Amazon Skid Plate - First impression

Yesterday I ordered a skid plate on the 2020 Dl1050 purchased from Amazon. At the time of posting/purchase this skid plate was $189+Tax (CAD). Arrived in a couple of day.


First impression is that is it well made and good quality paint job. You can see marks from the pressing machine around the areas where the bends were created. Not a big deal.

Its closest comparison is the Cosmo Accessories version. I compared them both and the Cosmo version is a tiny bit lighter. Their website states that it weights only 2.5 kg while the Amazon version comes in at 3.24 kg. Taking into account the exchange rate and shipping from Greece and possible duties, I figured it was not worth the haste for less than 1 kg in weight and possible few dollars in savings. I am not sure what the wait time would be.

Some basic instructions were included, written in 3 languages. (German, English and can't remember the other), plus some pictures of that final install.

As much as the product looks to be well made, the install was a little but of a PITA. Everything lined up correctly and all the screw holes were in synch of each other. The troubled part was getting the rubber cushioned clamps to close far enough that the supplied stainless steel screws would go through the plate and both holes of the strap. While leaving enough thread sticking out for a washer and the nylon lock nut to catch on. I am not looking forward to the next oil change as the plate will need to come off. Although I may purchase some of my own stainless steel screws to make the reinstall process a little easier.

Here are some pictures of the products.