Which Skidplates??

[GTRider256]

I just bought a 08 450R and was wondering what kind of chasis and swingarm skid plates everybody is using. I used to have a 400ex and I had DG skids on it and loved them but I can't seem to find them for a 450

[WilRideAnything]

PRM

[javensracing08]

GTThunder Belly Skid, Rotor Guard, & Sprocket Guard

Originally posted by WilRideAnything
PRM


Originally posted by javensracing08
GTThunder Rotor Guard, & Sprocket Guard

I would go either way on that. I have PRM and they are nice skidplates the design makes them very strong. The GTT Guards will weigh less and offer more ground clearance which is nice too. The GTT don't protect as much. What kind of terrain do you ride? If there are rocks and logs flying up I wouldnt want them to hit my swingarm so I would get PRM

[WilRideAnything]

In Florida the woods are all sand. I've seen the dual rotor guard get packed with sand and tighten the chain up to the point of it snapping. Otherwise I would run it. It's a nice product.

[Acello]

PRM

[06 Honda 450R]

i run pro armor

[GTRider256]

I ride in slot of woods with stumps and such so I would probably go with PRM or the pro armor. Anybody have pics or a website?

[fastredrider44]

I have a PRM belly skid, GT thunder sprocket gaurd, and rotor gaurd. Pretty happy with them, but has anyone used the tag belly skid?

[quad2xtreme]

if money isn't an issue, this is a sweet skid and it won't rattle or break in the cold weather...

link to hyde racing (http://www.hyderacing.com/quad.htm)

The 450r skid plate comes in 2 pieces. It make it easy to remove 3 bolts and drop the portion below the engine when you change your oil. You can drill holes if you want or leave it solid so it slides over everything.

[BlaineKaiser450]

tag used to make some really sick ones that were like almost a plastic type stuff and i liked those. but i dont think they make them anymore

[ricksmx865]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
tag used to make some really sick ones that were like almost a plastic type stuff and i liked those. but i dont think they make them anymore


They still make em, there sick as hell..... my buddy just ordered 1 for his 08

[quad2xtreme]

unless tag changed the recipe, they will crack in really cold weather. If you don't ride in the cold then it shouldn't be an issue. I paid $190 plus shipping for my Hyde one that won't crack in the cold but that might have been a special price since they were just getting started with the ATV line.

[andrew450r]

on my 08' 450r i run an armidillo swing arm, its thick and wasnt that much money. ive had it for almost a year and i never had any problems with it

[GIXXER1KR]

Best ive run so far is PRM and thats because its the only one that hasnt broke........:cool:

[spencer_shinn]

PRM ALL THE WAY:macho

[Jackie]

Originally posted by andrew450r
on my 08' 450r i run an armidillo swing arm, its thick and wasnt that much money. ive had it for almost a year and i never had any problems with it

I have a full set of armadillos on my 2 400's and have been very happy with them. use loctite. I just purchased a full set for my 07 450er from TTS. 249 shipped. can't beat that price.
good luck

[86250rrider]

i like prm stuff.all my aluminum stuff is prm except the nerfs.

[stcblack450r]

i'm running a cobra skidplate on my 450r...ive never had a problem with and offers enough protection for the riding i do

[Colby@C&DRacing]

we like the PRM skids but wanted more ground clearance and weight savings so we now run the lonestar brake and disk guards and a maier plastic full chassis skid.

[TJ Bradley]

Just save yourself the money and build one out of a road sign They're simple to make. And FREE :D

[Scro]

Originally posted by quad2xtreme
if money isn't an issue, this is a sweet skid and it won't rattle or break in the cold weather...

link to hyde racing (http://www.hyderacing.com/quad.htm)

The 450r skid plate comes in 2 pieces. It make it easy to remove 3 bolts and drop the portion below the engine when you change your oil. You can drill holes if you want or leave it solid so it slides over everything.

I'm not sure I like that design. Seems like it would be easy for a rock or stump to get snagged between the two pieces, where they meet.

I use GT dual sprocket and rotor guard and have nothing but good luck out them. I made a cleaner to clean out the sprocket guard. It hasn't packed up with mud yet, even riding in Tenn. red clay.

Not sure what kind of belly skid I've got, but it's been a damn good one! Bought it from Pappy about 3 years ago I guess.

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by ricksmx865
They still make em, there sick as hell..... my buddy just ordered 1 for his 08 where did he get it? i havent seen them anywhere

[ricksmx865]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
where did he get it? i havent seen them anywhere

he ordered it thru a local shop we deal with, I have his number if you want.

or you can order from tag's website

http://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_TagMetals.aspx?id=a413209c-2037-424f-a3b3-26cd2bdda578&product=547cc0a3-ab94-43fe-89a8-c89d067dff1d

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
where did he get it? i havent seen them anywhere


I think its only the 04-05 Tag skid thats hard to get.
I literally tried for months to get 1 for mine, ordered from like 6 difference places. All either out of stock or couldn't get an answer from tag about getting more.
I thought I found one on Denniskirk, their site said it was for an 05, but when I got it, it was for an 06 -_-

I had to mod and hack the hell out if it, literally had to customize every part and mount on it, but its working fine now =)
Seems to be hold up good so far.

I originally bought a PRM, but it too heavy for my taste and didn't work with my nerfs.

[Modifly]

AXP make the best skid plates personally. They have 2 with one being plastic and one being standard aliminium, the mounts to attatch are second to non and takes under 2 minutes to install which is a bonus with these things!! they are number one in europe (the site is in french but check them out) - http://www.axp-racing.com/

I have run with PRM and admit they are good but not as good as these im sorry to say :p

[ahowsare]

prm swinger, dg belly, pro-armor a-arms
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/ahowsare/after800x600.jpg

[warr72]

My Tag has not given me a problem yet, except getting one was a pain.

[AbnMP13]

Originally posted by quad2xtreme
if money isn't an issue, this is a sweet skid and it won't rattle or break in the cold weather...

link to hyde racing (http://www.hyderacing.com/quad.htm)

How's that plastic working out for ya?