SXS Skidplate/Slideplate

[snydes]

Here are some pictures of my skid/slide plate from SX Slideplates. My initial install impressions are very good. It fit up nicely and has excellent coverage even protecting the linkage. The plate is made of thick plastic, it looks like it will slide over obstacles better than a typical aluminum plate, which is what I’m familiar with. This plate is still not listed on the website that I’ve seen at the time of this post, so you would need to contact them directly to order one.

 

[Oded]

Doesn't the MX model arrive stock with a skid plate?

 

[snydes]

Doesn't the MX model arrive stock with a skid plate?

No skid plate from the factory. That’s part of why you EX guys have to pay more! I feel naked riding any bike without one. Too many rocks around here.

 

[Oded]

At last I found an advantage to the EX

 

[snydes]

That and you can legally take it down the road!

 

[Oded]

I actually use it quite often for getting to work and around town. Love it.

 

[Philip]

We just had @Elite Motorsports sign up for our forum yesterday. This is where you'd get these cool SXS skid plates from:

Scott
Elite Motorsports
scott@elitektm.com
elitektm.com
1400 E. Eisenhower Blvd.
Loveland, CO 80537
970-461-1022

Mine is going on the new bike tonight!

 

[Oded]

Philip, didn't you have one on your MX? If you did, than transfer it to the MXR (if you ask me, I would replace your MX plastics with the MXR as well. Looks great).

 

[Philip]

Philip, didn't you have one on your MX? If you did, than transfer it to the MXR (if you ask me, I would replace your MX plastics with the MXR as well. Looks great).

I bought my SXS skid plate a month ago from Elite Motorsports, but I haven't installed it yet. It was sitting and waiting for me in Michigan.

 

[Oded]

Where can a similar graphic kit same as your, can be purchased?

 

[Philip]

Where can a similar graphic kit same as your, can be purchased?

Trying here not to steal the Steve's thread. Here is a new thread about decals:

http://altaownersforum.com/threads/decal-kits-for-the-alta.65/

 

[snydes]

As a follow up on this skid plate I must say I love the fact that it covers the linkage as well. My last ride was in a tacky muddy situation and that usually requires concentrated pressure washing to get it all out of the linkage, which you always run the risk of forcing water into those linkage bearings. With this plate no worries, pressure wash away.

 

[Rix]

Here are some pictures of my skid/slide plate from SX Slideplates. My initial install impressions are very good. It fit up nicely and has excellent coverage even protecting the linkage. The plate is made of thick plastic, it looks like it will slide over obstacles better than a typical aluminum plate, which is what I’m familiar with. This plate is still not listed on the website that I’ve seen at the time of this post, so you would need to contact them directly to order one.View attachment 125View attachment 126View attachment 127View attachment 128View attachment 130View attachment 131View attachment 132View attachment 133

I would like to replace my stock skid plate with this one. Does anybody have one for sale? I like the additional wrap around protection on the sides.

 

[bluefxstc]

You can probably special order it through Elite Motorsports. The link below has a place to request info on the skid plate for your bike.

FULL SKID PLATE 4T

 

[snydes]

You should be able to order them directly from SXS, they may or may not be listed on his website. Just email him if not.

SX Slide Plates | Made In Idaho

 

[Rix]

Thanks guys, will be calling on January 2nd SX Slide Plates and Elite Motorsports and see if one of them can hook me up.

 

[Redwolf]

You should be able to order them directly from SXS, they may or may not be listed on his website. Just email him if not.

SX Slide Plates | Made In Idaho

Their website still has a listing for the Alta bash plate, so it shouldn't be an issue to order.

 

[Philip]

Their website still has a listing for the Alta bash plate, so it shouldn't be an issue to order.

Thanks for the info. I searched their site twice before but could not find it. Here is the link:
ALTA full plate | SX Slide Plates

 

[leeo45]

Thanks for the info. I searched their site twice before but could not find it. Here is the link:
ALTA full plate | SX Slide Plates

I noticed that when I ordered mine. They don't show it anywhere in the five page listing of "Full Plates". You need to go to the "ALTA" Product Category. ??? I lucked into finding it on my second or third attempt at the website.

 

[Rix]

Thanks for the info. I searched their site twice before but could not find it. Here is the link:
ALTA full plate | SX Slide Plates

Thanks for the quick link Philip, just ordered it.