Aftermarket plates made by KAWASAKI? Or someother company?

 

The plates are made by Metaltek for Kawasaki. I don't think you can buy the Metalteks anywhere else.

 

ProArmor definetely does NOT have skid plates for the P650 yet. I sent them an email inquiring on this. I have the Ricochet plate. I purchased it from Rocky Mtn ATV, the same as Trailburner. I am extremely pleased w/ the plate. It is less than the High Lifter plate and offers just as much protection. It is also made from 3/16 aluminum and is very strong, while not weighing much. I have not yet replaced the stock swingarm plate.

 

Hello PartsMan,

I just ordered the skid plate package from HighLifter.

Have you had any trouble with it? What do you like/dislike about it.

Thanks,

IronBear [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

IronBear - I think you made a wise choice. I have had no problems at all and they really protect the engine area from debris and mud. My only advice is to make sure you use the medium strength (non permanent) Loc-Tite on all all the bolts including the oil filter access plate. It's not much trouble and gives you real peace of mind. I was with a buddie one day who didn't use Loc-Tite on his and we were stopping to tighten the bolts constantly.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Hi Partsman,

Thank you for the information. I will do just that and buy some lock tite for the bolts.

Thanks again.

IronBear [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

IronBear---- Be sure to by the thread locker(usually blue color), NOT the stud and bearing mount stuff(usually red in color). You'll never get the bolts back out!

 

IronBear - Yea like trx450 said, make sure it is the medium strength non-permanent (blue) colored stuff. The permanent (red) requires heat and/or special tools to disassemble![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]