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Homemade Skid Plate ???

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Homemade Skid Plate ??? was created by Quartermaster35

Think this was homemade or an aftermarket piece?

( it's made out of steel plate)
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
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1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
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13 Dec 2020 11:17 #1

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Replied by darinm on topic Homemade Skid Plate ???

Looks like they turned their spare anchor into a skid plate.
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13 Dec 2020 12:14 #2

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Replied by MarkT on topic Homemade Skid Plate ???

So much stuff was made aftermarket back in the day it's hard to know. I've never seen one like that but that doesn't mean they weren't made as an accessory somewhere... looks pretty professional the way it's bent but there are a lot of craftsmen out there too that make amazing stuff in the home garage.
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Replied by KennyV on topic Homemade Skid Plate ???

That's not a "skid plate" . That's a genuine BASH plate. :cheer:
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Replied by Rick C. on topic Homemade Skid Plate ???

In my younger days, as with the crowd here...
Beat the snot outta it. Buy a stock one then..
It's stout !
13 Dec 2020 20:31 #5

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Replied by nhsteve on topic Homemade Skid Plate ???

Certainly substantial!! Almost looks like the rear is held away from the frame/motor by the 2 braces, rather than tucked up to the frame per standard. I used what had been an alloy skidplate from an OSSA pioneer, that had been extended. It goes all the way to the rear frame crossbar. I carved a hole so I could get at the drain plug.

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Replied by mdscott on topic Homemade Skid Plate ???


I still may this plastic skid plate., not sure it was made to this bike.

Steve I see a AirHead in the background

Thanks Mark
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Replied by nhsteve on topic Homemade Skid Plate ???

That one looks like a Preston Petty unit to me. I believe they made them in silver also.

And yes, there is an airhead in the background- a '77 R100/7 that I bought off a Harley dealer in the spring of 1978. Courted the wife on it!
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Replied by mdscott on topic Homemade Skid Plate ???


Now that you mentioned, I believe the plastic skid plate is a Preston Petty, thanks for reminding my mind.
Thanks Mark
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'81 Honda CT110
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15 Dec 2020 11:38 #9

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