Protect Fabrications' Stainless Steel
ATV Swing Arm Skid Plate Review
(written by 01ytrx400ex)
When I first purchased my 01 400 ex I wanted
to protect the vulnerable underneath of the quad and I did
little research and just purchased all DG skid protectors.
My a-arm and frame plates have held up quite well and I am
happy with them however the swing arm plate had to be removed
twice and pounded back unto shape on the third time I was
going to remove it to put it back into shape I noticed a fracture
in the weld after taking it off I noticed it was a broken
weld about two inches long. Yes I could have had it re-welded
but this had been bent and gouged so many times I decided
to look into a replacement. First off I was interested in
the Armadillo plate because of the thickness 250 VS 190 on
the DG but it was still made of the same material that did
not hold up well on my DG.
I was reading thought on of the many ATV magazines I subscribe to and noticed
a tiny ad for Stainless Steel skid plates, right away I was interested
because of the properties of stainless steel strength,flexibility and being
stronger then aluminum alloys it can be thinner and provide more ground
clearance. I ordered my plate for $145 delivered and it is definitely
everything I expected it would be. I beat the hell out of this thing
punishing it far more then my DG was ever exposed to. It has only a few
scratches not gouges and is in perfect shape. I have not notice the
extraweight of approximately four pounds during any riding or jumping. I t
certainly cost more but if you are looking for purchasing one and only one
skid plate go with the stainless it will outlast your quad!
Protect Fabrications
www.protectfabrications.com
1832 E. Main Street
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 467-1701
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