08 skid plate(where from)

hi guys seen your skid plates ,one with holes in that wrapp around and give lot more protection,but cant seem to find them for 08 any ideas where i could get one

motosportz, definitely
http://www.motosportz.com/HVA-SS/2008_skidplates_details.htm

I think you are looking at an Uptite skid plate. Call George.

111 West Dyer Rd. #B
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone: (714) 540-2920
Fax: (714) 540-2971
Email: uptite@sbcglobal.net

Do you guys really like those Uptite skids? I've seen so many bent and bashed out of shape that I question their strength. I've got one of the Utah's and while not as purty I think they are stronger. . . . .and 1/2 the price.

More to it than just slapping a piece of metal under a bike and calling it good. Engineering a skid plate takes a lot of time and the thought process is very involved. Impact absorbition major consideration being one. Air flow across motor 40% of the heat from engine is disipated thru the oil thru the cases. So must have air flow another reason for the holes. Strength??? Made to absorb the impact not transmit it to the frame then to the engine and other components on the bike,and hopefully not to your spine. Sure they will bend and bash out of shape, Made to do that, just take it off lay it on the floor beat it back into shape then go again. The simplicity of being able to remove it for cleaning and maintainance.
So what if it's more money pride comes in here $8000.+ invested in the bike at least keep it looking purty. Might be 1/2 the price but more than 10 times the amount of labor time to make them, mig welding is 1/5 the time as tig welding, tig welds look better a pride thing on my end.
Like the old Bell helmet ad said "If you got a $10.00 Head wear a $10.00 Helmet"

Later George

Not to steal the thread but I have a $10 head but cannot find a $10 helmet with the way the economy is. Maybe if Palin rode a dirt bike? Or even a quad. She did not drag that moose out in heels.

Joe

I could put a 12" hole to drain oil instead of the 3" one and will still miss and make a mess. Later George

I'm not trying to bash the Uptite plates (no pun intended) and like I said they look nice, but I don't see them faring well here the rocky norhteast. Like Motorsportz said the holes catch on rocks and make it more prone to tearing. I'm sure they are fine in other conditions. I also don't need to take them off to clean or do oil changes, so quick release is not as important to me as a solid mount.

About that $10 helmet, that may not be as bad as you think. I think it was Motorcyclist mag that did a big helmet test a couple years ago and got a few manufacturers mad at them. Seems that several low-mid priced units out-performed top-of-the-line offerings from more than one maker in a variety of tests.

I saw that helmet test and I nearly got one of the Z1R's but they were out at the moment. Still it's interesting that when you look at NASCAR, NHRA, Formula 1 etc. the professionals don't seem inclined to wear them (of course they are probably under contract). You would think they could make some inroads with that test and get a name under contract. Maybe there's more to it, I don't know.

I gotta tell ya the engineering that goes into those Uptite skid plates is amazing.

I have one on my 510 and another on my 610. When i was mounting the new 610 plate last month i was amazed at all the little detailing that went into the thing. The type and thickness of the alloy on the bottom is different, buy design ( i asked!), from the wings on the sides. Just really cool stuff.
What i like the most is that its so light, yet it covers so much more of the motor.

Check out how little of the frame rails actually touch the skid plate.

These things are worth every penny IMO.

Not saying anything negative about other skid plates, just sayin the Uptite ones are the nicest for any bike ive ever seen.

All that said--i think its good that we all feel freed to express our opinions, even if its not something i agree with.

I will take a picture of the bottom of my Uptite skid plate! That thing has taken so much abuse. I'm a novice beginner and tend to hit everything instead of popping up the bike like a trials rider. Rocks, roots, and logs...I ride them all the time! Two others that I ride with have the Motosportz plate and it also has held up beautifully.

David

just throw more mud on the skid plate issue ,
I use a CRD (2007 model) on my 08 TXC fits perfect, shape wise, but i needed to redrill the 2 front holes and do a little slotting of the 2 rear holes. Its a smaller coverage plate, hence my hoop frame rail is scraped and the main frame under the pegs also gets hit. I just like the minimum size of the thing and my bike is a trail tool not a show bike,,,its got scrapes and bruises. I have thought to drill some holes up front for air flow, but have not done it (yet).

Agreed Mike! The Uptite on mine is touching the frame rails and needs to be "adjusted" as George mentioned, this was compliments of several large trees that across the trail. For my needs it works as advertised, fits perfect and looks great!

cheers,

Mike

I have the Uptite plate and it's served me well.





This pic is from the spring when the bike was new, and as you can see, I prefer coated too. I had it done locally. It cleans up much easier and the coating ( as well as the plate) has held up like a champ. Not a lot of bouldering happening here, but copious amounts of log bashing.

I am happy that we have multiple choice now on what accessories we buy for our bikes...and I try to spread it around when I can.

Keep it up Kelly, George, Clay, OFG....


paul

thats it

thats it where can i buy one i8aktm

That's an Uptite plate....just had it powdercoated black myself.

See post #3 from bass-on-tap for all the info...