950 Adv: which aftermarket bashplate, and why?

Pampera · 03-12-2012, 03:49 AM

Interested in people's experiences of aftermarket bashplates on Adventures.

Which one did you fit, and why?

And has it pleased or disappointed?

Terence FFM · 03-12-2012, 04:13 AM

I picked up a bashplate from GiT. The other plate that came into question was the one from Weld86. Both looked really solid but I ended up with the GiT plate mostly because living in the EU, the shipping and duties would not have made the Welder plate competitive.

Speaking technically, I like the way the GiT plate has a contoured plate to match up with the stock cast alu piece up front: there is no gap for crud to get in. Also, the storage slot in the front is nice for tools, a spare tube, or whatever. Finally, the GiT offers a bit more protection than for the sidestand and engine cases than any other plate aside from the unit being sold by an Australian skid plate (sorry, forget his name).

Finally, install was simple, all hardware was top quality, welds were purty, and it installed in about 30 minutes. If my 4 year old hadn't helped me, I could have done it in 20...

Seth S · 03-12-2012, 05:16 AM

Had a friend make me one back when I had an adventure...sold it with the bike when it went. Worked great, was bomb proof and basically had the same curved shape as the stock one with better side protection. Cost about $400 to have a friend fabricate it on short notice...costly compared to what was out there but at the time 2005...there were not many options.

Lycan1 · 03-12-2012, 06:16 AM

This one, The Weld 86 is an extremely well built piece. It uses the grommets from the stock plate and bolts up in minutes. If you can damage this in any real way, you will have bigger problems.

and, it's.....

Narsisco Lopez · 03-12-2012, 07:06 AM

Very happy with my Weld86 skid plate! Great price and over-build to high-spec.

henryroten · 03-12-2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pampera

Interested in people's experiences of aftermarket bashplates on Adventures.

Which one did you fit, and why?

And has it pleased or disappointed?

I tried the Motech plate and found it to be too flimsy so I got the Touratech....much better, stronger, more heavy duty and looks good. If I didn't get the Touratech it would have been the Black Dog plate.

mikeegee · 03-12-2012, 08:22 AM

I'm planning on the Weld86.

Can't decide on the Weld86 sidestand relocator or the one CJ now sells, but am inclined to go with the PABiker one sold by CJ.

Narsisco Lopez · 03-12-2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeegee

I'm planning on the Weld86.

Can't decide on the Weld86 sidestand relocator or the one CJ now sells, but am inclined to go with the PABiker one sold by CJ.

I got the Weld86 sidestand reinforcement plate (doesn't relocate it per se), but I wish he'd have countersunk the holes where the sidestand mounts back up as it still bolts to the engine. I'm gonna pull mine back off before any heavy riding and do it. I believe CJ's IS countersunk and he includes the new nuts & bolts to re-mount.

Alleycatdad · 03-12-2012, 08:59 AM

Weld 86 plate for me, blackdog relocator. Best of both worlds!

Steve

bikyto · 03-12-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Narsisco Lopez

I got the Weld86 sidestand reinforcement plate (doesn't relocate it per se), but I wish he'd have countersunk the holes where the sidestand mounts back up as it still bolts to the engine. I'm gonna pull mine back off before any heavy riding and do it. I believe CJ's IS countersunk and he includes the new nuts & bolts to re-mount.

That's BDCW that are countersunk. I took mine off a while back.
CJ sells the relocator that puts it behind the foot peg. It's a very different system which I prefer.

Katoom119 · 03-12-2012, 11:01 AM

Black Dog because it's tough as s#*t. Also got their sidestand relocator and it's great.

Narsisco Lopez · 03-12-2012, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikyto

That's BDCW that are countersunk. I took mine off a while back.
CJ sells the relocator that puts it behind the foot peg. It's a very different system which I prefer.

Right you are... this head cold has me spacey today

dreke · 03-12-2012, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terence FFM

I picked up a bashplate from GiT. The other plate that came into question was the one from Weld36 (I think?). Both looked really solid but I ended up with the GiT plate mostly because living in the EU, the shipping and duties would not have made the Welder plate competitive.

Speaking technically, I like the way the GiT plate has a contoured plate to match up with the stock cast alu piece up front: there is no gap for crud to get in. Also, the storage slot in the front is nice for tools, a spare tube, or whatever. Finally, the GiT offers a bit more protection than for the sidestand and engine cases than any other plate aside from the unit being sold by an Australian skid plate (sorry, forget his name).

