Linkage Guard.

[bikingagain]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on Linkage Guards. Are they worth it? They seem to be a smart thing to have but I don’t know much about them. Thanks in advance.

[scubarusteve]

From experience i have been thrown over the bars from hanging up on the linkage a few times.
This product will find its way onto my beta unless i can make one my self

https://www.obielinkguard.com/

[boland]

They are worth it but you don’t need the $500 ones. A couple skid plates now have s built in linkage tail. TM designs I think and sxs slide plates. I have one on my bike and it works awesome.

[Braap791]

New tmd skid plate comes with integrated beaver tail would definitely make my short list.

[Dakota_c69]

I run the TMD skid plate with the built in beavertail linkage protection on my 250 XC and the $500 Fastaway skid plate kinda one on the Beta. My advise is save your $500..

[Stevemtb]

Looks like there are some ‘cost effective’ alternatives out there
http://ktmtalk.com/showthread.php?54163 ... ng%20board

[bikingagain]

Are the plastic ones good enough on their own, or do you need to add some type of metal cover also. Thanks for all the great replies so far.

[axel99]

I have 160hrs on my Obie beaver tail, still in good working order. Only thing I don’t like is it takes a couple miniutes to get it all lined each time I take the skid plate off. I have the thinner gauge model.

[cerealkiller]

Plastic is good enough in my opinion. I had a Slavens aluminium guard on my '12 350, but switched to the Obie for my '16.

I think Polisport makes an "extra protection" skid plate that covers the link too. Might be worth checking out. I have a TMD on my KTM, which is great, but I'm not sure it's worth the extra super premium price.

[Dobi]

the old KTM and Acerbis plastic ones didn't last at all. The new TMD one with the integrated linkage guard is holding up well for me now. I have had really good luck with the SX Slideplate one that was on my 16. I feel it has better mounting than the TMD one for durability. It also has a double coverage on the link guard.

I do prefer the plastic to the aluminum as I think it allows flex and makes the bike ride better. it is also quieter