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At £260 for a bash plate that sounds expensive. Any of you buy a better option....Thanks
Rally protection extra for Himmy
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I have an Acerbis skid plate + Right&Left engine protection. It's cheap, sturdy, and functional, and I like the looks.
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SKID PLATE FOR ROYAL ENFIELD | Acerbis motorsport
SKID PLATE FOR ROYAL ENFIELD is a product from the line Plastics motorcycle Acerbis part number 0026693. Read technical details, find out available colors and where to buy.
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I have just ordered some bar risers of them so i will see how good they are
Rod bolt
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Same kit I ordered for the wife's 450 Himmy - fits well and does the job.
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What a difference there is for the 450 in parts price and quality. A bash plate from Alliexpress coming in at £30 and then one of e-bay at £140. Then we have radiater guards for as little as £14 right up to about £90!!...People say 'You get what you paid for' and in general i think that's true but i have seen stuff on e-bay and Amazon that is exactly the same as on Alliexpress or similar networks at twice the price. All they have done is mark it up for pure profit. It makes my piss boil when they think you are just dumb and stupid to fall for their hyped price.
Actually, what is happening is that the Chinese are undercutting the market by offering goods at vastly lower prices than it costs to produce them. This is an insidious marketing strategy purely aimed at driving the competition out of business. It is up to you if you want to play that game with them, or not.
KarlwithaK
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I replaced the stock bash plate on a lot of previous bikes. It’s usually one of the first things I do. However, I don’t think it’s necessary with this bike.
I left the stock bash plate on since it is very sturdy and offers all the protection you really need if you are the average to above average rider.
Even if you plan to case it out on rocks or ledges, the stock plate will protect the bike. Also, the Himmy falls and crashes very well. The stock crash guards do a good job protecting the tank.
I added some hand guards, but that’s all. I’ve gone down hard on rock and I struck the bash plate once or twice on a rock ledge and the bike came out great with stock protection.
I doubt the larger RE Bash plate or the aftermarket bash plates will perform any better than stock for 99% of riding.
I get it if you just want to mod your bike, but if you think you have to for better protection, save your money for something else.
I left the stock bash plate on since it is very sturdy and offers all the protection you really need if you are the average to above average rider.
Even if you plan to case it out on rocks or ledges, the stock plate will protect the bike. Also, the Himmy falls and crashes very well. The stock crash guards do a good job protecting the tank.
I added some hand guards, but that’s all. I’ve gone down hard on rock and I struck the bash plate once or twice on a rock ledge and the bike came out great with stock protection.
I doubt the larger RE Bash plate or the aftermarket bash plates will perform any better than stock for 99% of riding.
I get it if you just want to mod your bike, but if you think you have to for better protection, save your money for something else.
sochin
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I fitted the rally guards and bash plate myself. Pretty easy to do ....just make sure you get your torque settings right on the engine mount bolts. I push my bike pretty hard off-road and have found the engine guards really good. The bash plate not so much.
IMO the original plastic one (or the part that is plastic) is just as strong but you cannot use it with the rally guards. Just my perception after removing the original and feeling the new one.
The rally aluminium bash plate is much noisier. Everything that hits it you hear. Get a stone in it and the rattle will drive you crazy. Log/rock hop a few times and it bends quite quickly. The rear of the bash plate for me bends up and then starts to rattle on two bolt heads underneath it at the rear. I have to yank on it every now and then to bend it back down to stop it vibrating.
As much as I like the RE rally side guards if I was to do it again I think I would go with the Acerbis plastic side engine covers and bash plate as
Joc did. Much lighter I would think and a cleaner look.
That said I agree with KarlwithaK and think the standard works fine even if you are log/rock hopping. I would do Barkbusters before this if you have not. Only ever really broken one important thing on the bike and that was a lever before I had Barkbusters.
HTH
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Sochin
IMO the original plastic one (or the part that is plastic) is just as strong but you cannot use it with the rally guards. Just my perception after removing the original and feeling the new one.
The rally aluminium bash plate is much noisier. Everything that hits it you hear. Get a stone in it and the rattle will drive you crazy. Log/rock hop a few times and it bends quite quickly. The rear of the bash plate for me bends up and then starts to rattle on two bolt heads underneath it at the rear. I have to yank on it every now and then to bend it back down to stop it vibrating.
As much as I like the RE rally side guards if I was to do it again I think I would go with the Acerbis plastic side engine covers and bash plate as
Joc did. Much lighter I would think and a cleaner look.
That said I agree with KarlwithaK and think the standard works fine even if you are log/rock hopping. I would do Barkbusters before this if you have not. Only ever really broken one important thing on the bike and that was a lever before I had Barkbusters.
HTH
cheers,
Sochin
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i saw one out and about with this set up on it did look good i must admit and looked solid too.I have an Acerbis skid plate + Right&Left engine protection. It's cheap, sturdy, and functional, and I like the looks.
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X-POWER FOR ROYAL ENFIELD is a product from the line Plastics motorcycle Acerbis part number 0026694. Read technical details, find out available colors and where to buy.SKID PLATE FOR ROYAL ENFIELD | Acerbis motorsport
SKID PLATE FOR ROYAL ENFIELD is a product from the line Plastics motorcycle Acerbis part number 0026693. Read technical details, find out available colors and where to buy.
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I fitted the Large Adventure Engine Guard's ( KXA00437 ) to mine so you can still retain the standard RE bash plate.
