Skid plate recommendation for NC700X DCT with Honda OEM center stand

[208rider]

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.

 

[Fuzzy]

I have Dales skid plate on my DCT with SW Motech engine guards.

 

[misterk]

i have sw motec, just file down the sides a little for the center stand to fit, no big deal.

 

[Old Can Ride]

I have Hepco Becker skid plate. It fits first try.

 

[bamamate]

Unless you are going to be dragging the rear suspension over logs and rocks then don't worry about requiring a plate that protects it the linkage. For general street touring and nice gravel roads, protecting the front to the center stand mounting point is fine.

BTW pretty sure altrider hasn't released their skidplate yet but should be soon. They borrowed a member's bike a couple of weeks ago for fitment checks.

 

[drdubb]

I was under the impression that the Hepko Becker didn't fit the DCT. I just mounted a SWMotech on my '14 with DCT. Had to trim a little for the OEM center stand, but it works fine. I used my saber saw to take off about 1/2 inch x 2 inches on each side.

 

[LM15]

I have Dale's skidplate and Givi engine guards. Both great IMO.

 

[bvogel7475]

I have the SW Motech skidplate and the Honda OEM centerstand. I did a bit of filing where the end of the skidplate sits next to the centerstand when it is in use. The filing only took me a few minutes and it looks good. I like the look of the SW Motech plate as well. The Germans know what they are doing with this stuff.

 

[208rider]

BTW pretty sure altrider hasn't released their skidplate yet but should be soon. They borrowed a member's bike a couple of weeks ago for fitment checks.

Thank you for the information. Do you have any idea when the AltRider skid plate will be available?

 

[LuckyBike´s]

This variant is "airy"

 

[fundtim]

I have the OEM center stand, SW-Motec engine guards and SW-Motec skip plate. I was a little concerned initially about fitting, but I found that it was pretty easy to file down the skid plate to clear the center stand. If you get over to the Pocatello, Idaho area you can check it out.

Tim

 

[208rider]

If you get over to the Pocatello, Idaho area you can check it out.

Thank you. I don't make it over that way too often, but maybe that's just the excuse I need to take the trip one of these weekends.

 

[Wanderer]

Thank you for the information. Do you have any idea when the AltRider skid plate will be available?

I was just looking at one here: Skid Plate for Honda NC700X AltRider.

 

[Ticopilot]

Which Skid Plate will fit my 2014 750X DCT that currently has an OEM center stand and Givi engine guards?

 

[kpinvt]

Which Skid Plate will fit my 2014 750X DCT that currently has an OEM center stand and Givi engine guards?

As far as I know there is no difference between the NC700 and the NC750 in regards to the fitting of a skid plate. I have a SW-Motech skid plate on my 2014 DCT NC700 with Givi engine guards. I had to file a small semi-circular notch on the right side of the plate so the center stand wouldn't hit it.