P500 bash plate

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All the more reason for stacy's skid plate idea...
make that whole front end as one.
No hole, no weak point.
even if the hole wasnt there its weak sheet metal with no bracing almost like a "crash point" so that took the hit instead of transfering to the frame either way weak as hell and ill test out the support on sunday lol ;)
 
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Mine looks pretty similar to yours. Hitting those hidden rocks while riding the river. Gotta get mine beefed up. Broke the bolts on the underside of mine too. Always a project but so much fun!!
 
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even if the hole wasnt there its weak sheet metal with no bracing almost like a "crash point" so that took the hit instead of transfering to the frame either way weak as hell and ill test out the support on sunday lol ;)
Just out of curiosity, if you think that it's a crash point designed to absorb impact without transferring damage to the frame, or worse, what would be the purpose of beefing it up?
 
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even if the hole wasnt there its weak sheet metal with no bracing almost like a "crash point" so that took the hit instead of transfering to the frame either way weak as hell and ill test out the support on sunday lol ;)
Built a skid plate, mainly to cover that hole.
Wrapped it with thinner material than what you bent but...
can't go wrong adding more metal!
 
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I just recently put a winch on my 700 and was highly unimpressed by the construction of the front bummper. For this reason I mounted my winch to the main frame instead of the bumper mounts. It must be a Honda thing to save money. Imo the down tubes should extend all the way to the frame.
 
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Done. Front Skid Plate
 
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You sound so STOIC. :) "Done"

Ok, from what I can see it looks fab. But, I need a closeup at front and both sides......please trigger. I think Stacy has his first disciple.
Done is right...this one wasn't that fun for me! I'm happy with it and glad it's over.
Stacy doesn't have to worry about this apprentice
taking over anytime soon. :mad:
 
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Done is right...this one wasn't that fun for me! I'm happy with it and glad it's over.
Stacy doesn't have to worry about this apprentice
taking over anytime soon. :mad:
LMAO dude.
 
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Just out of curiosity, if you think that it's a crash point designed to absorb impact without transferring damage to the frame, or worse, what would be the purpose of beefing it up?
because i dont like fixing it every ride lol
 
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That rascal is plumb sinister, Trigger! Sneaking out of its dark hole...is a flicking red forked tongue hanging from your winch cable next?

You out to give children nightmares, or what? :eek:

My sweet little P5 Bluebird is terrified of your green serpent. :eek:

There there, girl. That wicked machine is way off in Michigan...

Joe:p:cool:
Lol! Thanks Joe, you're giving me ideas now.
Your pretty Bluebird has nothing to fear...
this green serpent is partial to Red Wasps and Yellow Jackets!! :D
 

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