Need a non-aluminum skid plate recomendation for 09 TXC450.

I need a skidplate for my 09 TXC450. I PREFER not to have aluminum. I like the looks of the alum ones, but they make an awful racket when you tag a rock.

P3 comes to mind, but my dealer didn't really like the sound of his carbon skidder.

Any other options?

P3 comes to mind

I have a slightly used P3 if you are interested. I switched to a Hyde because I think it offers more protection, but I have been running CF skid plates for years without issue. Hold up as good or better than Aluminum, IMO.

I'm pretty sure Hyde stepped up and made him an offer he couldnt refuse, they've been nothing but good to deal with for us, although we have had pans on back order for a while, maybe they are available now.

I have a P3 CF and I have had no issues with it. I have been riding a lot of rock lately and it has been taking a beating...

They did step up and make it right. I suppose this thread (and it's sister at TT) can live on for purposes of skid plate recomendations?

http://gallery.me.com/glangston1#100024

George's (Uptite) aluminum plate has a lot of holes in it and doesn't seem as loud as the solid ones.

Here's what one guy (Rick Ramsey...has a nice website on his bikes and other items) said about putting on the Uptite skid plate.

Skidplate Update

After calling Hyde Racing several times and hearing them insist that they did not plan a plastic skid plate for the TE610, I finally capitulated and called George (at Up-Tite). Yes, he had the skid plate for my bike and the price was now $195 because the price of stainless had gone up, blah, blah, blah. I sent him an e-mail with my name, address, etc on Wednesday and a box arrived by uniformed delivery the following Monday. That George is nothing if not prompt when it comes to orders.

I never really wanted the Up-Tite skidplate because it looked so HUGE in all the pictures. And HEAVY. And NOISY. But Hyde Racing let me down and all I had was George's creation. You see, although the Ricochet skidplate that I bought from Moto Tech was only a stop-gap, once Hyde dropped the ball, I was going to stick with the aluminum unit. Until I read Geek's report on ADVRider about taking a hit on his engine case because of the skimpy design of the skidplate. His skidplate looked just like the Ricochet and I didn't want to take a chance and bust a hole in the case of my black beauty. After perusing every picture I could find of the Up-Tite unit, I decided that it would offer the protection I needed and I'd just have to put up with the size, weight, and noise.


As I unpacked the box, I was stunned by the Up-Tite skidplate. It was enormous. And heavy. And looked noisy. But once I put it up against the engine, I could see that the size was necessary in order to cover up all the vulnerable areas. And the weight really wasn't that bad: the Ricochet weighs 3 pounds 10.5 ounces and the Up-Tite weighs 4 pounds 1.65 ounces, only 7.15 ounces heavier. Not even a soft-drink heavier.

I noticed the Up-Tite has what appeared to be a heavier base and thinner wings than the Ricochet. Measuring I found the Ricochet to be a uniform .16 inch thick whereas the Up-Tite has a .18 inch thick base and .12 inch thick wings. How clever; heavy only where you really need it. I think the many holes in the Up-Tite keep the weight down also.

I really like the Up-Tite mounting system; no more mangled round-head allen bolts to cope with. And the drain holes are just where they need to be. On my first ride with it mounted, I didn't hear a peep out of it; no ringing or clanging. It's very quiet and very reassuring.

Aluminum skidplate - about $195. Up-Tite Husqvarna Santa Ana, CA 714-540-2920
PS I sold the Ricochet.

http://www.pirieperfprod.com

The mounts are stainless :bonk: :bonk:

I wish someone made a plastic skidplate for Husky. I have one on my KTM and love it. For the 450, we have the aluminum set sold on eBay. Pretty neat stuff all in all.

I don't like the twack or twang either, so I do this:

It's 3/16" rubber, an old UHD inner tube would do.

Cool idea. Shoe Goo ROCKS btw.

It sure is but be prepared to wait, I am still waiting for my mid pipe and header guards that I ordered on 7-6-09. He even states on website it will take 10-15 days for delivery, I am going on over a month, it will get soon I hope.

Hyde has one.

He's usually a lot faster with his fill rates... Call him or email him!

Eric might have replaced the order.

BlipBlip!

zipty racing has hyde hi impact plastic ones.


http://ziptyracing.com/products/product_categories.aspx?id=MTAzMw==

I have, he said they would go out last week, hopefully I will get them soon.