hyde vs uptite skid plate

hey folks,

acquiring a 610 in the next few weeks. it has a Hyde skid plate installed but i'm considering replacing it with an Uptite... i'm willing to spend money where it's warranted but i don't want to waste money, you know? i'm curious about opinions on the Hyde plate. in particular, i'm a little concerned about how it doesn't come up as high around the sides as i'd expect.

i had an Uptite on my 310 and loved it - it did eventually start to crack on one of the seams, but probably could have been repaired, and it definitely stood up to some abuse. it wasn't light, but i'm not racing and i don't care that much. it definitely wrapped way around to provide a lot of protection for the cases.

i'm riding in the northeast and expect to find a lot of rocks (or they'll find me, same thing)

thanks in advance on any thoughts comparing these two brands, and particularly the side coverage of the Hyde.


*edit:

"You're seriously overthinking this, mate, just ride what you have" is also a valid answer which i should have included on the poll =D

I've got the Hyde on my SMS and i like it.
It's lighter and quieter than an aluminum plate, and it tends to slip and slide over things instead of bite like an aluminum plate can.
I can tell you it will keep the cases safe in a drop

+1 on the Hyde. Have dinged mine with quite a few rocks. Seems pretty good.

Three Redhead Huskys from the man himself, George.
Buy the Uptite!!!

The Hyde is my first choice. Mine has been hit hard w/ no problems.

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where do i buy the uptite?

Uptite = metal, noisy, clearly very rugged
Hyde = plastic, way less noisy, still quite rugged, lighter


IMO, the Uptite is only better if you really slam that bash plate HARD. In an extreme case, it's going to be more rugged than the Hyde.
I never hit my bash plates super hard. When I see obstacles like that, I slow down. I have a metal bash plate on my F800GS and on gravel roads... it's tink, tink, tink like no tomorrow.

Does anybody sells the Hyde? Couldn't find any

If it ain't broke don't fix it, you wanted to not waste money if the bike comes with a Hyde skidder then leave it on till it's dead then buy uptite.

http://www.hyderacing.com/store/dirtbike/husqvarna/4t.htm

Damn it I meant the uptite, thanks though

There's also the Walmart "lite" aluminum 0.5mm skid plate for $3 , you can see below how nice and solid my 4.5lbs original 5mm uptite skid plate is.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/BackYard-Grill-Disposable-Mini-Wok-Topper/49866778

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I think the walmart version would fold in half if the front tire kicked up a pebble at highway speeds...

I agree my original uptite one looks like it will stop just about anything ...