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I see a lot of threads about heavy duty, bomb-proof skid plates, but I'm actually looking for something relatively light duty. I mostly ride road, with some gravel and fire roads here and there. I'm looking for the best affordable skid plate that can handle an errant rock here or there, but don't plan on riding intense off-road, jumping boulders and logs. Any suggestions?

I really enjoy carving so I don't want to lose any lean angle (I see that's a problem on some), and I'm running Arrow headers.
 
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I don't think you'll get anything more light duty than the OEM one. It's easy to fit/remove for changing the oil, offers light protection for the odd stone that gets flicked up underneath, it's no good for any semi serious off road use but it looks OK and can be inexpensive. Do not however consider it to be a bash plate, I think it was designed to compliment the bike and look good, protection was a secondary thought particularly with the one bolt underneath that scews into the sump.
 
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Saint rob said:
I don't think you'll get anything more light duty than the OEM one. . . .
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That's an understatement. The one on my TW is more substantial. . . . it at least is not plastic. Most of the common/popular skid plates are light duty. I've slid mine across curbs, and shoulder drop offs with no damage other than scrapes. I do like the filter access on the T-rex. . . . and it's less expensive than the Altrider.
 
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Yeah, the OEM accessory skid plate is probably going to be the best solution for what you're looking for. As others have pointed out, since one of the mount bolts goes into the bottom of the engine casing, any serious hit raises the risk of holing the engine. But it does have decent coverage, so it should be good for protecting from rocks and gravel bouncing up, and it certainly is pretty. Bought new from Yamaha, you'll pay around $200 but you should be able to find it used for less. I've even got one listed here on the board currently.
 
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Originally I had the metal Yamaha crashbars and skid plate but decided I wanted a little more protection so upgraded to T-Rex crashbars and skid plate for $450.00 The price was originally $500 but if you like T-Rex on Facebook you get a coupon for 10% off. The install was pretty simple.
Altrider also makes nice stuff but the prices are crazy high and extremely long back order.
 
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Cycledude said:
Originally I had the metal Yamaha crashbars and skid plate but decided I wanted a little more protection so upgraded to T-Rex crashbars and skid plate for $450.00 The price was originally $500 but if you like T-Rex on Facebook you get a coupon for 10% off. The install was pretty simple.
Altrider also makes nice stuff but the prices are crazy high and extremely long back order.
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I did the same. The OP however is just looking for something to protect the bottom of the engine pan from kicked-up gravel and the occasional branch or egg-sized rock, not something substantial enough to survive direct impact with terrain features.
 
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