Finally, install was simple, all hardware was top quality, welds were purty, and it installed in about 30 minutes. If my 4 year old hadn't helped me, I could have done it in 20...

Hello Terence, where did you get the GiT plate ?

Cyclops Motorsports · 03-12-2012, 01:24 PM

I have a brand that looks very sim to the Weld.. I have broken the front attachment and see that the weld is much more beefy in that area.. If I had to buy another it would be the weld version..

bikyto · 03-12-2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclops Motorsports

I have a brand that looks very sim to the Weld.. I have broken the front attachment and see that the weld is much more beefy in that area.. If I had to buy another it would be the weld version..

which brand is that?

03-12-2012, 03:49 AM	#1
Pampera ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Oddometer: 442	950 Adv: which aftermarket bashplate, and why? Interested in people's experiences of aftermarket bashplates on Adventures. Which one did you fit, and why? And has it pleased or disappointed?

03-12-2012, 04:13 AM	#2
Terence FFM prof. cat-herder Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Oddometer: 341	GiT here I picked up a bashplate from GiT. The other plate that came into question was the one from Weld86. Both looked really solid but I ended up with the GiT plate mostly because living in the EU, the shipping and duties would not have made the Welder plate competitive. Speaking technically, I like the way the GiT plate has a contoured plate to match up with the stock cast alu piece up front: there is no gap for crud to get in. Also, the storage slot in the front is nice for tools, a spare tube, or whatever. Finally, the GiT offers a bit more protection than for the sidestand and engine cases than any other plate aside from the unit being sold by an Australian skid plate (sorry, forget his name). Finally, install was simple, all hardware was top quality, welds were purty, and it installed in about 30 minutes. If my 4 year old hadn't helped me, I could have done it in 20... __________________ "The powerful will delegate to the untalented until failure is achieved" Dogbert, CEO Terence FFM screwed with this post 03-12-2012 at 11:29 PM

03-12-2012, 05:16 AM	#3
Seth S Safari Scramble!!!!! Joined: Jul 2004 Location: sanity? Oddometer: 3,193	Had a friend make me one back when I had an adventure...sold it with the bike when it went. Worked great, was bomb proof and basically had the same curved shape as the stock one with better side protection. Cost about $400 to have a friend fabricate it on short notice...costly compared to what was out there but at the time 2005...there were not many options. __________________ Seth S My intuition nearly makes up for my lack of good judgement. Just installed my new trolling motor Husaberg tank for sale: HERE

03-12-2012, 06:16 AM	#4
Lycan1 Grizzly herder Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary,Alberta Oddometer: 1,037	Weld 86 This one, The Weld 86 is an extremely well built piece. It uses the grommets from the stock plate and bolts up in minutes. If you can damage this in any real way, you will have bigger problems. and, it's..... __________________ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595530 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=702314 Uhaul, it's part of the KTM experience. 09 KTM 990 Adv

03-12-2012, 08:22 AM	#7
mikeegee Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Omaha, and I most definitely know why. Oddometer: 259	I'm planning on the Weld86. Can't decide on the Weld86 sidestand relocator or the one CJ now sells, but am inclined to go with the PABiker one sold by CJ. __________________ meh

03-12-2012, 07:06 AM	#5
Narsisco Lopez Addlepated Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Golden (Showers), Colorado Oddometer: 2,053	Very happy with my Weld86 skid plate! Great price and over-build to high-spec.

03-12-2012, 08:59 AM	#9
Alleycatdad Unbunch yer panties! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: True Norcal, not that Bay Area/Sacto Crap... Oddometer: 1,103	Weld 86 plate for me, blackdog relocator. Best of both worlds! Steve __________________ When in doubt, PIN IT! It may not help, but it'll sure end the suspense... Wretched Exce$$ See ADVr's around the world-ADV spotwalla page Riding Wretched Wretched Passes Bad decisions make good stories.

03-12-2012, 11:01 AM	#11
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,532	Black Dog because it's tough as s#*t. Also got their sidestand relocator and it's great. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

03-12-2012, 01:24 PM	#14
Cyclops Motorsports Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Kent Wa Oddometer: 906	I have a brand that looks very sim to the Weld.. I have broken the front attachment and see that the weld is much more beefy in that area.. If I had to buy another it would be the weld version.. __________________ When Quality matters,Its all about choices. Performance LED Vendors thread http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=839163 www.cyclopsadventuresports.com http://youtu.be/1fmEJO3ftFI

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