designs plate is the best protection for the money. I asked and turns out he added extra heighth and width to his existing plate. The skid plate has done its job protecting the cases though. ? Any idias on how to take them off? Does WB skid plate comes with allen screws too? Cycra vented front number plate. I believe the Devol is a bolt on. changing oil)? They look very similar to me but I have only been able to compare Internet photos. I would like some opinions on my choise of radiator guards & skid plate. I have the White Bros under frame shield thingy- is the biggest POS ever- period. All Activity; TT Picks; Podium; Has any one compared the Devol and Baja Designs Skid plates for the DRZ400E? Are there any significant differences in protection or ease of mounting and maintaining (i. ? Used skid plate for sale DRZ/KLX 400 E-bay # 1874971828. ruchk rfebkyr kwwf erl iymg yim tlcbgf njge jfwoi kzvozg