dnhyoung Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 I went riding this weekend at the dunes, and I hit something and broke a couple of teeth off of my rear sprocket. My question is, Does anyone use a rear skid plate to prevent this from happening. I've noticed when doing some of the hill climbs that there is a distinct drag marks from my sprocket and rotor and wondered if this would also prolonfg chain/sprocket life, or just cause me to high center. Any info woul be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 I went riding this weekend at the dunes, and I hit something and broke a couple of teeth off of my rear sprocket. My question is, Does anyone use a rear skid plate to prevent this from happening. I've noticed when doing some of the hill climbs that there is a distinct drag marks from my sprocket and rotor and wondered if this would also prolonfg chain/sprocket life, or just cause me to high center. Any info woul be greatly appreciated. I would use one. I used to, and to be honest, it was beat to shit, which means I probably needed it. St Anthonys is the worst for the out croppings. Just do what you never thought you should do: DONT straddle the rocks. If you don't care about weight, run a skid. Its worth it. I will be using one as soon as I get the skid plate mounts made for my swingarms, and I start fabbing skids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 i wont run any terrain without one, its like cheap insurance and a better piece of mind. ive seen to many people loose a chain, snap a sprocket, dent a disk, etc...from just hitting a little turd ass rock that looked like it wouldnt do nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadedDreams Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 In most cases the skid plate lets you slide over stuff easier.Instead of getting hung up ,you can slide right over it.And really,if you worried about weight,i think one of the companies makes a plastic type plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave876 Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Well I went riding this weekend,and was wondering the reverse question! I got hung up on my skid plate so many times that I was starting to get pissed off,I am thinking of taking it off just hope not to mess my sprocket,and rotor up...Anyway to answer your question Yes you will get high centered more often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnhyoung Posted March 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 what brand do you guys recommend??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadedDreams Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 I guess after reading Daves post,it makes mine pointless,but i guess it would depend where your riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wansomordis Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Your going to get high centered riding in 4x4 ruts Rule of thumb= If your unsure give it more gas.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiram Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 I just bought a white brothers one from ebay $65 and the fit and finish is great, I recommend it and for the price it can't be beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredMW Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Took mine off ,sand was jamming in between it and chain when getting into soft sand This was a stock one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredMW Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Took mine off ,sand was jamming in between it and chain when getting into soft sand This was a stock one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokeStonedBiker Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 dave, i think you would be a foo to take it off, lol. i just made a read skis plate for mind out of 1/4" aluminum. went riding alst weekend and if i didnt have it on i would have had to spend more money replacing parts than it was to just get a skid plate. im thinking of putting some gussets on mine so the flaps covering the sprocket and rotor dont bend up on me. if this thing bends to crap im going with a 3/8 i dont care how low it is is you can just glid over it with a skid plate and the weight is not even noticable. its funny how all the 200+ lb people are concerned about the weight of there bike, im thinking about making a full skid plate to mount to the bottom but i dont know how id clamp it on. anyone got any suggestions on what there have. cotton eyed joe what do you plan to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nater006 Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 I got the Armadillo. It got a workout last weekend and still looks brand new. I'd wreck my sprocket and rotor without the skid. The stocker was a POS. VERY pleased with the Armadillo -- excellent fit, and .250" thick alum.. its awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincster Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 I don't run one at the dunes. Haven't in the 5 seasons I have been going. Most of my buddies don't run one either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot350 Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 I dont run one either because it looks stupid and weighs too much. Yes I weigh over 200 but hey I am 6'6" so there is no way around it. I have been running 20 10 10's and have had no problems at glamis and now I am going to run 22-11-8 so now I dont think there will ever be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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