Linkage Protection?
Linkage Protection?
Looking to put some linkage protection on my 2015 350 XC-F...any recommendations? I have a Scorpion skid plate on there now, so I was hoping I could just add something to what I already have. Thoughts?
2011 Gas Gas EC 300
2015 KTM 350 XC-F
2015 KTM 350 XC-F
Re: Linkage Protection?
In the same boat curerntly..
I'm trying to source some 1/4" UHMW sheet (same plastic they make chain slide and guides from)... cut a chunk 5"x10" (ish) bolt it on the back of the skid plate..
I would think it should provide enough impact protection.. not forever but easy to replace.
I'm trying to source some 1/4" UHMW sheet (same plastic they make chain slide and guides from)... cut a chunk 5"x10" (ish) bolt it on the back of the skid plate..
I would think it should provide enough impact protection.. not forever but easy to replace.
Re: Linkage Protection?
Obie, i have them on two bikes, great product. Light, glides over rocks/logs well, keeps mud out of linkage and is cheap $$.
Available at BFD.
Available at BFD.
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Re: Linkage Protection?
x2 on the Obie, cheap and effective, running em on my YZ's.
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15 XC250
11 Berg 570, dualsport and supermoto
17 PW50
78ish CT70
Just another Dirt Donkey...
Re: Linkage Protection?
obie hey.. might have to check them out and save the hassle of making one.
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I run one of these and it is bullet proof. A seamless transition between the skid and linkage. I have wrecked fastways before so I know I am a good test pilot. I am not afraid to run this in Moab or in endurocross.
http://www.sxslideplate.com/
However, if you have a skid already, then the Obie is awesome too
http://www.sxslideplate.com/
However, if you have a skid already, then the Obie is awesome too
Re: Linkage Protection?
I'll give the Obie a try...thanks for th insight!
2011 Gas Gas EC 300
2015 KTM 350 XC-F
2015 KTM 350 XC-F
Re: Linkage Protection?
Picked one up from BFD yesterday...$80 and in stock. Thanks for the help!CPitty wrote:I'll give the Obie a try...thanks for th insight!
2011 Gas Gas EC 300
2015 KTM 350 XC-F
2015 KTM 350 XC-F
Re: Linkage Protection?
I picked up a bullet proof designs link guard it covers the lower section of the linkage but it is not complate coverage like a Fastway. once I test it on a few logs and rocks we will see how it holds up.
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Re: Linkage Protection?
Cycle Works has Obies on the way!
Allison - Parts Department - Cycleworks Calgary (403) 230-1920
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2018 250 XCW
Re: Linkage Protection?
Put me down for one!