Skid plate

[jcoop4355]

I am looking to buy a skid plate for my Ténéré but I can't decide. Does anyone have an opinion on the ACD racing. Just looking to see what people have and what they like.

 

[~TABASCO~]

I like mine, I've enjoyed it!

 

[jcoop4355]

I like mine, I've enjoyed it!

Did it add a lot of weight if so how would you recomend compensating for it?

 

[echo_four_romeo]

I have a RUMBUX and love it. I always thought the ACD was a gorgeous piece of work. Comes from Spain if I remember correctly, wonder what the shipping would cost on something like that? Tabasco's plate is one tough piece of kit as well. All comes down to personal preference.

 

[jcoop4355]

I have a RUMBUX and love it. I always thought the ACD was a gorgeous piece of work. Comes from Spain if I remember correctly, wonder what the shipping would cost on something like that? Tabasco's plate is one tough piece of kit as well. All comes down to personal preference.

Ebay has one for $349 plus $35 shipping

 

[Rustykfd]

Looks like a unique design......Rumbux is a proven design.

 

[greg the pole]

ACD works well.
I had some issues fitting mine that said, once had it set up properly, it does the job very well indeed.
No heavier than my previous alt rider plate.
recommended.

 

[jcoop4355]

Looks like a unique design......Rumbux is a proven design.

I looked at it before it looks heavy but I do like it.

Can anyone share photos of their skid plates!

 

[tomatocity]

IMO... the ACD is third best in protection though you shouldn't need more protection than the ACD offers. There is a lot written about the ACD so do a search and read. eBay used to have a "Make An Offer" where $299-300 is usually accepted. Also, you don't need to buy additional protection plates like you do with other skid plates.

 

[jcoop4355]

IMO... the ACD is third best in protection though you shouldn't need more protection than the ACD offers. There is a lot written about the ACD so do a search and read. eBay used to have a "Make An Offer" where $299-300 is usually accepted. Also, you don't need to buy additional protection plates like you do with other skid plates.

It's does have make an offer in the post. If ACD is third then what would be your top two and why?

 

[tomatocity]

It's does have make an offer in the post. If ACD is third then what would be your top two and why?

Tabasco - RideonADV... built and sold in Texas
Rumbux... built in South Africa, distributed through Canada

Both are Built to the Hilt.

 

[Bushyar15]

When I was looking at buying skid plate a couple months ago, I looked at all the available skid plates including ACD. This is the info I found about some of the skid plates searching the forum.

ACD seems to be a good idea/design. But it seems their quality control is/was spotty. Some people had zero issues installing, other said they had to take a hammer to it to get it to fit. I wasn't about to spend 350 and have to do work or have a hard time sending it back. Don't know if the quality issues have been resolved.

I went with the alt rider as it seemed to offer the protection I was looking for at a good price point...

 

[Brick]

What do you have to do to change oil with one of these?

 

[AVGeek]

Tabasco - RideonADV... built and sold in Texas
Rumbux... built in South Africa, distributed through Canada

Both are Built to the Hilt.

Rumbux is distributed here in the US by our own EricV.

 

[greg the pole]

Unless you are using your tenere to rock crawl, any plate will do nicely.
I removed my alt rider plate, as it was getting beat up too much. The acd plate is excellent, especially after I threaded studs into the motor, to easy alignment.
The entire plate needs to come off for oil changes. Roughly 6 bolts.

Weight and protection wise, to me this is the best compromise.

 

[Rustykfd]

Unless you are using your tenere to rock crawl, any plate will do nicely.
I removed my alt rider plate, as it was getting beat up too much. The acd plate is excellent, especially after I threaded studs into the motor, to easy alignment.
The entire plate needs to come off for oil changes. Roughly 6 bolts.

Weight and protection wise, to me this is the best compromise.

Have you seen the video I posted the other day? On the UT BDR, we had to patch 2 oil pans in one day. Making the right choice is important if you plan to ride off road. Stay away from ST Motech.

 

[greg the pole]

I have not seen your video.
That said, the big reason I went away from the alt rider plate, is it had just ok mounting points.
I do agree, the sw motech one is for light use only, as it the front bolts directly to the motor.

For what I do, the acd is perfect, no direct bolt on to the motor.

 

[jcoop4355]

So the ACD bolts to the frame. Does the ACD plate touch or is there a small space between the between the foam and the engine.

 

[tomatocity]

When I was looking at buying skid plate a couple months ago, I looked at all the available skid plates including ACD. This is the info I found about some of the skid plates searching the forum.

ACD seems to be a good idea/design. But it seems their quality control is/was spotty. Some people had zero issues installing, other said they had to take a hammer to it to get it to fit. I wasn't about to spend 350 and have to do work or have a hard time sending it back. Don't know if the quality issues have been resolved.

I went with the alt rider as it seemed to offer the protection I was looking for at a good price point...

From what I read the Hammer People had aftermarket exhaust which did not fit the same as OEM exhaust.

 

[greg the pole]

So the ACD bolts to the frame. Does the ACD plate touch or is there a small space between the between the foam and the engine.

Dammit man! its too early to go and take pictures in the garage.... Yes lots of clearance between the motor and skid plate. it is very tight around the cat. converter though.
I had to shim my plate down a bit to make room. Ended up tapping some fat ass quarter inch washers.