• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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    As you all know, Coffee (Dean) passed away a couple of years ago. I am Dean's ex-wife's husband and happen to have spent my career in tech. Over the years, I occasionally helped Dean with various tech issues.

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Skidplate = Vibration?

No I don't, a poorly installed or attatched skid may vibrate; however it wouldn't cause vibration. But if installed correctly they usually only reflect sound (and usually do- which is why some people get put foam under it.
 
If you wedge a rubber block between the skid plate and the engine (like on a trials bike) it will help deaden vibration and make it quieter.
 
I used to use closed cell foam but only to keep mud out.
When I put my skidplate on, I started hearing all kinds of "new" noises out of my engine that were there all along, but are now redirected towards my ears by the skidplate.
 
towpro said:
I used to use closed cell foam but only to keep mud out.
When I put my skidplate on, I started hearing all kinds of "new" noises out of my engine that were there all along, but are now redirected towards my ears by the skidplate.
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Between my skid plate, pipe guard and floating rear disc my bike sounds pretty nasty but I kind of like it like that.:cool:
 
lankydoug said:
If you wedge a rubber block between the skid plate and the engine (like on a trials bike) it will help deaden vibration and make it quieter.
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I did something like that.....
I took "heater hose" (you can get at an auto part store)
Slit it lengthwise- as if you were gutting a snake...
Then lined my frame rails with that and ziptied it in place.
Then bolted my Uptite skid plate inplace...
That works pretty good for me.
 
georges stuff is made of the proper temper, so doubt it will add too much, i have seen some homemade plates, made out of t-6, they are way to hard, does a harmonics things w the mounting bolts and frame. the hose thing is a very smart idea. a good tip for everybody.....
 
Not with my plastic one. AND ... it weighs practically nothing. I´ve already hit it fairly hard. All I heard was the thud. No damage whatsoever.
 
Cracked the stock plastic one 2cd week in a race, was close call for the side cover on the engine. Got the uptite plate and feel way more comfortable in rocks. Took a while to get but worth the wait!
 
I like the Uptite plate as does not have the clamps going on the frame rails, offers good side protection, tons of air flow. and drainage. It's been said clamping to frame rails increases rigid feel and does not allow flex as the frame was designed (which in turn may transfer vibration), but the clamps are also a pain to remove and reinstall for oil changes and cleaning. Just something to keep in mind when shoping for a plate. A GOOD plate may seem expensive, until I look at the cost of replacement parts (engine cases and side covers are expensive, ends your ride, and take a while to get!) Maybe I need to stop hitting stuff.....
 
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