New Skid Plate from Utah Sport Cycle
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From: Calgary, AB, Canada
I didn't note any real change in volume after I installed mine.
Wow. I am very impressed with this thread. I read all 16 pages, and was hooked . . . funny. Kind of like buying a TV Series you like to watch... NO COMMERCIALS ! No waiting. I had no idea the skid plate I got on ebay, called a moose plate, came from this lineage. It's exactly the same as pictured in this thread, and is a great plate. Very cool to see that ya'll had a say in how it was designed. CUDOS.
Wish I had gone to Utah's sales page... but, I hadn't found the forum yet.
So. I did leave on my factory plate under this one, as it did fit, and didn't seem to cause any issues. Anyone else do that?
Anyone else 'rubber coat' the inside of theirs for sound issues? I put some foam strips, weather insulation strips to deaden any resonating sounds. Not worth the effort. Curious if anyone took some spray rubberized undercoating...
Wish I had gone to Utah's sales page... but, I hadn't found the forum yet.
So. I did leave on my factory plate under this one, as it did fit, and didn't seem to cause any issues. Anyone else do that?
Anyone else 'rubber coat' the inside of theirs for sound issues? I put some foam strips, weather insulation strips to deaden any resonating sounds. Not worth the effort. Curious if anyone took some spray rubberized undercoating...
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nice!!
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From: South Jersey
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From: South Puget Sound, WA
I just installed mine. If you left your OEM skidplate on then you got a different plate. You need to remove the OEM plate to put on the USC plate, at least on my 2009. The new plate mounts to the threaded holes that were used to support the old plate.
No sound difference after a quick 30 mile test ride at all speeds.
Better quality and thickness than I expected. A great item.
No sound difference after a quick 30 mile test ride at all speeds.
Better quality and thickness than I expected. A great item.
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From: So Cal
Logged on to post a question saw this thread was alive again and the discount code was re-validated and ordered one. Good gravy, like ns503 said, the internet (and this forum) have cost me bucks - all for the good though!
Thanks USC for extending the discount code!!!
Thanks USC for extending the discount code!!!
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From: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
I was able to put the new plate over the old one, using the old one's hardware. The holes all lined up. It was a bit of a fight to get it on with the bolts.
And, I suppose there is no real value to doubling up. Maybe I'll pull it off next time I am servicing things under there...
And, I suppose there is no real value to doubling up. Maybe I'll pull it off next time I am servicing things under there...
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From: South Jersey
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Mine came in last week, had some time to fiddle with it today along with changing the oil so I figure I'd post a few pictures up
OEM Glide...goodbye!
A beautiful site right there!
View from the other side...I know she could use a little washing!
I went for a ride through Wharton State Park today and it is very sandy and there are many rocks and boulders. I got to hear a few dings "ricochet" off my new bashplate (pun intended
!), it was nice knowing my water pump, coolant lines and underbelly were a little more armored up for the adventure.
A quality product and easy to install (10 mins), and I can't argue with the KF discount code! I would recommend this product to any other KLXer out there.
Cheers,
Anthony
OEM Glide...goodbye!
A beautiful site right there!
View from the other side...I know she could use a little washing!
I went for a ride through Wharton State Park today and it is very sandy and there are many rocks and boulders. I got to hear a few dings "ricochet" off my new bashplate (pun intended
!), it was nice knowing my water pump, coolant lines and underbelly were a little more armored up for the adventure. A quality product and easy to install (10 mins), and I can't argue with the KF discount code! I would recommend this product to any other KLXer out there.
Cheers,
Anthony
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Shout out to Utah Sport Cycle
Just a quick note to say I think it's pretty generous that USC extended their coupon. It's obviously a great product, but they're a small business in a tough economy. Kudos guys! I just placed my order.
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From: Nova Scotia Toolies
I'll jump back in here to say I'm way impressed with this item, the price, and awesome shipping & service. I got mine real quick after ordering - real suprise with border crossing stuff.
Only problem is I haven't been able to find time since to put it on, or even ride much.
Only problem is I haven't been able to find time since to put it on, or even ride much.
