Compendium Of Skidplate Options

Dorito · 07-21-2012, 12:48 PM

Well, after 40K (rough) miles on my altrider skidplate, it has served its time. So, did a little research and thought it might be a nice one stop shop for others.

Last Updated: Feb 2013

Jamm · 07-21-2012, 02:00 PM

I've been looking at getting a new bash plate, this will certainly help me visually compare each one to another. Thanks for the work.

FYI -- Motoverland haven't updated their site but plates have increased to $279.

LukasM · 07-21-2012, 02:40 PM

Nice list.

You might want to add the thickness, that would rule out the SW-Motech and the BMW ones for any semi-serious off-roading IMO.

Dorito · 07-21-2012, 05:09 PM

Okay, updated the list to include the BMW plate and also the thicknesses (I couldn't find a few). Also, it's curious how they all seems to be somewhat close in thickness spec, but yet in person some are much more stout feeling!

snowscape · 07-21-2012, 05:16 PM

I replaced my BMW plate with a Twalcom. Very happy with the results. No cat coverage, which is fine if you don't have a cat.

Guyonabike · 07-21-2012, 05:33 PM

i am very happy with my MOD plate mounts easily and has provided more than enough protection.

blaster11 · 07-21-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowscape

I replaced my BMW plate with a Twalcom. Very happy with the results. No cat coverage, which is fine if you don't have a cat.

Which Twalcom do you have as it appears that they have two versions? Also do you have pictures of it installed?

raider · 07-21-2012, 07:56 PM

Once you volunteer to do work, we'll all pick holes in it...

It's worth noting that some of these (such as the Wunderlich) have additional options to extend coverage. The Wunderlich has a part that attaches to the centre stand legs to cover the cat, for example.

PARIAH · 07-22-2012, 05:12 AM

Nice work.

fiwi · 07-22-2012, 05:29 AM

Yep, good work. I know it would be alot of work for someone, or multiple people, but it would be great to see a 'one stop shop' on this site, set up just like this. Multiple common products for the 800gs, eg bash plate, tyres, seat, springs, dampers, screens, all things 800gs so that people can compare products quickly. Maybe even an option for user reviews on each product , easier for people to check out individual item comments without having to scan through dozens of threads to find what they are after. I know I would definitely use it. Am I dreaming?.

itsatdm · 07-22-2012, 08:15 AM

I have the Hyde Racing teflon polymar skid plate. It is 4mm thick. It is form fitting, with more ground clearance. Good coverage up the sides, but poor coverage to the rear. It is flexable. Easily cut with a saw, so suspect with sharp rocks.

Add a 3 mm aluminum plate. Adds side and rear coverage. Puncture resistant. Adds stiffness.

trizzo · 07-22-2012, 01:54 PM

great compilation, any idea if the same has been done for crash bars?

toowheels · 07-22-2012, 02:46 PM

Hey Dorito!

Thanks for posting this and including us!

A few things:

It's MotoOverland not Motor (aka MOD)
The thickness of ours is 4mm...it's posted on our site
The price has indeed gone up to $274.99...Canadian $$ though (the site needs updating!)
With that we have also now added rubber damping to the CNC'd alu front bracket and two small vent slots strategically placed on the bottom. Neither are shown in the pic below. We added rubber damping to the bracket to complete the whole system being rubber damped, without compromising the strength. It helps to both damp vibration/resonance and disperse impacts.
Ours is also TIG welded inside and out. Also all the bits are CNC'd (including the 360* support countersunk mounts underneath) and the bracket is also very short for more strength. The devil's in the details!

It's also compatible with about every engine bar (Adv-Spec, Alt-Rider, BMW, Givi, Hepco+Becker, Holan & Holan Pro, Metal Mule, Wild @ Heart and Wunderlich Basic), except Wunderlich's Adventure engine bars for which we make a special order version.

Thanks very much!!

Dave

JGoody · 07-22-2012, 06:26 PM

So what are you going to get?

grndzr0 · 07-22-2012, 11:29 PM

I have Moto Overland (MOD) Plates on my bike and my wifes 650 twin, both ahve taken substantial abuse, and I am very happy with them.

I do however need to add one to you list:

http://blackdogcw.com/black-dog-shop.../294-2142.html

Black Dog cycle works

Looks pretty decent but I have never actually had my hand on one.

Ryan

07-21-2012, 12:48 PM	#1
Dorito ^OP Bring me up! Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 2,929	Compendium Of Skidplate Options Well, after 40K (rough) miles on my altrider skidplate, it has served its time. So, did a little research and thought it might be a nice one stop shop for others. Last Updated: Feb 2013 __________________ Nothing (ad)ventured, Nothing Gained Explore. Dream. Discover. Maryland OHV Alliance Dorito screwed with this post 02-10-2013 at 04:19 AM

07-21-2012, 02:00 PM	#2
Jamm Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 183	Nice I've been looking at getting a new bash plate, this will certainly help me visually compare each one to another. Thanks for the work. FYI -- Motoverland haven't updated their site but plates have increased to $279.

