208rider
Member
I want to get both engine guards and a skid plate before I do any serious touring with my bike, but am unsure about what to choose. The SW-MOTECH plate apparently doesn't play nice with the Honda OEM center stand (which I have), but the AltRider and Hepco and Becker plates don't appear to protect the rear suspension linkage like the SW-MOTECH plate does. (How much of an issue that is, I really don't know.) It also appears that the Hepco and Becker plate doesn't work with the DCT model.
I know several forum members have used Dale's (i.e. HondaBikePro's) skid plates, but they are quite expensive ($520 shipped) plus I'm unsure if he's actually still producing them.
Has anyone with a DCT bike actually used the AltRider plate? It's on Amazon (though currently listed as "out of stock") for $285 with free shipping which seems like a fairly decent price.
Finally, do any of the skid plates not work with any of the popular engine guards? That's another factor I need to consider before I make any purchases.
Thanks.
I know several forum members have used Dale's (i.e. HondaBikePro's) skid plates, but they are quite expensive ($520 shipped) plus I'm unsure if he's actually still producing them.
Has anyone with a DCT bike actually used the AltRider plate? It's on Amazon (though currently listed as "out of stock") for $285 with free shipping which seems like a fairly decent price.
Finally, do any of the skid plates not work with any of the popular engine guards? That's another factor I need to consider before I make any purchases.
Thanks.