KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: KaTooMer on September 24, 2004, 05:23:27 AM

Title: Why skid plates are worth their weight in water pumps
Post by: KaTooMer on September 24, 2004, 05:23:27 AM

Before:

(http://john-stichnoth.com/images/SkidPlate-265x176.jpg)

After:

(http://john-stichnoth.com/images/Skid_Plate_-_Rock.jpg)

And the water pump is just fine.

Title: Why skid plates are worth their weight in water pumps
Post by: Rick on September 27, 2004, 04:52:22 AM

Yup, I've seen my share of folks who wanted the latest graphics to adorn their trusty steed, but didn't have the bucks for a skid plate...until after they purchased a new case, water pump, clutch cover, etc.  That $50 skid plate sounded pretty cheap after seeing the bill for the repair parts, plus a new skid plate.

Thanks for the photos

Rick

Title: Why skid plates are worth their weight in water pumps
Post by: KXcam22 on September 27, 2004, 06:55:43 AM

Rick,
  I'd have to say the same for rad guards too.   Always protect the expensive/important parts first, thats why we wear helmets for riding (and cups for hockey!)  My local dealer has a rad with a stick impaled all the way through it hanging beside the rad guards. Fairly convincing. Cam.