FE/FC Stock FE AND TE skid plates?

Just wondering what the opinions are on the stock plastic skid plates that the FE's come with? Durable? Good fasteners? I mean are they staying on? (Unlike some KTM's that I seem to always find lying in the tails lol...)

Are they strong enough to withstand some good trail junk and debris?

Thanks, wondering if I should just order up a new one or what.

havent had any trouble with mine (knock on wood) its easy to take on and off which i like! i dont ride much rock or roll over anything other than a huge log here and there so i cant speak for those situations.

So far so good with mine as well. Mounts up fast and solid. I would like to see a bit more side case coverage but overall it seems sufficient.

I've had this OEM skid plate on my Husaberg TE250 for two and a half years, with lots of miles. I ride lots rocks, roots and logs. Definitely creeks with ledges, that you have to roll down. The skid plate has taken lots of abuse and has the dings to prove it. The front Dzus fastener has always stayed latched. I had an odd fall in an off camber and landed at the base of a large tree and a big root popped the plate out at rear mounting tab. Front stayed attached and I just unlatched it and reattached it.

If you search this for KTM's on KTM Talk you'll see more info. Some riders tape over the Dzus fastener for security, some replace the fastener with a expansion chamber mounting bolt and threaded clip.

nice thanks guys! Glad I decided to hold off on ordering a T.M Designs skid plate

Stock plate is a very good item, a zip tie or safety wire is good measure to help retain the dzus fastener.
That said I have a TMD skid plate with an Obie link guard at the rear, the TMD just has better side coverage, which I wanted/need.

One thing I would like to add is that the stock guard began rubbing the frame paint off in a few spots so I added some vinyl grip tape to prevent excessive frame paint wear.

Well was at my local dealer hanging out and he happened to have a TM Designs skid plate that he has had in stock for a while, so impulse buying kicked in lol... Couldn't pass it up for $70!