Agree with what you say about the Rally bash plate as i'm always clearing out stones from the wife's Himalayan with the Rally kit fitted.
i prefer the look of the acerbis plates it would go with their tank i have fitted but i swayed to the enfield plate ..what i have found is the side bars do protect the levers from the front profile ..i added folding tips but they also a provide really good anchor points for brake snakes and that has deffo saved the bends on a couple of occasions 
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For those who like the idea of the Rally bash/skid plate but don't like the idea of noise or rocks rattling, you can get "skid plate foam" and put it between the skid plate and the bottom of the engine (sump). I won't post the link, but for details see RockyMountainATVMC.com. Obviously it will also work with any skid plate to help reduce the noise, stop pebbles from rattling around, and prevent mud and debris from collecting in the gap between the sump and the skid plate.
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The RE rally protection was already on my bike when I bought it from the previous owner. I have mixed feeling about it - I would not buy it.
Sure, I like that it would protect the engine in a fall. However, then come the negatives:
- The bash plate is indeed noisy when hit with gravel or stones and rattles and hits the two underside rally frame bolts. The latter is easily fixed with a piece of old tube frame;
- My rally kit is does not align all that well with the frame-engine bolts (the mounting bushes are not concentric) which lets down the finish of the bike a little;
- One of the bash plate mounts stripped because of a defect in the bolt’s thread. The original dealer didn't notice or care during installation, which is a shame. I got a longer bolt+nyloc nut from the hardware store as a temporaty solution; my dealer has since properly addressed the situation with a Helicoil
- The frame reduces access to the oil drain plugs and the frame is soiled every time you drain the oil. It's not a big deal but the design of the rally protection frame feels like an afterthought.
- I would not lift the bike off its wheels sitting on the rally protection: The alu bash plate is rather thin and I doubt it will be up to the job - so let alone what happens if you bottom out on a rocky outcrop. The frame is also not as strong as appearance would have you think due to the rear/underside mounting points and the split line between left and right side.
The stock solution from RE is minimalistic but provides basic protection against brushing. If you need an upgrade, I'd consider the Acerbis unit a serious contender: Many plastics are great at absorbing impacts and returning to shape. Mind you that's in stark contrast to metals that either transfer the impact to the next part or absorb energy through permanent deformation. I'd expect Acerbis chose a tough plastic and the geometry should make it a nice and rigid structure despite the use of relatively flexible material. It also seems simple to place and remove, should be lightweight and silent and coloured through and through so that scuffs will not stand out much compared to coatings on metal which can scratch, crack or chip under hard use.
Sure, I like that it would protect the engine in a fall. However, then come the negatives:
- The bash plate is indeed noisy when hit with gravel or stones and rattles and hits the two underside rally frame bolts. The latter is easily fixed with a piece of old tube frame;
- My rally kit is does not align all that well with the frame-engine bolts (the mounting bushes are not concentric) which lets down the finish of the bike a little;
- One of the bash plate mounts stripped because of a defect in the bolt’s thread. The original dealer didn't notice or care during installation, which is a shame. I got a longer bolt+nyloc nut from the hardware store as a temporaty solution; my dealer has since properly addressed the situation with a Helicoil
- The frame reduces access to the oil drain plugs and the frame is soiled every time you drain the oil. It's not a big deal but the design of the rally protection frame feels like an afterthought.
- I would not lift the bike off its wheels sitting on the rally protection: The alu bash plate is rather thin and I doubt it will be up to the job - so let alone what happens if you bottom out on a rocky outcrop. The frame is also not as strong as appearance would have you think due to the rear/underside mounting points and the split line between left and right side.
The stock solution from RE is minimalistic but provides basic protection against brushing. If you need an upgrade, I'd consider the Acerbis unit a serious contender: Many plastics are great at absorbing impacts and returning to shape. Mind you that's in stark contrast to metals that either transfer the impact to the next part or absorb energy through permanent deformation. I'd expect Acerbis chose a tough plastic and the geometry should make it a nice and rigid structure despite the use of relatively flexible material. It also seems simple to place and remove, should be lightweight and silent and coloured through and through so that scuffs will not stand out much compared to coatings on metal which can scratch, crack or chip under hard use.
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I also went with the Acerbis. I like the looks, it provides more coverage, and it's not noisy like aluminum. The main downside I see is that it's not compatible with many crash bars. The only crash bars that might work that I would consider are the Givi bars.
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Looks good 
It might not be compatible with many crash bars as is, but plastic is quite easy to drill and cut through… maybe there is a crash bar out there that will fitby adding some cutouts? Of course you don’t want to compromise the strength and integrity of the guard but there's probably some margin there to play with...
It might not be compatible with many crash bars as is, but plastic is quite easy to drill and cut through… maybe there is a crash bar out there that will fitby adding some cutouts? Of course you don’t want to compromise the strength and integrity of the guard but there's probably some margin there to play with...
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I considered that, but after looking at various bars and places I'd need to cut the plastic, I decided against it. Mainly because I’d have to remove the bars for every oil change.Looks good
I decided to go ahead and get the Givi engine guard to go with the Acerbis sump guard with the idea that they would be compatible. As it turned out, the Acerbis guard needed to be trimmed on the left bike side for the bars to fit. It took series of cutting & fitting to get it right, but in the end I like how it turned out. I wanted a minimalist skid plate/engine guard combo and this will work for my purposes.
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