Skid Plate for Suzuki V-Strom DL 650

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Protect the vital engine cases and oil sump without giving up ground clearance with the AltRider Skid Plate for the Suzuki V-Strom DL650. Constructed of impact resistant 3.2 mm (1/8") anodized aluminum, this skid plate works only with the AltRider Crash Bars to provide ideal protection for off road conditions. Your exhaust header pipe is also fully protected without sacrificing ground clearance. The oil cooler is well protected while still allowing optimal air flow.

Included with the skid plate is a redesigned rear bracket that allows for easier installation and more overall strength. The skid plate matches up perfectly to the V-Strom crash bars using hidden fasteners for a clean, finished look. This product is also available in silver.

Confirmed to fit the 2012 model and newer

Also available in Silver
Seamlessly integrates into V-Strom crash bars
Made from 3.2 mm (1/8") thick lightweight anodized aluminum
Protects oil cooler without restricting air flow
Full exhaust header protection
Replacement hardware kit and bracket available
Finished in your choice of black or silver

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AltRider Crash Bars and Skid Plate for the DL1000/650 | Product Overview

AltRider Skid Plate for the V-Strom DL 1000/650 | Installation video

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AltRider Skid Plate for Suzuki V-Strom DL 650 - Black - Feature

AltRider Skid Plate for Suzuki V-Strom DL 650 - Black - Installed

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Note: You may need an extra set of hands during installation to help you hold the bike upright if your V-Strom isn't equipped with a center stand.
3.2 mm (1/8") thick anodized aluminum
Hidden fasteners
Known to work with the Givi/OEM center stand
Works only with the AltRider Crash Bars
Height: 10"
Width: 13"
Depth: 20"
Weight: 5.85lbs.

AltRider Crash Bars and Skid Plate for the DL1000/650 | Product Overview

AltRider Skid Plate for the V-Strom DL 1000/650 | Installation video

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D658-1-1200 DL650 Skidplate instructions_R1.pdf	click to download instructions
Instructions

AltRider Crash Bars and Skid Plate for the DL1000/650 | Product Overview

AltRider Skid Plate for the V-Strom DL 1000/650 | Installation video

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AltRider Skid Plate for Suzuki V-Strom DL 650 - Black

Overall Customer Rating

Reviews

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Sat 18 Sep, 2010

by Alan G

Amazing design and quality.

I am very pleased with these. Made of heavy duty aluminum with all the seams masterfully welded - as good as it gets. After mounting on my bike it is apparent that the designer was mindful of proper clearances around the vital bits of the engine and exhaust. That S/S cross brace that it attaches to at the back of the engine is pure genius. Room enough to remove and replace the oil filter. A large access hole for draining the oil too. The only challenge, and it is a major one, will come when you attempt to mate the front of the skid to the AltRider crash bars. For some reason, the designer felt it imperative that no bolts or screws should be visible from the top. This leads to a frustrating, profanity-filled adventure to complete the mating of the plate with the cross-bars by having to screw the flat-head bolts from inside the front of the plate up into the cross bar from below. A job better suited to a small child's hand just to try and get them started in their sockets. Remember, there are four of these suckers. Once in, they must be tightened down (up?) with a 5mm allen tool. Unfortunately, there isn't enough room to use this tool. It's either too big to use inside or it's too small to use outside through the vent holes. Sheesh! What's wrong with, instead, using larger bolts with heads on top and washers and nuts on the bottom. Infinitely less aggravating. Nevertheless, a terrific product.