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Got skids on. Looks like it’ll protect it well enough for the dirt roads. Again @SuperATV you need to package these better so they don’t get scuffed, how am I going to show off the under side of this little Princess now? Is there an improper packaging discount?

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When that sticker wears off it will definitely perform better 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
 
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@SuperATV If I could make one suggestion though you should mention that the front edge be beveled. That edge when it hits something can be nasty not to mention it rips the skid plate off. I ground this one down

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@SuperATV If I could make one suggestion though you should mention that the front edge be beveled. That edge when it hits something can be nasty not to mention it rips the skid plate off. I ground this one down

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The Trail Armor has a square front edge too, mine needs beveled. I don't think I have as much material in front of the two front bolts but there's room to ease it some.
 
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The Trail Armor has a square front edge too, mine needs beveled. I don't think I have as much material in front of the two front bolts but there's room to ease it some.
Sss on Pioneer has the same too. Seems dumb. In Tennessee I hit a rock while suspension was under compression with a square edge, went front 25 to zero in two feet, it hurt.
 
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Sss on Pioneer has the same too. Seems dumb. In Tennessee I hit a rock while suspension was under compression with a square edge, went front 25 to zero in two feet, it hurt.
I remember that! It was nasty, u got some bad bruises on your shoulder from the seatbelts also
 
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@SuperATV If I could make one suggestion though you should mention that the front edge be beveled. That edge when it hits something can be nasty not to mention it rips the skid plate off. I ground this one down

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My machine routinely "grazes" the sand in G-outs and it caved in the little skid on the front bumper (within 1/2" of the winch) so when I was shopping for a skid plate, I wanted one that went more forward and protected the winch too.

The only one I found was the Factory UTV unit. It is about 12" longer up front and "curls" up the front bumper. Kind of like a ski, slides over everything real nice. They do something very similar on their Pioneer skid too.

I'm surprised that no one else does this, it only makes sense...

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I remember that! It was nasty, u got some bad bruises on your shoulder from the seatbelts also
Hurt way worse then any of the roll overs. Screwed up the machine pretty good, it was awesome to see all the guys next morning working on it when woke up, love the group
 
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My machine routinely "grazes" the sand in G-outs and it caved in the little skid on the front bumper (within 1/2" of the winch) so when I was shopping for a skid plate, I wanted one that went more forward and protected the winch too.

The only one I found was the Factory UTV unit. It is about 12" longer up front and "curls" up the front bumper. Kind of like a ski, slides over everything real nice. They do something very similar on their Pioneer skid too.

I'm surprised that no one else does this, it only makes sense...

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I like that Paul. Is that one separate from the larger portion of the skids?
 
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I like that Paul. Is that one separate from the larger portion of the skids?
Well, kind of. All their standard skids come that way and have a seam at about where the stock skid ends BUT they do sell just the front piece separately but it only fits stock skids.

It goes pretty far back so anyone with some skills, a saw, a router and some ingenuity could easily make it work...

 
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Well, kind of. All their standard skids come that way and have a seam at about where the stock skid ends BUT they do sell just the front piece separately but it only fits stock skids.

It goes pretty far back so anyone with some skills, a saw, a router and some ingenuity could easily make it work...

I gotta see how new front bumper I ordered will be in that section but that looks usable. Like it
 
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@SuperATV If I could make one suggestion though you should mention that the front edge be beveled. That edge when it hits something can be nasty not to mention it rips the skid plate off. I ground this one down
I like that. We could do that.
Got skids on. Looks like it’ll protect it well enough for the dirt roads. Again @SuperATV you need to package these better so they don’t get scuffed, how am I going to show off the under side of this little Princess now? Is there an improper packaging discount?

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YOU GOT STICKERS!!!!!!!!!!! They do exist! 🤣 🤣 🤣
 
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Had a little time tonight to dink off. Didn’t know the door panel was completely ripped off door, I assumed it was unscrewed but literally every mounting tab was yarded off. Took a bit to two part urethane those back on in exact spots but got it. Then had to heat up and reshape it to fit new door as a new door panel isn’t available and expensive anyways. That’s ok she’ll get some more scuffs soon enough.
Bad ass though, installed new hinge and unbent striker latch then bolted on without adjustment the where they were, must’ve done something right as the door shuts perfectly. Happy about that! Apparently a driver door is important.
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Had a little time tonight to dink off. Didn’t know the door panel was completely ripped off door, I assumed it was unscrewed but literally every mounting tab was yarded off. Took a bit to two part urethane those back on in exact spots but got it. Then had to heat up and reshape it to fit new door as a new door panel isn’t available and expensive anyways. That’s ok she’ll get some more scuffs soon enough.
Bad ass though, installed new hinge and unbent striker latch then bolted on without adjustment the where they were, must’ve done something right as the door shuts perfectly. Happy about that! Apparently a driver door is important.
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I’d just give up and buy a new Talon
 
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Honda didn’t cheap out with headlights. Never realized they are J.W. Speaker which is one of the top aftermarket lighting companies right here in the U.S. only 13/21 Watt so not omg bright but that’s probably Honda spec. Thought worth mentioning.
I have J.W. In my truck and they put out far more light then any factory beam with a better cutoff then I’ve ever seen. Jeep guys know the brand well. Not some cheap Chinese garbage.



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I’d just give up and buy a new Talon
They’d look the same in three weekends
Ah I gotta fix a few things but for the price I’m ok with that. Every Sxs I’ve owned has been totaled at least once, why not start out that way🤣
 
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