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Linkage Protection?

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:29 am
by CPitty
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? :thinking:

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:10 am
by deltadee
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.

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:29 am
by trailguy
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.

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:36 pm
by malcolmzilla
x2 on the Obie, cheap and effective, running em on my YZ's.

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 3:55 pm
by deltadee
obie hey.. might have to check them out and save the hassle of making one.

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:25 pm
by Dobi
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 :thumbsup:

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:25 am
by CPitty
I'll give the Obie a try...thanks for th insight! :thumbsup:

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:53 am
by CPitty
CPitty wrote:I'll give the Obie a try...thanks for th insight! :thumbsup:
Picked one up from BFD yesterday...$80 and in stock. Thanks for the help! :thumbsup:

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:58 pm
by Braap791
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.

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 3:49 pm
by cycleworks
Cycle Works has Obies on the way!

Re: Linkage Protection?

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:23 pm
by AJRJ
:thumbsup:

Put me down for one!