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STEP70 · 08-14-2009, 10:16 AM

Considering the purchase of a skid plate. After viewing many manufacturers designs, it seems to me that mounting the skid plate to the cylinder would be a no-no. Please advise? Also, is there a manufacturer(s) that have an alternate means of attachment? I was thinking that running struts up to the frame would be the proper method (I haven't investigated this to see if it is feasible). Any info/comments would be appreciated.

XR50forlife · 08-14-2009, 10:51 AM

I like BBR plates but they bolt to cyl. and i dont have any problems out of them i have BBR on my 110,70,and 50 not the first issues. Good Luck

mrmx227 · 08-14-2009, 10:20 PM

most of the weight is in the back where the skid plate is mounted to the pegmounts. I got mine from sgr cuz it was only 35 bucks. It works pretty well

PitRacerVince · 08-15-2009, 11:27 PM

w/ triangulation its actually pretty strong, anything slam that a standard skidplate wont handle im pretty sure ur gonna have more probs then how ur skidplates mounting IMO

STEP70 · 08-17-2009, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the replies. I asked the question because I wanted to ensure that stress on the cylinder via an impact would be precluded with a better mounting system. I purchased a used skid plate from ebay for several reasons: the aluminum alone is worth the cost & I will use as a template to make improvements if warranted. Once again, thanks for your opinions.

08-14-2009, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
STEP70 PM Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2	Skid Plate Design Considering the purchase of a skid plate. After viewing many manufacturers designs, it seems to me that mounting the skid plate to the cylinder would be a no-no. Please advise? Also, is there a manufacturer(s) that have an alternate means of attachment? I was thinking that running struts up to the frame would be the proper method (I haven't investigated this to see if it is feasible). Any info/comments would be appreciated.

08-14-2009, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
XR50forlife 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rainbow City, ALABAMA Posts: 253 My Mood:	Re: Skid Plate Design I like BBR plates but they bolt to cyl. and i dont have any problems out of them i have BBR on my 110,70,and 50 not the first issues. Good Luck

08-14-2009, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
mrmx227 1st Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 165 My Mood:	Re: Skid Plate Design most of the weight is in the back where the skid plate is mounted to the pegmounts. I got mine from sgr cuz it was only 35 bucks. It works pretty well

08-15-2009, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
PitRacerVince 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 959 My Mood:	Re: Skid Plate Design w/ triangulation its actually pretty strong, anything slam that a standard skidplate wont handle im pretty sure ur gonna have more probs then how ur skidplates mounting IMO

08-17-2009, 07:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
STEP70 PM Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2	Re: Skid Plate Design Thanks for the replies. I asked the question because I wanted to ensure that stress on the cylinder via an impact would be precluded with a better mounting system. I purchased a used skid plate from ebay for several reasons: the aluminum alone is worth the cost & I will use as a template to make improvements if warranted. Once again, thanks for your opinions.

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