EC Skid Plate

[cdn280]

Being totally disappointed in the CRD skid model that has to be the dumbest design ever (hooks on the back side of the frame so when you hit the front the back falls off were it hooks on in the wrong direction), I'm looking for a replacement.
Any comments on these for slipping over logs/rocks ?
http://www.steahlyoffroad.com/skid-...as-200-250-300-98-09-aluminum-skid-plate.html
(a lot cheaper than the others)

or Scorpion
http://www.gofasters.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_124&products_id=6335

or Hyde plastic
http://www.gofasters.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_124&products_id=6340

or??

I've never ridden with a plastic bash plate before, is it too slippery and slides off when perched precariously on a wet log/rock ? The reduced noise factor is a nice benefit though.

 

[Nick]

I still believe the Mecasystem is the best.

 

[HuskyDude]

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say you're a Canadian...

Scorpion is made right here in BC a IMHO is the best. Go figure eh?

 

[cdn280]

I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say you're a Canadian...

Scorpion is made right here in BC a IMHO is the best. Go figure eh?

I'm already leaning that way bro. The Meca is polished pretty (but not for long) and probably lighter but it doesn't show how its mounted and with all those holes I'd probably be pulling out tons of sticks and debris. My money may stay in Canada this time.
I dig the HD mounts and smooth bottomside hardware.

 

[SideshowBob]

I have the Scorpion, it's nice despite being Canuckistainian

 

[NerdFrog]

I went to scorpion after using the Hyde combo. Steve Vanderhelm was a fellow racer and knows the value of keeping the bike going through the worst of it!
The hyde offered nice pipe and case protection but didn't save the frame rails from munching or from filling up with 40# of mud...

 

[dank]

if you use the hyde combo it works great to put a piece of wire mesh/screen in front of it. that keeps out most of the muck and debris.

 

[cdn280]

if you use the hyde combo it works great to put a piece of wire mesh/screen in front of it. that keeps out most of the muck and debris.

I've got an Eline carbon guard that has been doing the job. And to tell you the truth I can't stand the dead armadillo wrapped around the engine look.

 

[HuskyDude]

if you use the hyde combo it works great to put a piece of wire mesh/screen in front of it. that keeps out most of the muck and debris.

After our ride this weekend I'll be adding something between the guard and engine also. Packed full of mud.

 

[Rick]

After our ride this weekend I'll be adding something between the guard and engine also. Packed full of mud

It's cheap and easy to install.....FOAM

 

[dank]

whatever works. wire mesh was just what was convenient at the time

 

[Rick]

I use foam all the time when it is going to be muddy, as in the case of this mud race I did.

The foam is cheap and when you go to wash your bike, just pull it out. The foam is heavy enough to block out the mud and keep your bike from getting heavy.

 

[HuskyDude]

The Scorpion did come with a piece of foam I just haven't put it in yet.

 

[cutoff]

Buy Canadian, go with Sorpion HD skid plate.

 

[timlh]

The Scorpion looks like the best to me. I'm thinking of replacing the one that came on my bike. Mine works fine for me but a pain to take on and off and when I do take it off 1/2 the time I end up grinding flats on the side of the allen bolts because I end up stripping out the allens even after PB Blaster. How do the Scorpion bolts hold up in this regard and does the mounting (threaded) section stay on the bike when you take the skid plate off? Can the oil be changed with the skid plate on? and if it can, do you have room to start screwing the oil plug in with your fingers?

Thanks, Tim

 

[cdn280]

Buy Canadian, go with Sorpion HD skid plate.

I did. Nice fit and thicker than others. The chamfered front bolt holes need to be a little deeper to be flush like the back ones, but theres lots of material left to do it (see thickness at drain holes)
Oil can be changed with it on but I use an allen socket to put the plug in. No need to get fingers in there.

 

[Kurdt]

Does the oil not hit the skid plate and run all over the place?

 

[nambo-trev]

i disagree with the hyde packing full of mud, if you modify it which is quite easy, you just take 2 steel pipe clamps and loop them around the pipe and slowly start heating the skid plate while drawing the pipe clamps in to fill the great big hole that is usually at the front of the bike.my buddy (WTEC on the forum) gave me the idea and the differnece on his six days to my nambo(which is still stock) is absolutly huge! if the packing of mud is a concern it shouldnt be with this unit if you spend a bit of time. the scorpion looks good(ive got the rad braces) but the pipe guard on the hyde combo is the draw to me, everyone i know with an eline has a wrecked pipe and dont think you can get better pipe protection than the hyde

 

[GMP]

I would think that would make holding the front mount bar a real PIA during replacement. It sucks enough stock. I made all new mounts with spacers and captive bolts and its way better, but you still need to hold the T bar at least for the first bolt. Welded on frame mounts would be the answer. The foam works good and you can pack it right around the header as its heat proof. I've had a love/hate relationship with that thing since I got it, a PIA to deal with but I still have the OEM pipe in perfect shape.

 

[skid jackson]

Does the oil not hit the skid plate and run all over the place?

C'mon dude .... you new at this game??
Next time you use up a roll of toilet paper or paper towels keep the round cardboard thing. when its time to drain your oil cut said roll to size, usually about 2 inches long, insert said roll inside the hole in your skid plate and push it nice and tight up against the bottom of your motor. unscrew drain bolt ... oil stays inside your little cardboard oil tube and drains nicely into your catch pan. top of your skid plate stays nice and clean!! no oil drips on the shed floor from when you left it on the kickstand over night either!!! My moose skid plate oil hole was the perfect size to take a toilet paper roll. The scorpian is too small so you have to cut the roll length wise and roll it up a little tight. then when it springs open the tension keeps it in place. No tP roll?? any piece of bendy cardboard will do. Manila office folder cardboard is nice and flexible and rolls up nicely. One manial folder will get you through a season just about!!!