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Old 03-25-2012, 10:18 PM   #1
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Wow that skid plate is hideous
That photo makes it look better than it really does. It is huge and hideous, but other than the 500lb weight penalty the engine can now survive a nuclear holocaust, and there is a hinged door to flip out the oil filter

here is another monster

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Old 03-26-2012, 12:01 AM   #2
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Reminds me of peeps who install headlight & tailight guards on their Range Rovers, lol
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Old 03-26-2012, 12:29 AM   #3
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Reminds me of peeps who install headlight & tailight guards on their Range Rovers, lol

You'd be surprised how many people actually USE Them for there intended purpose...
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Old 04-02-2012, 12:48 AM   #4
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Looks good

Leave off the skid plates unless you are going to Mongolia or the Yukon, otherwise they will just increase heat

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Old 08-26-2012, 10:00 AM   #5
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I just wanted to point out the need for a skid plate, granted this bike was just really abused and ridden well beyond what it was designed for, he was trying to keep up with a group of trail bikes on a rock packed trail when we hit some whoops. The bike survived the first few jumps but started bellowing smoke. Nobody could actually get up to him to let him know, he only stopped once his oil/check engine light came on. The bike was empty at that point. JB Weld and borrowed oil and he was able to ride it out.












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Old 03-26-2012, 09:42 AM   #6
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I have the SWmotech bash plate and cage on order...

Yes, that huge bash plate is fucking disgusting.
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Old 03-26-2012, 11:07 AM   #7
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I went and did some riding on mine yesterday playing photo tag.

No hideous skidplate on my bike





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Old 03-26-2012, 01:47 PM   #8
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Those side cases look similar to the ones I have on my V-strom. I wonder if I might be able to use the same cases, just with different mounting hardware, when it comes time for a bike upgrade...
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Old 03-26-2012, 02:41 PM   #9
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My bags are made by Micatech. The bags are all the same and they make mounting hardware for a bunch of different models - V-strom included.

I love them. Waterproof, secure, and huge.

http://micatech.net/
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Old 03-26-2012, 02:55 PM   #10
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My bags are made by Micatech. The bags are all the same and they make mounting hardware for a bunch of different models - V-strom included.

I love them. Waterproof, secure, and huge.

http://micatech.net/
Yep, I have the V2 cases. I also love em. I have the internal bags for them, too. Makes packing so much easier.
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