07-21-2012, 02:40 PM	#3
LukasM Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Oddometer: 4,900	Nice list. You might want to add the thickness, that would rule out the SW-Motech and the BMW ones for any semi-serious off-roading IMO. __________________ Proud member of the HUSABERG ADVENTURE TEAM! '12 Husaberg FE570, 09 KTM XC-F/ 450 RFS hybrid, 07 KTM 450 SMR, 08+09 BMW F650GS twins/F800GS conversion, 03+05 YZF-R6

07-21-2012, 05:09 PM	#4
Dorito ^OP Bring me up! Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 2,929	Okay, updated the list to include the BMW plate and also the thicknesses (I couldn't find a few). Also, it's curious how they all seems to be somewhat close in thickness spec, but yet in person some are much more stout feeling! __________________ Nothing (ad)ventured, Nothing Gained Explore. Dream. Discover. Maryland OHV Alliance

07-21-2012, 05:16 PM	#5
snowscape Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Greenwater, Washington Oddometer: 17	Twalcom I replaced my BMW plate with a Twalcom. Very happy with the results. No cat coverage, which is fine if you don't have a cat.

07-21-2012, 05:33 PM	#6
Guyonabike Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Oddometer: 32	i am very happy with my MOD plate mounts easily and has provided more than enough protection.

07-21-2012, 07:56 PM	#8
raider Big red dog Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Oddometer: 1,317	Once you volunteer to do work, we'll all pick holes in it... It's worth noting that some of these (such as the Wunderlich) have additional options to extend coverage. The Wunderlich has a part that attaches to the centre stand legs to cover the cat, for example. __________________ "It's cunnilingus and psychiatry that's led to this" - Tony Soprano 10 F800GS

07-22-2012, 05:12 AM	#9
PARIAH Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Wyoming Oddometer: 632	Nice work. __________________ Salamat

07-22-2012, 05:29 AM	#10
fiwi Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Oddometer: 145	Yep, good work. I know it would be alot of work for someone, or multiple people, but it would be great to see a 'one stop shop' on this site, set up just like this. Multiple common products for the 800gs, eg bash plate, tyres, seat, springs, dampers, screens, all things 800gs so that people can compare products quickly. Maybe even an option for user reviews on each product , easier for people to check out individual item comments without having to scan through dozens of threads to find what they are after. I know I would definitely use it. Am I dreaming?.

07-22-2012, 08:15 AM	#11
itsatdm NoMoTDM still Gary Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Columbia, Ca. Oddometer: 3,704	I have the Hyde Racing teflon polymar skid plate. It is 4mm thick. It is form fitting, with more ground clearance. Good coverage up the sides, but poor coverage to the rear. It is flexable. Easily cut with a saw, so suspect with sharp rocks. Add a 3 mm aluminum plate. Adds side and rear coverage. Puncture resistant. Adds stiffness. __________________ BMW Motorrad USA customer service: "We make superior motorcycles and continue to improve them."

07-22-2012, 01:54 PM	#12
trizzo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Quebec Oddometer: 202	great compilation, any idea if the same has been done for crash bars?

07-22-2012, 02:46 PM	#13
toowheels on a mission... Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Oddometer: 837	Hey Dorito! Thanks for posting this and including us! A few things: It's MotoOverland not Motor (aka MOD) The thickness of ours is 4mm...it's posted on our site The price has indeed gone up to $274.99...Canadian $$ though (the site needs updating!) With that we have also now added rubber damping to the CNC'd alu front bracket and two small vent slots strategically placed on the bottom. Neither are shown in the pic below. We added rubber damping to the bracket to complete the whole system being rubber damped, without compromising the strength. It helps to both damp vibration/resonance and disperse impacts. Ours is also TIG welded inside and out. Also all the bits are CNC'd (including the 360* support countersunk mounts underneath) and the bracket is also very short for more strength. The devil's in the details! It's also compatible with about every engine bar (Adv-Spec, Alt-Rider, BMW, Givi, Hepco+Becker, Holan & Holan Pro, Metal Mule, Wild @ Heart and Wunderlich Basic), except Wunderlich's Adventure engine bars for which we make a special order version. Thanks very much!! Dave __________________ Moto Overland [MOD] -Skid Plates, Top racks, Tool Boxes etc for Adventure bikes & Giant Loop for Canada www.motooverland.com

07-22-2012, 06:26 PM	#14
JGoody Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2011 Oddometer: 212	So what are you going to get?

07-22-2012, 11:29 PM	#15
grndzr0 its Ground Zero Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Montana Oddometer: 574	I have Moto Overland (MOD) Plates on my bike and my wifes 650 twin, both ahve taken substantial abuse, and I am very happy with them. I do however need to add one to you list: http://blackdogcw.com/black-dog-shop.../294-2142.html Black Dog cycle works Looks pretty decent but I have never actually had my hand on one. Ryan __________________ XOVERLAND.COM Our vendor thread HERE Season 1 Done!! HERE 6 Full Episodes Free on our website!!! If you like it, "Like" us on FaceBook 2010 F800gs (Mine) 2011 F650gs (Wifes)

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