Guys,

My custom footwell rock-rails/skid plates are done!! Not completely mounted as my knurled neck carriage bolts are backordered from McMaster-Carr. But you can see the pictures. I made them out of 3/16" (0.190") thick 5052 Aluminum... probably could have used 1/8" but that is what Yamaha and most others use and they get beat down quicker... lol..

Hopefully I will get the bolts soon so I can finish these [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Next is mocking up a front skid / bash plate and Rear a-arm guards [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Afteall I do have access a sheetmetal shop at work... well and my buddies love making easy stuff like this in Solidworks.. it is pretty sweet deal ... I bring them the stock.. and when they have time they bend it up:-) The AL to make both skids only cost $35


-Steve

Skid Plate


Side View


Front view from front wheel


Side View



Bottom View

 

looks great.

 

Yeah man, looks good. Just shows what someone can do with a little brain power and access to these types of resources.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Higgy

Yeah man, looks good. Just shows what someone can do with a little brain power and access to these types of resources.</end quote></div>

Thanks - I am probably going to put a lift on it too... been really debating it.. but with all the technical stuff I do / rocks I think it would help.. I just don't want it to get too tippy. I plan on staying with Stock rims but 25" Bighorn tires this summer.

As far as the shop goes - yea it is a sweet deal! I am going to give the guy in the metal shop a home depot gift card for his time and troubles. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Great job....

I also fabricated up some floorboard skids for my 2008 Grizzly 700...here's some pics:

 

how much to make another pair of those for the 700? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Over at GrizzlyCentral I'm getting requests too. I may make some more in the future, but not right away.

 

yeah Ive seen your pics on GC too..
I'm sure you could sell a bunch of them..did you have to drill new holes or anything (not that its a big deal, just wondering)

 

Them are some sweeeeeet skids [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: west350bruin

yeah Ive seen your pics on GC too..

I'm sure you could sell a bunch of them..did you have to drill new holes or anything (not that its a big deal, just wondering)</end quote></div>

No, I used all factory attachment points for the floorboards.