Skid plates for Husaberg?

buzzard · Oct 24, 2006

Just thought I would add that I have the Husaberg skid plate on my 06 450E, and find no problems with it. I did add some heavy plastic sleeves to my water pump hose, zip tied em on. They were the octagonal things on my wifes garden hoses that go right by the end to keep the hose straight, and they are blue. Wife has not noticed the missing things. I also removed some material from the bottom of the plate so that I can drain the oil without removing the plate. Anyhow, the Husaberg factory skid plate gets two thumbs up from me!

CelticDude · Oct 24, 2006

I'm also running the Husaberg plate with no problems. I did ty-rap some rubber gasket material over the exposed hose though. By the way, Jay at Hyde Racing finally responded today to my many e-mails and said the refund check would be in the mail soon. ::roll:

Splat · Oct 30, 2006

CODan said:
Anyway, he told me that the only good skid plate you guys can get (with good waterpump protection) is from Italy and that it retails for about $160. Are there any others available to you Husabergers that are very good quality and offer good enduro (not mx) type protection.
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www.utahsportcycle.com
great quality, thick metal, under $100, takes a good beating and still maintains it's shape

LeFrog · Oct 30, 2006

RE: Re: Skid plates for Husaberg?

Yes, that's the one I was looking for, Brian, thanks. I remember your plate and it was beefy and quite protective.

Problem is they don't list Husaberg as their available brands.

logjump · Oct 30, 2006

Re: RE: Re: Skid plates for Husaberg?

LeFrog said:
Problem is they don't list Husaberg as their available brands.

In the "Select a make" drop down menu, select other.
Then select "Husaberg". :roll:

You're welcome!

Take note; the Utah Sportcycle skidplate offers zero waterpump protection. Go back in this thread to view a picture posted by Risky1. It was designed years ago when Bergs had their waterpump located up high driven by the cam shaft.

LeFrog · Oct 30, 2006

Did not work the first time. Oh yeah, but... I have the new Internet Explorer!!!

:lol:

It can only be better than what I have, which is nice, but does not protect against lower rocks.

Satex · Oct 31, 2006

I'll throw in another vote for Boss' setup. Tough, light, and outstanding protection.

faktor · Oct 31, 2006

I use one of these on my 05 650
The other side has good protection for the water pump and hose etc.

CelticDude · Oct 31, 2006

Yep, thats the one I had ordered. Unforunately my 2005 FE550 pipes swing a lot lower than yours for some reason and it didn't fit. I returned the skid plate a month ago and still no refund. :bounce:

LeFrog · Oct 31, 2006

It seems that when you drop the oil, this type of plate will capture some of it and it could be a bit messy? Or do you guys have a technique?

JoeUSA · Oct 31, 2006

LeFrog said:
It seems that when you drop the oil, this type of plate will capture some of it and it could be a bit messy? Or do you guys have a technique?

Yeah, I remove mine to drop the oil. Takes 1 minute to get it off and 3-4 minutes to put it back on.

Just 4 bolts, zip zip with my cordless drill and a 5mm hex bit.

Joe

tuts · Oct 31, 2006

LeFrog said:
..... Or do you guys have a technique?.....

lefrog,
i stuff some papertowels down in there prior to draining the oil.
when i tilt the bike most goes out the hole it the bottom of the guard.
tuts

CelticDude · Nov 8, 2006

Latest update on my refund for the non-fitting skid plate that I returned. No money has been received, so I finally filed a complaint with E-Bay. Jay of Hyde Racing sent me an e-mail tonight calling me a f*cking jerk! :finger:

risky1 · Nov 8, 2006

you can cost him much more damage than you have unfortunatly lost, so ignore him and let your fingers do the talking on all of the pertinant websites... although I am sure that you wish you could punch him the mouth... I have been there.

CelticDude · Nov 9, 2006

Last night after I forwarded him the official e-mail showing I had filed a complaint, he paid me back on PayPal but managed to issue a few more insults while doing so. Pretty amazing for someone in the retail industry to act so childish and irresponsible.

bikebarnbeckman · Nov 9, 2006

jdalton1 said:
Motoxotica has a Utah Cycles (?) skid plate that is very similar to the Husaberg plate. The price is in the $75 range. It has the letter H cut out on the front of the plate, looks pretty sweet. I have one on my 05' fe450 and it fits great.

all that is, is the Moose Racing Skid Plate (parts unlimited) but it does not have the water pump protection that the factory one does...cheap, heavy duty, but not the best protection

bikebarnbeckman · Nov 9, 2006

You know, we (Bike Barn) have 4 off-road demo Husabergs and everyone has the factory Skid Plate on it....these fit awesome, they are vented so you still get lots of air-flow across the motor, and they are nicely made...I dont understand why more people dont buy these...its not like they are that much more than the Moose Skid Plate and it protects better. I have a Moose Plate on my shelf (brought it in for one of our demos) and opted to spend more to install the Factory one.

That large black pastic one is a great idea, but it looks like it would prevent alot of needed cooling airflow. It would be nice if someone made a quick-release version like the factory KTM one.

BOSS makes a nice water pump hose guard in case you wanted to just run a glide plate.

my $0.02

Satex · Nov 9, 2006

bikebarnbeckman said:
BOSS makes a nice water pump hose guard in case you wanted to just run a glide plate.

my $0.02

I love Boss's regular guard. It's lightweight, doesn't reverberate noise, protects everything well, and it looks funky in a cool way. Maybe I just love the Boss, or maybe I'm saying that because he included a great tee shirt when I last ordered something from him.

Seriously, Boss's bash plate is the bees knees.

bergdude · Nov 9, 2006

Seriously, Boss's bash plate is the bees knees.

" BOSS is BOSS"
1) Ships same day.
2) Lots of stock.
3) Always has the order right.
4) Knows H-berg inside-out.
5) Nice FREE T-shirt.
ALL AROUND NICE GUY!! :thumb:
Thanks Rick,

ccasion5:

cangokaw · Nov 11, 2006

I agree with bikebarnbeckman, why chaep out on a great factoy skid plate? A great bike needs a great plate.

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