I'm wondering if there is an ABS plastic version of the aftermarket skid plates available. Obviously it wouldn't be a skid plate, but I'm not sure what to call it. Maybe a "lower cowling" or "engine guard"? Basically something to keep mud, grit, small stones etc. off the lower part of the engine and out of the oil cooler.
The heavy duty "skid plates" are fine, but since I don't go far off-road and any off-road I'm likely to do is basically gravel, I don't really need the added weight (and cost) of a heavy duty skid plate.
The other function would be purely cosmetic in cleaning up the lines of the bike by partly hiding the various bits stuck to the bottom of the engine (oil filter, oil cooler, header etc.)
I think the DL 1000 came with a plastic guard under the engine, but it was pretty small and I don't suppose it would fit the DL650 anyway. I've searched the forums and found a few people wondering the same as me, but the threads were a few years old and there wasn't much information in them. Just wondering if anything has appeared on the market more recently?
I have the Givi guards and a centerstand, so I have mounting points available.
If I want something light weight and inexpensive, am I going to have to make it myself? I know there's a valid argument that if I'm going to spend the time and effort doing this I might just as well pay out the $150-$250 for a heavy duty commercial skid plate. That might well be true.
The heavy duty "skid plates" are fine, but since I don't go far off-road and any off-road I'm likely to do is basically gravel, I don't really need the added weight (and cost) of a heavy duty skid plate.
The other function would be purely cosmetic in cleaning up the lines of the bike by partly hiding the various bits stuck to the bottom of the engine (oil filter, oil cooler, header etc.)
I think the DL 1000 came with a plastic guard under the engine, but it was pretty small and I don't suppose it would fit the DL650 anyway. I've searched the forums and found a few people wondering the same as me, but the threads were a few years old and there wasn't much information in them. Just wondering if anything has appeared on the market more recently?
I have the Givi guards and a centerstand, so I have mounting points available.
If I want something light weight and inexpensive, am I going to have to make it myself? I know there's a valid argument that if I'm going to spend the time and effort doing this I might just as well pay out the $150-$250 for a heavy duty commercial skid plate. That might well be true.