Anyone run a Force skidplate and pipe guard?

[VxZeroKnots]

I just saw one of these on a KTM 300 and am very interested. My hyde is rather beat from the rocks and for another hundred dollars this doesn't look so bad.

Curious to hear of anyone's experiences.

 

[Brian]

According to the website it is for 08+, bummer for me about that. Looks nice though.

 

[swazi_matt]

This is the preferred option this end of the world and with all the guys on here that machine parts up in their garden shed I would be surprised if there wasn't someone interested in a little hobby to make some cash at home

http://www.google.co.za/imgres?imgu...QMygEMAQ&iact=rc&uact=3&page=2&start=3&ndsp=6

 

[VxZeroKnots]

I actually have all the tools and materials to do that and was intending to, but as always my project list is longer than my available free time list.

 

[swazi_matt]

I know what u mean

I still prefer the Hyde skid (only) plate + carbon fibre exhaust guard - looks good, does not add much weight (or rattle) and most importantly does not add width (and for those of you riding mud it does not look or act like a front end loader!)

 

[Jakobi]

My mate ran the Force bash/pipe combo on his TE300. It offers a load of protection but a lot of negatives too. Its bloody heavy to start with, and if you end up in the mud it really packs up and adds even more weight. Its all down low so not so much a concern overall though. Took some rubber installed in certain places to silence the metal to metal contact and associated noises.

I've ran force bash plates and rad frames in the past. To be honest, for the price there are better options. I found their customer service pretty dismal as well with them taking weeks and multiple emails even to acknowledge some feedback regarding improving the fitment of their rad frames to the 2012+ chasis.

 

[VxZeroKnots]

Thanks for the input ya'll, I'm thinking for the price it may be better to explore making a cage or just rotate pipes off to the repair shop. Most of the time it isn't much of an issue but there are some areas around here with a lot of sniper rocks and logs that can really get you.