ROCK HARD RALLY GEAR Suzuki DR 650 Bash Plate (Australia)

KTMatt · 11-12-2010, 02:35 AM

Ive got a start on the DR 650 Rally Style Bash Plate with the two built in tool boxes.

Its made out of 5mm 5083 Alloy with the base sides and front all one peice and bent into shape. Its fully tig weleded and has recessed rear mounts and offers great protection for the engine , leavers and feet.

Ive just got to test it with the staintune pipe and check it width with the Safari 32L tank and give it a test run and then its all go.

Cheers Matt

little_twin · 11-12-2010, 07:59 PM

I'd be interested in one for a DRZ400.

(none) · 11-12-2010, 08:28 PM

Holy crap, that thing looks damned heavy duty. Almost afraid to ask what one would cost shipped to the US...

243Win · 11-12-2010, 08:40 PM

I so seriously need to learn to weld and fabricate.

Nice work there!

KTMatt · 11-12-2010, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by little_twin

I'd be interested in one for a DRZ400.

Im planing on doing one for the DRZ soon I just have to get a bike to work off.

This thread will become the Suzuki bash plate thread over time so Ill post it up when its done.

Cheers Matt

KTMatt · 11-12-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (none)

Holy crap, that thing looks damned heavy duty. Almost afraid to ask what one would cost shipped to the US...

I havent worked out the final price yet but it'll be around the same as the others and Ill work out the shipping once Ive got the final product ready to go.

Cheers Matt

NordieBoy · 11-13-2010, 12:24 AM

Very, very nice.

MillCreek · 11-13-2010, 07:00 AM

From the pictures, I wonder if there might be a foot clearance issue for those inmates who have long feet.

KTMatt · 11-13-2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MillCreel

From the pictures, I wonder if there might be a foot clearance issue for those inmates who have long feet.

Ive got size 11 tech 8's and theres about 30mm clearance and if you need more room than that I can make it to fit.

So problem solved

KTMatt · 11-13-2010, 11:52 PM

Just some more pics .

Ive got the clearance sorted now and it line up nice with the Safari tank so it all go

Cheers Matt

markwrich1 · 11-14-2010, 06:05 PM

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Can you let me know when they hit production please Matt, very interested, will save on case savers I reckon and between the bash plate and my safari tank it will work very nicely and get some of the tools out of my Giant Loop as well

Adrian V · 11-14-2010, 06:50 PM

Richo - you getting serious mate

Matt's da man.

KTMatt · 11-14-2010, 10:26 PM

Ive just got to make my mounting jig and its ready to go and then Ill start on a side tank with vacum pump for those that like long trips with out stops

markwrich1 · 11-17-2010, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTMatt

Ive just got to make my mounting jig and its ready to go and then Ill start on a side tank with vacum pump for those that like long trips with out stops

Are you cutting a hole for the sump plug so the oil can be drained without taking the bashplate off Matt, can't see in the photos

KTMatt · 11-17-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by markwrich1

Are you cutting a hole for the sump plug so the oil can be drained without taking the bashplate off Matt, can't see in the photos

Im going to see if I can get the filter out without taking the bash plate off on the week end and I can mark it up for the drain hole so if you want it i can do it .

Ill let you know how I go.

Cheers Matt

11-12-2010, 02:35 AM	#1
KTMatt ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Wollongong NSW Australia Oddometer: 727	ROCK HARD RALLY GEAR Suzuki DR 650 Bash Plate (Australia) Ive got a start on the DR 650 Rally Style Bash Plate with the two built in tool boxes. Its made out of 5mm 5083 Alloy with the base sides and front all one peice and bent into shape. Its fully tig weleded and has recessed rear mounts and offers great protection for the engine , leavers and feet. Ive just got to test it with the staintune pipe and check it width with the Safari 32L tank and give it a test run and then its all go. Cheers Matt __________________ DSMRA Member # 1309 ROCK HARD RALLY GEAR Custom Aussie Made Bash Plates

11-12-2010, 08:28 PM	#3
(none) poser Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Oddometer: 2,485	Holy crap, that thing looks damned heavy duty. Almost afraid to ask what one would cost shipped to the US... __________________ Current: 2001 R1150GS 1981 CB650 Custom 2011 Golf TDI - New tow rig

11-12-2010, 08:40 PM	#4
243Win Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Port Orchard, WA Oddometer: 663	I so seriously need to learn to weld and fabricate. Nice work there! __________________ Excellent, our country is now run by folks that would allow you to smoke pot in Washington State, but not buy a Big-Gulp in New York. 10 State Trip 2010 2011, $1000 in the pocket, how far can we go

11-13-2010, 07:00 AM	#8
MillCreek ADV Risk Manager Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish county, Washington USA Oddometer: 1,030	From the pictures, I wonder if there might be a foot clearance issue for those inmates who have long feet. __________________ Regards, MillCreek Snohomish County, Washington USA 2012 Suzuki DL650A as the current bike Whole bunch of bikes in the past

11-13-2010, 11:52 PM	#10
KTMatt ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Wollongong NSW Australia Oddometer: 727	Just some more pics . Ive got the clearance sorted now and it line up nice with the Safari tank so it all go Cheers Matt __________________ DSMRA Member # 1309 ROCK HARD RALLY GEAR Custom Aussie Made Bash Plates

11-12-2010, 07:59 PM	#2
little_twin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Oddometer: 348	I'd be interested in one for a DRZ400.

11-13-2010, 12:24 AM	#7
NordieBoy Armature speller Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Kiwiland Oddometer: 6,774	Very, very nice.

11-14-2010, 06:05 PM	#11
markwrich1 Going South Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Albany WA where there are no traffic lights at all Oddometer: 86	I'm keen [ Can you let me know when they hit production please Matt, very interested, will save on case savers I reckon and between the bash plate and my safari tank it will work very nicely and get some of the tools out of my Giant Loop as well markwrich1 screwed with this post 11-15-2010 at 04:30 AM

11-14-2010, 06:50 PM	#12
Adrian V Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Albany Western Australia Oddometer: 434	Richo - you getting serious mate Matt's da man.

11-14-2010, 10:26 PM	#13
KTMatt ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Wollongong NSW Australia Oddometer: 727	Ive just got to make my mounting jig and its ready to go and then Ill start on a side tank with vacum pump for those that like long trips with out stops __________________ DSMRA Member # 1309 ROCK HARD RALLY GEAR Custom Aussie Made Bash Plates

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