d.i.y skid plate

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d.i.y skid plate

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In the process of making a skid plate for my klr650
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Fabrication finished, going to give it a lick of hammerrite.
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Nice
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Thanks paul, must admit that my welding is pretty basic , used an arc welder but should look ok when painted. Will post pic when painted and fitted to bike.
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Cracking job well done !
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great (thumbs)
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A great job,and you get the added bonus,you made it.bril .Al (thumbs) (thumbs)
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Re: d.i.y skid plate

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Eventually got skid plate finished and fitted. Total cost was about 15 quid.
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Looks good matey
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Top job
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Re: d.i.y skid plate

Post by Steve T »

Here's a piccy of one I've knocked up this week for my Dakar:-

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Don't have the welding equipment or skills, so I just bends stuff to fit :P

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