Deadman
Expert
I am trying to decide on getting a Skid plate or a floatation plate for my XTX when it comes. I need to know, so I Can order my accessories with my $600 in accessory money.
Please post pics of FX Nytros with either a Skid plate or a Floatation plate installed.
Thanks
Please post pics of FX Nytros with either a Skid plate or a Floatation plate installed.
Thanks
TIMOTHY
Veteran
I am thinking of getting that too. It kinda looks like there is a huge gap where snow could collect though. It would be nice to see pictures of it. I dont know if those are available yet. ?
apply the money towards the sled the 100 you will spend isnt worth it go float plate
Deadman
Expert
Got a pic of a Float plate installed?
I really want to see what they look like ON!
I really want to see what they look like ON!
bagadonitz
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Here is my installed Skinz float plate in white. Click for full sized pictures.
Side:
Front:
Front Bottom:
Back Bottom:
The install on the plate was a breeze and the fit and finish is great. The attachment mechanism on the front doesn't last very long. Once it gets snow and ice building up under it, that aluminum strap holding it on falls victim. I fixed this by drilling another hole on the other side, keeping the rubber to protect the bumper and using two loops of safety wire, nice and tight on each side. It works perfectly.
Side:
Front:
Front Bottom:
Back Bottom:
The install on the plate was a breeze and the fit and finish is great. The attachment mechanism on the front doesn't last very long. Once it gets snow and ice building up under it, that aluminum strap holding it on falls victim. I fixed this by drilling another hole on the other side, keeping the rubber to protect the bumper and using two loops of safety wire, nice and tight on each side. It works perfectly.
tomMTX
Pro
Pics of my float. After breaking several sets of the stock brackets, I mounted up a U-Bolt which hasn't failed me. I've collected quite the load of heavy PacNW Cascade Concrete on this sucker too.
I've been in touch with the Skinz guys, new plate has a different mounting system to solve the front breakage and it has a interesting hole in it to prevent snow build up. I got a couple pics, but I'm not sure if I can share. Once I get the green light I'll post up.
I've been in touch with the Skinz guys, new plate has a different mounting system to solve the front breakage and it has a interesting hole in it to prevent snow build up. I got a couple pics, but I'm not sure if I can share. Once I get the green light I'll post up.
sd5500
Expert
Just wondering why you guys didn't buy the yamaha one?
bluechemrider
Newbie
Check out our custom plate, I some how lost the belly pan in the mountains so we made this up out of crazy carpet, I now have a yamaha factory skid plate on it works well but the mounting brackets it came with suck so I bought some stuff at the hardware store and mounted that way.
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bagadonitz
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
sd5500 said:
At the time the Yamaha Float plate wasn't available, just a narrow skid plate that didn't look to add a lot of floatation. I wanted it white as well. If I'm not mistaken, according to their site, their new Floatation plate requires a different bumper.
sd5500
Expert
Oh I see, my mistake. The yamaha "skid plate" is more for protection, and the "flotation plate" is more for deep snow?bagadonitz said:
TIMOTHY
Veteran
Do you know if the A arm skid plates will still work with that skid plate? Do you have a link on where to get that skid plate?
TIMOTHY
Veteran
bagadonitz, I found the site, http://www.sledsolutions.com/store/prod ... cts_id=337 it says they only have red black and blue. Is this where you got your white one and do you happen to know if it will work with a-arm protectors. It didnt seem to muntion it on the site.
bagadonitz
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
TIMOTHY said:
That is the one I got. I requested it in white and they were able to do it in white.
I'm not sure if the a arm protectors will fit with it.
It offers a lot of protection in my opinion along with added flotation.
tomMTX
Pro
Check it, couple Prototypes of new Skinz Plates:
Center hole design is to help elevate snow build up, works best when working trails between off-trail to give the snow some time to filter out.
What do you guys think?
Center hole design is to help elevate snow build up, works best when working trails between off-trail to give the snow some time to filter out.
What do you guys think?
Sledhead774
Newbie
I wish someone would come out with a wide skid plate for the RS/RX chassis. Some added flotation would be nice.
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