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Anyone have this skid plate from Devol?
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I don't know that it's going to work because of the frame ears on the KDX. That picture is probably from an MX model. Most KDX plates are not the wrap-around type. A lot of folks use the one from Off-road Specialties in Utah.
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The Devol assy for the "H" and "A" (220) KDXs look like what's shown below. The difference between this and what I've seen for other aluminum plate offerings is the water pump guard.

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Great, i asked about these and got no replies. :roll:
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I personally think the devol water pump guard is a bad design. If it were to take a hit it just snaps the bolts off. May protect the pump while it's at it, but you're screwed regardless. The pans that have in integral pump guard are the way to go, and I think the off-road specialties model does that. Fortunately, the KDX has a built in pump guard too.
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Post by plb »

I never seen a skidplate for a KDX or on a KDX with the guard on each side like the N8Strine picture.

I think all the avalaible models are flat like the Jeb picture.

I'm the owner/rider of a Devol waterpump guard and I like it. I must post a picture to show all the sratchs and bruise on it...
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I'm going to buy some 1/8" or 1/4" aluminum plate (drops from a local metal fabricator) and make my own. Cheaper and I can customize for more protection.
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Jeb wrote:I'm going to buy some 1/8" or 1/4" aluminum plate (drops from a local metal fabricator) and make my own. Cheaper and I can customize for more protection.
Yeah thats what I've been saying for 5 yrs now :wink:
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Mr. Wibbens wrote:>|<>QBB<
Jeb wrote:I'm going to buy some 1/8" or 1/4" aluminum plate (drops from a local metal fabricator) and make my own. Cheaper and I can customize for more protection.
Yeah thats what I've been saying for 5 yrs now :wink:
Well then . . . 5 years from now I'll be able to say the same if somebody brings it up.

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>|<>QBB<[quote="Jeb"]The Devol assy for the "H" and "A" (220) KDXs look like what's shown below. The difference between this and what I've seen for other aluminum plate offerings is the water pump guard.

The devol guard makes your engine sound like it's ready to explode.
It reflects and amplifies all engine noise and vibration.
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I always thought Devol stuff was hammered out metal by cavemen. Looks like crap but works.
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TWMOODY wrote:>|<>QBB<
Jeb wrote:The Devol assy for the "H" and "A" (220) KDXs look like what's shown below. The difference between this and what I've seen for other aluminum plate offerings is the water pump guard.

The devol guard makes your engine sound like it's ready to explode.
It reflects and amplifies all engine noise and vibration.
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I actually forgot about you mentioning that on the H&M ride . . . I wonder how much other skidplates do the same since they all look similar for the KDX
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they will ALL do that unless you put some kind of damping material (rubber) between the frame and the skid plate !!!!
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i always make my own skid plates !!!!
* one (1)piece of 14"x14"x1/8" alum (trim to size of frame,cut a 1 1/4" hole for drain plug and a 30 degree bend at front of plate).
* three (3) 1/4"x20x1"bolts,locknuts and fender washers all (SS).
* two (2) pieces of rubber 1"x6"x1/4".
* three (3) HD 3/4" single hole conduit straps
ALL FOR ABOUT $15.00 AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE !!!!! :wink:
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rick albert wrote:i always make my own skid plates !!!!
* one (1)piece of 14"x14"x1/8" alum (trim to size of frame,cut a 1 1/4" hole for drain plug and a 30 degree bend at front of plate).
* three (3) 1/4"x20x1"bolts,locknuts and fender washers all (SS).
* two (2) pieces of rubber 1"x6"x1/4".
* three (3) HD 3/4" single hole conduit straps
ALL FOR ABOUT $15.00 AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE !!!!! :wink:

Got pics?

Like to see the mounting hardware
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Rick, please post some pics!
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i don't have any pics of the hardware,but i can take some and get them up on line sometime this week......
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I'm the owner/rider of a Devol waterpump guard and I like it. I must post a picture to show all the sratchs and bruise on it...
Now, the pictures:

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Man, I'd be mo scared of hitting one of those bolt heads on a rock! :shock:
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