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Pat
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do I need a skidplate
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November 24, 2005, 01:58:24 PM »
do I need a skidplate on my yfz450 to race the quad srambles...i do not want to damage anything
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Re: do I need a skidplate
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November 24, 2005, 02:10:34 PM »
Some tracks it would help, but others you may not need it. I like to think of it as some type of insurence. It is definatly worth it though. I am going to be selling my front skids if you are interested. They have 1 race on them.
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November 24, 2005, 02:11:16 PM »
Have you decided what class you are going to start in?
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November 24, 2005, 08:35:31 PM »
I'll use it for sure !!! and if you can put a swing arm plate will be even better, we don't have that many rocks arround Florida, but we sure have some palmetto ruts and some others that can easily get stocked in your chain or motor. (had happend to me
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November 26, 2005, 07:55:42 PM »
Going to race "C"...just trying to find the time for my debut!
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November 26, 2005, 10:52:54 PM »
Coming to the next race? If so, I race in the same class as you. I will have some goodies put on for that race. *cough* axis *cough*
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November 27, 2005, 07:32:16 AM »
I'm looking at the January race dates...getting some race gear from the wife for Xmas including the skid plate.
Pat
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SLOW450R
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its new, but its still slow!!
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November 28, 2005, 09:24:19 AM »
You dont really need to run skids in FL........................I dont run a swinger skid just to get more ground clearance. It is a nice piece of insurance, but it isnt a necesity.
Alot of the A and AA racers are running without swingarm skids just to get the bikes closer to the ground. I know that I run my bike at only 6 inches of ground clearance down here in the FL sand. If you are only racing in FL I would say skip it, but if you ride anywhere else I would consider it a must.
As for a belly skid..........This is a MUST in whatever kind of cross country racing you are doing
Hope this helps and hope to see you at the races. Look some of us up when you get there, this is really a great group of people.
Garrett Hyer
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November 28, 2005, 11:38:47 AM »
So a belly skid is more important than a swinger skid? I figured it would be the opposite since the swingarm area is closer to the ground and I'd assume would hit more rocks, roots etc.
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November 28, 2005, 12:27:02 PM »
Well, from my experience with my YFZ is that when I didnt have a skid plate, things would get thrown between the chain and sprocket causing my chain to come off, since I put on the skid plate, I still ride normal and it hasnt happened yet. Its all up to you, also, the AA and A guys usually have sponcers that are willing to hook them up with new brake rotors and sprockets for cheap, so they dont worry about hitting stuff. And trust me, they dont!! Its amazing to watch those guys ride, could have a 46inch front end and squeeze it through a 48inch gap and they are going a good 30-40mph..
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November 28, 2005, 12:35:29 PM »
Where did you purchase your skids from? I was going to purchase the Pro-Armor...now both the belly and swing plates. Pro-Armor a good choice?
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November 28, 2005, 03:53:38 PM »
I went with PRM Z skids.
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Re: do I need a skidplate
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November 28, 2005, 07:05:42 PM »
I am running PRM skids as well. I have there .125 belly skid and there .250 swinger skid. I dont run the swinger skid here in florida. In addition I have also severly cut down the swinger skid so that it just covers the sprocket and brake rotor. It doesnt drag nearly as much
You can run a sprocket guard from GT THUNDER if you dont want to EVER run a rear skid. These are awesome!
Call Mike Walker at ATP racing and he will get you a killer price on whatever you want, tell him I had you call.....
Garrett Hyer
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04 450R............a slow quad for an even slower rider!!
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...................407-880-3171
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