Skid plate.

mjs91882 · 11-16-2013, 12:18 AM

Anyone suggest a good skid plate for my klx. Than you

SpudRider · 11-16-2013, 01:10 AM

I moved your thread to the Other Brands Forum so it would get better exposure.

I don't own a KLX250S. However, I do have a Ricochet skid plate mounted on both my Honda XR650L and my Zongshen 200GY-2. The Ricochet skip plates are excellent.

http://www.ricochetoffroad.com/store/page147.html

FastDoc · 11-16-2013, 12:07 PM

I think that's the brand I have on mine. VERY well made, VERY thick and easy to mount. I have had some serious stuff impact mine over the years and barely scrathed the plate much less hurt the bike.

The only downside is a small increase in mechanical engine noise due to the sound being reflected up at the rider, and a couple of drips when you change the oil.

Highly recommeded.

FastDoc · 11-16-2013, 12:08 PM

Did you get your tires and battery taken care of? Up and running?

mjs91882 · 11-17-2013, 02:34 PM

Hey doc, ya tires are on and will be getting the battery put into tomorrow along with that thing u recommend I buy.

mjs91882 · 11-17-2013, 02:37 PM

Thanks Spud, I'm still learning this whole site but I will check out thesis plate you and Doc have been talking about. It's going to be 50 tomorrow and I can wait to ride

mjs91882 · 11-17-2013, 02:39 PM

What is the 4 stroke pipe guard? Any other suggestion I may want to add tony bike.

thanks for everyone's help.. Matt

mjs91882 · 11-17-2013, 07:23 PM

So I need both parts to complete this right?

mjs91882 · 11-17-2013, 08:41 PM

Does it protect the hose?

FastDoc · 11-17-2013, 09:54 PM

You don't need a pipe guard, if you are referring to the exhaust.

The skid plate protects the water pump if that's what you mean.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CFcQ9QEwBA

Not my bike but this is the same one I have.

FastDoc · 11-17-2013, 09:57 PM

http://www.happy-trail.com/Kawasaki-...e-KLX250S.aspx

Here it is elsewhere.

Great price and I'm pretty sure this is where I got it from about 3-4 years ago. Happy Trails is a top notch supplier.

I just trail tested it again a bunch of times this weekend ;-) Good product.

FastDoc · 11-17-2013, 10:01 PM

As far as what else to add it depends on your needs.

I tour and take very long rides on mine and needed a rack. Other than that (and a jet kit and FMF Q4 pipe) my bike is stock. Just the hookups for a battery tender and my electric gear.

If all works well resist the temptation to upgrade or add too much stuff. Spend your time riding and your money on upkeep and motel rooms and gas while riding.

mjs91882 · 11-19-2013, 11:42 PM

This weekend has been crazy with getting caught up with the bike. Doc I want to thank you for that skid plat. Best deal I have seen on the internet. I also had to get my truck inspected. Plus it was 35 out today and I took a little cruise on the trails. What do you all put your PSI at when off-roading. Mine were fully inflated and was it a challenge. But I enjoyed it and hope to get out roading.

mjs91882 · 11-19-2013, 11:56 PM

They fully inflated my tires do to the fact on the road, but ya please let me know how many psi should us on my tires..

mjs91882 · 11-19-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

I moved your thread to the Other Brands Forum so it would get better exposure.

I don't own a KLX250S. However, I do have a Ricochet skid plate mounted on both my Honda XR650L and my Zongshen 200GY-2. The Ricochet skip plates are excellent.

http://www.ricochetoffroad.com/store/page147.html

Thanks again, im new at this whole site thing and just trying to learn as much as possible

11-16-2013, 12:18 AM	#1
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	Skid plate. Anyone suggest a good skid plate for my klx. Than you
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11-16-2013, 01:10 AM	#2
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I moved your thread to the Other Brands Forum so it would get better exposure. I don't own a KLX250S. However, I do have a Ricochet skid plate mounted on both my Honda XR650L and my Zongshen 200GY-2. The Ricochet skip plates are excellent. http://www.ricochetoffroad.com/store/page147.html __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-16-2013, 12:07 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I think that's the brand I have on mine. VERY well made, VERY thick and easy to mount. I have had some serious stuff impact mine over the years and barely scrathed the plate much less hurt the bike. The only downside is a small increase in mechanical engine noise due to the sound being reflected up at the rider, and a couple of drips when you change the oil. Highly recommeded. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-16-2013, 12:08 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Did you get your tires and battery taken care of? Up and running? __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-17-2013, 09:54 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You don't need a pipe guard, if you are referring to the exhaust. The skid plate protects the water pump if that's what you mean. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CFcQ9QEwBA Not my bike but this is the same one I have. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-17-2013, 02:34 PM	#5
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	Hey doc, ya tires are on and will be getting the battery put into tomorrow along with that thing u recommend I buy.
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11-17-2013, 02:37 PM	#6
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	Thanks Spud, I'm still learning this whole site but I will check out thesis plate you and Doc have been talking about. It's going to be 50 tomorrow and I can wait to ride
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11-17-2013, 02:39 PM	#7
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	What is the 4 stroke pipe guard? Any other suggestion I may want to add tony bike. thanks for everyone's help.. Matt
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11-17-2013, 07:23 PM	#8
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	So I need both parts to complete this right?
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11-17-2013, 08:41 PM	#9
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	Does it protect the hose?
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11-17-2013, 09:57 PM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	http://www.happy-trail.com/Kawasaki-...e-KLX250S.aspx Here it is elsewhere. Great price and I'm pretty sure this is where I got it from about 3-4 years ago. Happy Trails is a top notch supplier. I just trail tested it again a bunch of times this weekend ;-) Good product. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-17-2013, 10:01 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	As far as what else to add it depends on your needs. I tour and take very long rides on mine and needed a rack. Other than that (and a jet kit and FMF Q4 pipe) my bike is stock. Just the hookups for a battery tender and my electric gear. If all works well resist the temptation to upgrade or add too much stuff. Spend your time riding and your money on upkeep and motel rooms and gas while riding. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-19-2013, 11:42 PM	#13
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	Hey This weekend has been crazy with getting caught up with the bike. Doc I want to thank you for that skid plat. Best deal I have seen on the internet. I also had to get my truck inspected. Plus it was 35 out today and I took a little cruise on the trails. What do you all put your PSI at when off-roading. Mine were fully inflated and was it a challenge. But I enjoyed it and hope to get out roading.
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11-19-2013, 11:56 PM	#14
mjs91882 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lake George Ny Posts: 249	They fully inflated my tires do to the fact on the road, but ya please let me know how many psi should us on my tires..
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