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Skid Plate Options

Motosportz skid plate is on! When I first fitted it I felt like I could use some longer screws for the rear bracksts so ordered replacements that are all 5mm longer. The screws still don't come thru the top anywhere, even after I milled down the chain side top clamp to clear the chain. Now I can put some good torque on the screws and have plenty of bite. I omitted thread sealer for now as I'm still wanting the Motosportz bolt on wings if they show up before I need to weld some on. The skid plate is a work of art! My bike lift now can hold the bike up for work, although I'm way overtaxing it since the design is for 300 pounds max. A new lift (single pedal aluminum pit type) is probably in order.
 
i test rode the bike with my skid plate on today. No untoward noises after I filed down the brake-side bracket with a Dremel attachment. I think the chain at tension created even more of a gap, so I might have been OK without the filing down.
 
Kenneth Webb said:
Motosportz skid plate is on! When I first fitted it I felt like I could use some longer screws for the rear bracksts so ordered replacements that are all 5mm longer. The screws still don't come thru the top anywhere, even after I milled down the chain side top clamp to clear the chain. Now I can put some good torque on the screws and have plenty of bite. I omitted thread sealer for now as I'm still wanting the Motosportz bolt on wings if they show up before I need to weld some on. The skid plate is a work of art! My bike lift now can hold the bike up for work, although I'm way overtaxing it since the design is for 300 pounds max. A new lift (single pedal aluminum pit type) is probably in order.
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Remember that all forces are up and that there is not need to get them really tight as it is not taking load in that direction. some removable loc-tite and get them snug :cheers:

Good report thanks.
 
Got my Motosportz skid plate mounted.......holy smokes! It ain't a plate it's ART.

Without a doubt the strongest plate I've ever seen. Actually, it's a frame extension across the bottom of motor. You can't fully comprehend this until holding in your hand. Double ho-chi-momma!!

The attachment design is rather ingenious. Though, the right rear mount seems quite close to the chain. Assuming its ok, I've not ridden with it yet.....as others would be screaming here (I imagine).

My first inclination was to move that mount inboard a bit (drill another set of holes). But, there is a glob of weld-slag on my frame that would have to be grinded smooth to allow the clamp slide over. The clamps as provided fit perfectly in a very tight tolerance of smooth space (given the weld-slag I have discovered around my frame joints). Looks like they tweaked this design very precisely. I'm excited to go punish it offroad.....finally.

I will have to establish some additional protection in front of the motor. Think I'll fabricate a grill with mounting points for highway pegs! :)

HF
 
Way too go Highfive! Sounds like a ripper. Over here in little ol down under B&B have made a bash plate but haven't released photos yet. As soon as they advertise them I'll put it up against the Motosportz and see which is the go. Definately looking forward to taking it offroad :) Enjoy!
Cheers Cat
 
For the Aussies, B&B Offroad based in Ballarat, Victoria posted a couple of weeks ago that they had a TR650 in their shop and bash plate and a couple of other bits and pieces would be available very soon, however I did send them an email asking for more info but none has been forthcoming yet. Might be time to shoot them a followup.
 
@nev...
I just clicked on your link and the website lists bashplate, master cylinder guard, luggage plate and disk guard all for sale now, with prices but sadly no photos available... Yet
It's great to see the aftermarket guys getting behind this bike...
Great Stuff!
 
I like it. Will they make them in black? There isn't much alloy on the bike so I'm liking black. Or maybe anodized grey or gun metal? The price seems reasonable and quality looks great.

Cheers
 
and for an extra $57, you can get a hose protector to go on that.
 

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B&B gear is top quality and reasonably priced. I have one of their bash plates on my 630 and it's taken its fair share of hits. Before that on my DRZ I had a bash plate, rear rack, case saver & exhaust end cap, again all top quality.

The AUD/USP(eso:D) exchange rate & shipping costs will obviously add to the US cost though.
 
Sent an email to B&B about shipping to the USA. Wendy at B&B said it would run me about 350 US dollars for the skid plate and shipping to California. That's $75 bones for shipping.
 
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