Pics of my DIY rear swing arm gaurd for YFZ 450

[Muskeg_Affair]

Thought I would share some pics of my swing arm skid plate that I whipped up to replace the stock piece of plastic garbage. Hope you like.

 

[drewski]

Let me guess, it didn't cost $140--$190 that the stealership would have charged. It looks good!

 

[mxz sledhead]

good looking pc of work

 

[HONDA310R]

looks goood but not everyone has a big press break and a tig........but anyways who runs skidplates?

 

[scoobienorth]

i had a skid plate made by armadillo on my yfz hit a rock so hard i sheared the bolts right off that held it on, changed my driving style, havent hit anything yet with it off, btw my skid plate never made one ride.

 

[drewski]

i had a skid plate made by armadillo on my yfz hit a rock so hard i sheared the bolts right off that held it on, changed my driving style, havent hit anything yet with it off, btw my skid plate never made one ride.

Well that explains why it didn't last a ride! It was made by armadillo. I also lost a chassis skid made by them. I think it was the third ride when I lost it. you get what you pay for.

As for "who is using a skid plate" I do, but it's not necessary here in alberta. It's just habit for me since I rode most of my life in B.C. where the terrain is less forgiving on stuff.

 

[HONDA310R]

but really the worse damage is gonna either be a brk rotor or sprocket which are both cheap to replace so my skid plates get hucked as soon as i get them i find there useless.

 

[Muskeg_Affair]

Well, the aluminum was crop, and the tools were free, so it didn't cost me a penny. Took about an 1-1/2 hours to design, cut, bend, and weld. I run a skid because the old one was completely destroyed, which leads me to believe I need one. It cuts down on a lot of wear and tare on the rotor and chain. O-ring chains don't last long if you're hung up on ruts spinning it in the clay. Less maintenance and less parts means more money for beer.:d

 

[dooryder]

Well, the aluminum was crop, and the tools were free, so it didn't cost me a penny. Took about an 1-1/2 hours to design, cut, bend, and weld. I run a skid because the old one was completely destroyed, which leads me to believe I need one. It cuts down on a lot of wear and tare on the rotor and chain. O-ring chains don't last long if you're hung up on ruts spinning it in the clay. Less maintenance and less parts means more money for beer.:d

i like where he's getting at:d

 

[Junior Highmark]

I see what you did there dooryder.

 

[badss]

Nice work....great looking peice...I always respect the home DIY'er when one comes up with something as trick as you built....anyone can hit ebay and buy it ....but build it yourself....thumbs up man!