CSC's new skidplate

detours · 08-28-2015, 05:25 PM

Check out the new skidplate from CSC!

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18097

I like it a lot, but I don't have a grinder. Would a dremel with a cutting wheel work?

CSCDude · 08-28-2015, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by detours

Check out the new skidplate from CSC!

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18097

I like it a lot, but I don't have a grinder. Would a dremel with a cutting wheel work?

Sure. It would just take a little longer. In fact, it might even work better. I was getting a little nervous watching Gerry work that big grinder. I was afraid he might touch another part of the bike with the other side of the grinding wheel. He didn't. But the point is a smaller tool would probably work better.

SpudRider · 08-28-2015, 07:40 PM

I think a hacksaw would work better than dremel tool. You would be cutting a long time with a dremel tool, and you would probably use up a few of those expensive cutting discs.

As for me, I love my 4-1/2 inch, Harbor Freight angle grinder.

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-12-in...der-69645.html

AZRider · 08-28-2015, 11:57 PM

I do very little offroading, but the new skid plate is a very attractive and substantial looking piece. After reading the installation instructions, I'm hesitant to buy, as the plate would need to be removed at each oil change and that appears to be a pita.

paisleyrider · 08-29-2015, 03:29 AM

Is it confirmed that one needs to remove the new skidplate in order to change the oil? It looks like if drain holes were drilled it might still be possible.

CSCDude · 08-29-2015, 12:48 PM

George (my WAAR buddy) and Paisley...good points and thanks for posting them. You do not have to remove the new skidplate nor do you need to drill access holes. If anything, access to the drain plugs, the screen plugs, and the oil filter cover is improved with the new billet skidplate. Please see http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18144.

Again, thanks for your comments.

detours · 08-29-2015, 09:08 PM

Well, I ordered the skid plate. This is going to be awesome! And I guess I'm getting a grinder too

AZRider · 08-30-2015, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CSCDude

George (my WAAR buddy) and Paisley...good points and thanks for posting them. You do not have to remove the new skidplate nor do you need to drill access holes. If anything, access to the drain plugs, the screen plugs, and the oil filter cover is improved with the new billet skidplate. Please see http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18144.

Again, thanks for your comments.

Thanks for the clarification Joe. Looking forward to the next expedition.

CSCDude · 08-30-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AZRider

Thanks for the clarification Joe. Looking forward to the next expedition.

As am I, George. It was fun traveling with you. It's not every day you find a parade waiting for your arrival.

SpudRider · 08-30-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CSCDude

As am I, George. It was fun traveling with you. It's not every day you find a parade waiting for your arrival.

Didn't you know? That is a standard welcome in Idaho. We are friendly people.

08-28-2015, 05:25 PM	#1
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	CSC's new skidplate Check out the new skidplate from CSC! http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18097 I like it a lot, but I don't have a grinder. Would a dremel with a cutting wheel work? __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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08-28-2015, 07:40 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I think a hacksaw would work better than dremel tool. You would be cutting a long time with a dremel tool, and you would probably use up a few of those expensive cutting discs. As for me, I love my 4-1/2 inch, Harbor Freight angle grinder. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-12-in...der-69645.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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08-28-2015, 11:57 PM	#4
AZRider Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 267	I do very little offroading, but the new skid plate is a very attractive and substantial looking piece. After reading the installation instructions, I'm hesitant to buy, as the plate would need to be removed at each oil change and that appears to be a pita. __________________ George 2016 CanAm Spyder F3-L
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08-29-2015, 12:48 PM	#6
CSCDude Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 247	George (my WAAR buddy) and Paisley...good points and thanks for posting them. You do not have to remove the new skidplate nor do you need to drill access holes. If anything, access to the drain plugs, the screen plugs, and the oil filter cover is improved with the new billet skidplate. Please see http://californiascooterco.com/blog/?p=18144. Again, thanks for your comments. __________________ Joe www.ExhaustNotes.us
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08-29-2015, 09:08 PM	#7
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Well, I ordered the skid plate. This is going to be awesome! And I guess I'm getting a grinder too __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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08-29-2015, 03:29 AM	#5
paisleyrider Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 33	Is it confirmed that one needs to remove the new skidplate in order to change the oil? It looks like if drain holes were drilled it might still be possible.
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