12-06-2001, 12:02 PM
This thing is TOUGH! I went with PRM after doing some research and finding this one most recommended by Endurance type baja racers from a local shop. Terrain here in AZ is Brutal, constant perfect swingarm dinger sized rocks on just about every trail.
Once unpacked, the appearnce of the skid was what I expected. I would've liked to see them take the time to wipe off the Aluminum's material markings, but at least your certain your getting 6061 Grade Aluminum @ 0.250" thick she's beefy. They rivet on a nice Kevlar type material the entire length of the chain side as well. The welds are real nice, clean, and uniform. Installation was as easy as could be. Hardware was included, (stickers too), naturally all hardware is protected or recessed.
Trial time: We went out to one of the popular local riding areas that is real rocky. I consider myself a pretty good rider as far as finesse and ability,(FYI). I spend a lot of my rides tailgating YZ thumper MX bikes. (they hate it when they can't shake a quad) So we were moving pretty good I nailed the skid plate at least five times to the point that the *** end hopped up. The skid never got close to the rotor or chain. You do lose a little bit of ground clearence but only to more beefiness, so it evens itself out. Towards the end of the ride, (5 mi out), I flatted and decided to limp her home instead taking the time to plug it, so know the skid was just taking all kinds of abuse. When I got back to the trucks I propped her up and the plate was tight had some good chunks out of it but all in all was bulletproof. I highly recommend it to anyone that rides high speed baja rocky type stuff. I orderd straight from PRM paid $95 with 3-day air shipping.
Once unpacked, the appearnce of the skid was what I expected. I would've liked to see them take the time to wipe off the Aluminum's material markings, but at least your certain your getting 6061 Grade Aluminum @ 0.250" thick she's beefy. They rivet on a nice Kevlar type material the entire length of the chain side as well. The welds are real nice, clean, and uniform. Installation was as easy as could be. Hardware was included, (stickers too), naturally all hardware is protected or recessed.
Trial time: We went out to one of the popular local riding areas that is real rocky. I consider myself a pretty good rider as far as finesse and ability,(FYI). I spend a lot of my rides tailgating YZ thumper MX bikes. (they hate it when they can't shake a quad) So we were moving pretty good I nailed the skid plate at least five times to the point that the *** end hopped up. The skid never got close to the rotor or chain. You do lose a little bit of ground clearence but only to more beefiness, so it evens itself out. Towards the end of the ride, (5 mi out), I flatted and decided to limp her home instead taking the time to plug it, so know the skid was just taking all kinds of abuse. When I got back to the trucks I propped her up and the plate was tight had some good chunks out of it but all in all was bulletproof. I highly recommend it to anyone that rides high speed baja rocky type stuff. I orderd straight from PRM paid $95 with 3-day air shipping.