Thoughts on Swinger Skids

[zx10r203]

Someone on here (I think) had posted a few pictures of this plate on his quad after a couple of rides and he said it was totally trashed!! He also said he would not buy it again.  I guess an aluminum one can be beaten back to shape unlike the polyurethane!!

[G-Man]

I think the ones you are thinking about are Dura Blue Hammer Force skid plates.  Here is the link http://www.durablue.com/prod_display/Skid_Plates/15/0.php 

I have been waiting to hear some feedback before diving in.  They do look good.

[Out Back Welding]

I think the ones you are thinking about are Dura Blue Hammer Force skid plates.  Here is the link http://www.durablue.com/prod_display/Skid_Plates/15/0.php 

I have been waiting to hear some feedback before diving in.  They do look good.

THATS THE EXACT ones i was talkin about!!!!

[G-Man]

Now you have me looking at these again.   I like the swingarm skid.  found this place that carries them

http://www.seminolepowersports.com/eshopprod_cat_4423-19645-30061_product_555279.DURA_BLUE174_INC_HAMMER_FO.htm

[zx10r203]

Does anyone have any experience with this product?!?

[BADRAP08]

i actually ordered one of the dura blue's and it never came...cant really complain cause my card never got charged but i just said F it and stuck with my stock plastic...bad move on my part i ride a mix of dunes and super rocky desert and about two weeks after that i smashed a rock doin bout 40-50ish smacked a hole in my sub frame and put a nice little gash in my rear brake rotor,

just depends on what you terrain you ride in mostly...i will post some pics in a bit to show you the carnage that was created and probably could have been avoided or at least minimized by a heavy duty skid plate.

[BADRAP08]

i realize your question is about swinger skids but these pics might push you over the fence if you are contimplating it

[Krandall]

In general I'd suggest a belly skid for anyone. (except the all / only sand guys)

with the crank case sitting so close. It only takes 1 shot to that thing to mess up your day.

[Flynbyu]

I have one and it's came in handy. I was suprised to see all the marks on mine after I had it on a few rides.

I have a Richochet brand with a built in chain guard. For the conditions we have around us, I would recommend one if you are going to keep a stock swinger.

~Brian

[fire raptor]

I know I posted in this thread a few days ago on this but just thought i would add a few more examples of having or not having skids. First you only lose 3/4 of an inch. This was measured in another thread. Now i mentioned my sons brake getting roached with no skid. When he did buy skids he did not get the A-arm guards now he has a big divit on one of his arms. I have GYTR a-arm guards and Pro-Armor belly and swinger skids. I have destroyed my Pro-Armor front bumper from rock hits, threw it in the trash. However my belly,swinger and A-arms are all perfect. FR,s .02 worth.

[fire raptor]

Got off my ass and went out and measured the ground clearance on the rear swinger. With 22" rear tires I have 5 1/2" from the bottom of the skid at the brake and chain.

[Bert]

This is the one I have & like it. Its definately tough 
http://prm-atv.com/MN.asp?pg=products&specific=1273&from=98