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Skid plate input needed - 5/29/2008 8:59:41 PM

MN750BRUTE

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Well I bounced off a rock last weekend

No serious damage done, just tweaked one of the mounting tabs on the front bash gaurd. I straitened it easily.
Now I realize how insufficient the stock skids are.
There's a dude on ebay selling a 7pc set for $312 bucks shipped to the door. Looks like he manufactures them himself and will make them out of diamond plate or smooth alum or steel. Anybody have these??

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/29/2008 10:07:22 PM

bruterider1080

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ive seen those but im a bit skeptical of buying from some guy fabbin them up at home

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/29/2008 10:15:30 PM

CodyD

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I don't know about those but check out Aluminum Products. They are a more expensive though. I have the stick guards and I love them. I would suggest shopping around before you make the deal and make sure you know exactly what you are ordering when you buy on ebay.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/29/2008 11:41:43 PM

elkbow

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only way to go is ricochet, here is my 08 with them:

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 12:20:18 AM

clemzexp6969

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ive got savant a arm guards, and they protect really well and even have drilled holes to help wash the mud out. only 90 bucks for the set

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 1:49:40 AM

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The guy on ebay is from Ky and works with a friend of mine. I started to buy a full set from him before I bought my ricochets but he seemed a little too eager to get money. I just asked him a question and he sent me a request for money through paypal. Kinda strange I thought. My friend got a bash plate from him and it looked decent but had really sharp edges.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 3:48:21 AM

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i know 4 bikes(2 08 king quads and 2 08 brutes) running skids from this guy. i have seen his diamond plate and mil finish. he does really good work and he has a brute so the brute skids are extra good. his are just as good as ricochet

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 4:23:06 AM

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elkbow got it right, ricochet...

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 6:17:50 AM

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I agree with elkbow!

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 7:08:23 AM

J5Brute

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I ordered the 5 piece from this guy, no problems, I paod 150 for the 4 cv guards and the front Bash plate/skid. Like I said no problems, got them quick too. I have no affiliation with the guy, as you can see I am in Tennessee, Just shootin it straight. But its always good to be careful buying from ebay etc. Good Luck, also they all fit very well and hardware was included.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 7:51:22 AM

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Can't go wrong with richochet that is what I have on my 08 and love them.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 9:15:20 AM

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Ricochet all the way

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 1:19:37 PM

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i have had pro armor on ,ine since it was 2 days old and love them.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 2:17:51 PM

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Where can I get the ricochet skids at? PM?

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who knows. but you dont need it.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 2:50:10 PM

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I just ordered Ricochets a couple of days ago just waiting for them to arive.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 9:34:14 PM

bruterider1080

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i want something custom, anybody ever had them anodized? or looked into it?

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 10:48:18 PM

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Wheres the best place to buy richochet? I'm going to get some and spray paint it black.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/30/2008 11:27:22 PM

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thanks for the great feedback everyone, that's what forums are for

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looks like I can't go wrong with whatever I choose.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/31/2008 1:48:36 AM

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I got my ricochets from atv outfitters. They have the best price I've been able to find.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/31/2008 10:40:59 AM

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I got my skids form Highlifter and enjoy every minute of them. I feel like Max D with these skids. They are pertty solid.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/31/2008 1:59:53 PM

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I bought a piece of 3/16's aluminum from a friend and made them @ my shop for less than $90 ! And there holding up great. I still have to make my a-arm guards. I will post some pics soon.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 5/31/2008 10:36:44 PM

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I'm running the richochet Center skids with the High Lifter A-Arm Guards on my 08, They fit together very nice with no trimming! You cant beat the protection from the HL A-Arm skids, If HL would have made a front bash plate for the 08 I would have bought the complete set! I really liked them on my 05.

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RE: Skid plate input needed - 6/2/2008 11:52:45 PM

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I ordered my full set of Ricochet Skid Plates from the manufacturer of the Ricochet Skid Plates, Don Gibbs, owner of Utah Sport Cycle, (866) 273-1197.
http://utahsportcycle.com/store/page4.html

I’ve worked with aluminum all my life but it was cheaper and faster for me to buy them pre-made

Good luck,
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RE: Skid plate input needed - 9/8/2008 12:09:10 PM

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4 atv tires . com ( or atv direct.com ) has the best price . 394$ FREE SHIPPING

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