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Skidplate #204669 09/21/2007 9:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,223 Lake Placid, Fl. bonnyusa OP Big Bore
OP bonnyusa Big Bore Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,223 Lake Placid, Fl.	In the heat of the posting , I realized that I was participating in hijacking singring's Cheap Effective Oil Filter Protector thread. So...... After seeing the Norman Hyde skid plate for the Bonneville class machines (thanks Travis!) I seriously started thing about making one. After re-mounting my new rear tire tonight, I left her on the jack so I could create a cardboard template. Got on the garage floor and 'started creating'..... Janet comes out and goes "how would you change the oil?" Crap.... I did realize why I love this woman so it's not a total loss! Back to thinking.......... "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein

Re: Skidplate bonnyusa #204670 09/21/2007 10:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 591 Lower Slower First Larkfarms Adjunct
Larkfarms Adjunct Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 591 Lower Slower First	Drill an access hole. http://s410.photobucket.com/albums/pp183/larkfarms/

Re: Skidplate bonnyusa #204671 09/21/2007 10:47 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 386 Night_Rider Adjunct
Night_Rider Adjunct Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 386	I've had the same idea since the post where an old brake pad took out someones filter. I was waiting until this winter to fit mine. I got a hold of some stainless at work about a month ago? Just need time to tinker. 1982 Pontiac Trans Am...K.I.T.T. in progress. "It looks like Darth Vaders bathroom in here..."

Re: Skidplate Night_Rider #204672 09/22/2007 12:07 AM
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Soren Should be Riding Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,164 Likes: 1 Salem, OR	Locking trap door? Soren •Triumph Connection

Re: Skidplate Night_Rider #204673 09/22/2007 12:46 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 429 Enon Louisiana britironrider Adjunct
britironrider Adjunct Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 429 Enon Louisiana	Quote: I've had the same idea since the post where an old brake pad took out someones filter. I was waiting until this winter to fit mine. I got a hold of some stainless at work about a month ago? Just need time to tinker. When I read the post first thing I thougt about was a skid plate but wasn't sure about the access issue. Keep us updated and hopefully a pic or two. You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one John Lennon Imagine Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty, anyone who keeps learning stays young, the greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. Henry Ford

Re: Skidplate bonnyusa #204674 09/22/2007 1:58 AM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,626 Fort Lauderdale, FL USA. BrianT Loquacious
BrianT Loquacious Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,626 Fort Lauderdale, FL USA.	Quote: In the heat of the posting , I realized that I was participating in hijacking singring's Cheap Effective Oil Filter Protector thread. So...... After seeing the Norman Hyde skid plate for the Bonneville class machines (thanks Travis!) I seriously started thing about making one. After re-mounting my new rear tire tonight, I left her on the jack so I could create a cardboard template. Got on the garage floor and 'started creating'..... Janet comes out and goes "how would you change the oil?" Crap.... I did realize why I love this woman so it's not a total loss! Back to thinking.......... Put a hinge right across the middle of the curved part, two quick-release fasteners at the back, and line it with a thin strip of rubber so it doesn't rattle. Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow The Hayabusa Killa 16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled Procom CDI "There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."

Re: Skidplate BrianT #204675 09/22/2007 8:00 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,150 Canberra Australian Capital Te... Stacka Oil Expert
Stacka Oil Expert Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,150 Canberra Australian Capital Te...	Brian's idea has real merit guys. Sure, it may be too much stuffing around for some but once built and fitted, what a top notch addition to our bike's ridability ie. dirt road riding less of a concern. I like the idea Staintune Pipes, K&N Pods, 45 pilots, TBS needles and 145 mains.

Re: Skidplate Stacka #204676 09/22/2007 10:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,223 Lake Placid, Fl. bonnyusa OP Big Bore
OP bonnyusa Big Bore Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,223 Lake Placid, Fl.	I like Brian's idea also, John. So far, the best one! btw, a skid plate would not be for off road only. We ride through so much road crap down here, you might as well be off roading! "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein

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