PLASTIC Skid Plates - Are They STRONG Enough?
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- Опубликовано: 17 дек 2021
- We all want to be sure Our Loved Ones are SAFE and PROTECTED.
That goes doubley-so when it comes to our dirtbikes!
That being the case, today we are going to look at one of the most important pieces of dirt bike protective gear, along with the performance and durability that can be expected from it, and why you may or may not choose this HDPE polypropylene plastic Acerbis Skid / Bash Plate over other brands skid plates.
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The quietness of it is night and day compared to the metal plates. I don’t ride anywhere close to the stuff you’re doing, so this gives me much more peace of mind.
Pretty solid units, I don't give it a second thought any more after running my first plastic plate years ago
Your video is a kick in the butt to watch. Thanks
Great Vid!! Your video quality is top notch mate! Love it!
Thanks for saying so Booki, glad you like! 😊
Ive just recently purchased a KTM 690r. The bike had a KTM aluminum bash/skid plate already fitted, (which i am happy about). When doing my research b4 purchasing, many people stated to get rid of the stock plastic skid plate for a stronger alloy one. To me, i thought that this seemed to be a logical decision. When i picked up the bike from the shop however, they provided me with the stock plastic skid plate along with the bike. Being able to hold this plastic skid plate in my hands, there is no doubt that it would offer substantial protection. A thick chunk of plastic under the bike would absorb a great deal of impact i believe. As said though, i still think that the Alloy one will be much stronger and take a greater bashing, but in reality, that plastic one would probably withstand anything i would likely throw at it.
Absolutely. The stock plates will do the job for what most people are doing with an adventure bike. These thicker Bash plates purpose built for flogging also add extra coverage
Nice! Great review!
Cheers!
Cheers for dropping in again DOC
Personally I agree 100%, as enduro rider I hate steel plates. They make engine noise is higher, rocks, dents, hitting stuff is just not nice. With plastic one I just like to charge againts rocks and stuff without noises, it slide better and is lighter.
Great to see someone who's done some proper thrashing.. been leaning towards the idea of a plastic skid plate on 300 Rally that is coming and your info / experience just made the decision for me. Now on to cut off that lower bodywork that's in the way...
Glad you found some value in the vids T. Chop chop!
Hey Skids, great review and excellent points on the benefits of the plastic over alloy, my DR had an alloy bash plate already fitted but at the price I would consider changing to the Acerbis.
The previous owner also had had an alloy bashy when I bought the Warpig. Changing out to this plate was the first thing I did.
Looks good ‼️
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Excellent video! That glue sound!😂
Glad you liked it!
Take two metal skid plates and sandwich them around your cutting board, then toss them in the oven and slump the plastic sheet to press mold it. Cool it off, drill it, and trim to fit... "Cutting board skid plate" or make it from a sheet of HDPP or UHMWPP... You may be able to do a gravity slump over a positive casting.
Better yet, take a cutting board and a heat gun, bolt the cutting board to the frame, then use a heat gun to bend and shape the board. Mark and trim...
@@thetruthserum2816 thats one massive cutting board
good vid I had writen off the plastic skid plates but the lack of the sound the aluminum one gave me does sound nice and if it holds up to your abuse its got to be fairly legit.
This plate is definitely the way to go IMO. Thanks for following along
That's a BIG girl you're wrestling there mate. You must be fit as. I get tired on a WR 250. 😅
My bike came with a plastic one and it's worked very well! Recently upgraded to an AXP HDPE which is thicker all-around and protects the linkage. Wasn't happy with the cost, but hopefully it's worth it in the long run. Do you ever see Kangaroos while on a ride?
ALWAYS see kangaroos while riding. If ya see them cross ip front it means slow down cos others are following. Sometimes they jump along side if there is a fence in between, this is my favourite cos ya can really appreciate there loong leaps. Had one tag my helmet while jumping over the me/trail once. Only hit and killed one, demolished front of my bike
Interesting video my dude
Thanks Jerry
Is your oil level a bit low - nothing in the sight glass? Or does it only appear when the bike is upright?
Bikes on its side stand so yeh ya can't see the oil unless upright. Cheers for looking out!
Thanks a Lot!!
Thanks for saying thanks!
Thanks for saying thanks!
Yewwww, funny stuff 🤣 would recommend to a friend. 10/10
Do itttt!
While I don't (can't) ride my DR 650 like you, I am fully confident in the Acerbis unit. Especially considering the weight of the DR.
The aluminum one on my dirt bike has needed to be hammered back into shape on occasion and as a result, the oil drain hole is not aligned so well.
Yep the consistent ease of use of the Acerbis plate can't be overlooked
Love the chooks. Crackup.
Same! Glad ya like👍
What about factory plastic skid plates. Are those as good?
Not usually. Fine for light use, but stockys are usually thinner and don't provide as much coverage
@@SKIDSnSTUFF the 2011 KLR I just bought has a plastic skid plate that I think is factory. I’ll look into it.
Plastics is better then metal cause when you hit with plastic hard it’ll break metal will bend into your motor and fuck all kinds of shit up composite is the best
Damn where were you when I was making this review, could have saved me some time ;)
excellent video I was going between plastic and alloy ...you had great points!
Glad the vid could help ya Bill
Jezzzz!! What language does he speak?😂😂😂😂😂😂🤘😎
Haha I was trying so hard to speak clearly in this vid too!
always prefer plastic skid plates on all my bikes.
The way to go for sure
It cost's them $ 1.17 to make that plate.
No doubt
haha classic chopping board thief, my alloy suzuki bash plate is bloody loud at some points in the rev range might have to give one of these a try
Pretty good value.. so is the plate!
If it works good enough for the stuff you put the bike through, its good for 99% of riders!