I wish I had waited for the SW Motech....Touratech is not bad, just looks like better protection on the SW.
Does this mean you're going to do a full breakdown report of re-greasing the Swing Arm linkage with pictures and everything.
Well, the date came and went, so I called last week. They said on the day I called they would likely ship that day, or Friday, or Monday at that latest. I should have put together that Monday was a holiday and that wasn't going to happen. So I just called, they said whoever I talked to (I didn't remember) didn't give accurate information. Said latest dates are this week or next. Oh well, they seemed to have a much clearer idea when I ordered and got all the updates but the last.
I think the ALTrider plate looks sweet. It also seems to have the most coverage of any of the plates - probably equal to the B&B plate. It is more expensive than the ricochet but I think it is worth the money.
For those of you who are curious. 3.74 lbs. probably 4 lbs. total with rear brackets but I wasn't going to pull them back off to find out for sure.
Mounted up my Sw-Motech plate today. Plate and hardware weight in at 6lbs 7oz. The Sw-Motech design is unique (I think) in that it uses the rear engine mounting bolt to attach. You have to pull the left side peg bracket to get at the bolt, those screws were in with red thread locker. 56nm torque going back in. Full gallery of install at http://krussell.smugmug.com/Other/husky-sw-motech/29889922_BSrbn3 Some highlights...
The B&B skid plate bolts up using the rear engine mounting bolt too. I gave it a work out over the weekend with some log crossings that were probably beyond my ability. It came through with flying colours.
Yes, but be careful with the Touratech. The RH rear arm has a sharp edge that can cut into the casing if it rotates up. You must trim the sharp edge at an angle so it clears the casing. I also added some washers on the mount to push it farther outboard. I was able to burnish out the small cut I got in the casing. I would not recommend using a lift or a stand under the skid plate.
Nice write up Krussell. Thx. Mine arrived today will mount this weekend if I got time. Have you tried the SW-Tech skid plate with a lift yet?
I noticed that and did both corrective actions......I also would not lift it up on the pan....Easy to get off to clean/change oil.
Did not try my jack. It's a sears "Yellow Jack" motorcycle lift, I think it will work fine. On the road for work for a week, but will try it when I get home. I see no reason that it won't 'just work.'
Finally got some time to mess with the bike. Put it up on my jack, it works just fine. The outside front to back dimension of the jack is 12.5", I know many of you use dirt bike stands, not sure what the typical dimensions are. Full gallery at http://krussell.smugmug.com/Other/husky-sw-motech/29889922_BSrbn3. The most important thing is to keep your jack inside of the rear brake, otherwise you'll end up sitting on the brake lever. It's really solid on the up on the jack. There wasn't really a good spot for the crossbars without the skid plate, now it's butter. And a quick plug for the Sears 'Yellow Jack." It's served me well, lifted all sorts of bikes, including beasts likes the near 1/2 ton HD electra glide. It's never surprised me, always seems happy to help. They go on sale a couple of times a year, I paid $99.
