700 King info

[bobsled]

I am new to the Suzuki barn and need some info please. The under side of my new king looks kind of weak does everbody run skid plates and a arm guards. And finally how big of tires can I run without a lift kit, will put my 27" XTRs on for now but am looking at bigger tires.

[punch]

if you are an agressive rider i think every bike should more protection underneath, no matter what brand it is.

[bobsled]

My last one came fully skid plated out of the box, will have to start pricing.

[mailman]

I believe you can go 29'5's but you might need HL springs.

[coop379]

28's for sure if your not a big guy, but if you are just put a set of highlifters in like mailman said and you should be ok but im pretty sure to get the 29.5s under it your going to have to lift it

[big bear]

come on down bobsled we have from 22 to 30 inch in stock

[bry]

You will get 28's on if not a real big guy with out having to lift. You will have to lift for 29.5.
I wouldnt worry about the skid plates i have never had a problem,and I ride them a little bit.

[kenora]

Mornin Bry!...are you at work today? I owe you an ECU (bet you didn't forget:action-smiley-075:)

OH and I mean work, you know the kind where you don't get to ride brand new ATVs and play with other fun power toys!

[bry]

no at work tonite /back to days on monday

[coop379]

bobsled you dont have to worry about your skid plates to much but the back piece under your rear diffy is for what ever reason (on mine anyways) put on wrong imo instead of the front of it being mounted under the back of the front one its on top so you can catch it on sumthing and rip it off took me a year and a half to catch mine pulled the bolt hole out just put it back up zip tied it up there and good to go.
been thinking of getting the full piece for underneath but as of yet not to worried about it.

[kenora]

Hey i thought mine was the only one built like that!

I caught mine on a log sliding over top of it and it got ripped off at the front (where it meets the larger middle skid plate) and dragged behind it like a speed brake till I tied it up with big azz zip ties as well. I think its a pretty poor design, destined to fail.

I love the plastic skid plate though since it slips over rocks and logs without getting hung up like metal can. I've seen some one piece UHMW plates made by folks on nyroc, they would be perfect but I wouldn't know where to start making one.

[Grizzly SE]

Moose makes really nice guards and are pretty reasonable as far as price goes. Check with Vinnie, he'll hook you up.:cheers:

[Wolf]

they would be perfect but I wouldn't know where to start making one.

Check out the armor Snowman put together for the Honda,
http://www.trackshare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4520

[Grtwhthntr]

Did a very similar setup on mine after seeing snowmans, proven indestructible after 2 summers of hard riding. I started by templating it all with posterboard then layed it out on puckboard. Heated with a propane torch for the bends.

[bobsled]

That looks like just what I need Dave. What gauge of puck board did you use? The pipe clamps are a good idea to fasten it without anything sticking out. Thanks for the info guys!!

[Turbo]

Check these guys out if your looking to get skid plate kits
http://www.aluminumproducts.com/site49.php I'll be upgrading my CAT's armour by spring.

[HRL]

I have a set of Ricochet skids on my Canned Ham, they have been clobbered pretty hard and not so much as a ripple in them. Ordered them directly from the mfg. and they were here in 10 days, 25 bux to ship by mail.

http://www.utahsportcycle.com/store/page81.html

[Got Mud]

Did a very similar setup on mine after seeing snowmans, proven indestructible after 2 summers of hard riding. I started by templating it all with posterboard then layed it out on puckboard. Heated with a propane torch for the bends.How thick of puckboard did you use? and what colors can you get it in would like to do the Brute

[Grtwhthntr]

The puckboard I used was 1/4". Costs about $80 for a 4x8 sheet and if you cut it carefully could likely have enough for two bikes. Easiest to get in white and can be bought at many lumberyards. Colors I believe are more expensive and usually special order. Held mine on with some bolts as well as notching the puckboard and clamping around the frame with hoseclamps. I have never had any failures of clamps or bolt mounting points and it has been tortured on rocks, logs, etc. I also get better protection than an aftermarket skid as the wheelwells are covered, and, likely the most vulnerable spot on the bike. One added bonus is the stuff seems to slide well over obstacles.