Prototype Skid
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Prototype Skid
OK, so I didn't buy it, I made it. This is on a 500 Poo and I didn't make it full coverage because it's the wife's quad and she doesn't ride quite as aggressively as some of us.
It's made from 12 guage steel and the "rocker knockers" are .11 wall 1" tubing. I reinforced all the mounting holes with thick 1/2" washers and welded threaded inserts into the frame of the quad so you can remove and replace by just unbolting it. Uses tapered allen head bolts - 5/16". It's also spaced away from the frame jsut a little to account for the dimples in the factory skid.
You can also see the modified A arms. Also 12 guage steel welded directly to the A arm.
Next is the full belly skid for the big twins.......
It's made from 12 guage steel and the "rocker knockers" are .11 wall 1" tubing. I reinforced all the mounting holes with thick 1/2" washers and welded threaded inserts into the frame of the quad so you can remove and replace by just unbolting it. Uses tapered allen head bolts - 5/16". It's also spaced away from the frame jsut a little to account for the dimples in the factory skid.
You can also see the modified A arms. Also 12 guage steel welded directly to the A arm.
Next is the full belly skid for the big twins.......
'15 Can Am Maverick XRS DPS
that is awesome man way to go. just curious how heavy was it before you bolted it on?
also very smart idea to put the skid plate under the footwells, i have no idea why the factory doesn't do that. they obviously have never been on the rubicon or fordyce
also very smart idea to put the skid plate under the footwells, i have no idea why the factory doesn't do that. they obviously have never been on the rubicon or fordyce
Angelo
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2006 Kodiak 450
warn 2500 winch, heated hand grips, and full custom skid plates with wrap around steel fender guards :) and 25" Bighorn tires
My Business mention ATV Obsession and i will hook you up.
http://www.mygemologist.com
K0HMR
My ATV!!
2006 Kodiak 450
warn 2500 winch, heated hand grips, and full custom skid plates with wrap around steel fender guards :) and 25" Bighorn tires
Best guess - about 20 lbs. It's almost 4 feet across and 16" front to back.Kodiak wrote:that is awesome man way to go. just curious how heavy was it before you bolted it on?
Ha! You mean you can't see the welds in my pics?? You'll laugh when I tell you how I bent it. Welding table, two big ass C clamps and a piece of solid bar stock. That and my fat butt leaning and bouncing on it. I really need a brake......EigerMike wrote:show me the welds! i like the a arm skids. so how did you break/bend your 12 ga?
'15 Can Am Maverick XRS DPS
Ha! You mean you can't see the welds in my pics?? You'll laugh when I tell you how I bent it. Welding table, two big ass C clamps and a piece of solid bar stock. That and my fat butt leaning and bouncing on it. I really need a brake...
precision bending at its best! my fat ass is rated for 10 ga
i like the tubes on the ends/sides nice little rock gaurds! my foot wells got beat to hell after rubicon/fordyce.i think all foot wells get beat no matter what quad! let me know if you ever want or need help i love welding/fabricating.
precision bending at its best! my fat ass is rated for 10 ga
i like the tubes on the ends/sides nice little rock gaurds! my foot wells got beat to hell after rubicon/fordyce.i think all foot wells get beat no matter what quad! let me know if you ever want or need help i love welding/fabricating.
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