2023 KTM 300XC Swing Arm Guards | Crosslinked Components | Highland Cycles

[@barnescycle]

I'm so glad you got your channel back 👍

[@highlandcycles]

Me too! thanks

[@nevadahardenduro]

@crosslinkedcomponents why did you guys switch to plastic zip ties? Seems off. Also, why not aluminum for the brackets? Just got a set and can’t say I was psyched on the added weight.

[@highlandcycles]

The brackets being steel makes sense to me. It’s tougher and easier to keep people from stripping out the holes where the Allen screws go. The plastic zip ties?? Yeah I’m with ya but if you remove these to clean underneath often the plastic makes more sense.

[@human1513]

A true swingarm guard. Finally someone makes one.

[@highlandcycles]

It’s burly

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

Check our website out to purchase! Protection for hard enuro riders by hard enduro riders!!

[@ModularMuscle]

I really want polisport to release one for these bikes. I'm sure these are better but after all the other protective bits, I'd rather spend $30 vs $150.

[@FamousLive11]

Wow, this is cool😊

[@ronhartle3268]

I was cringing when you threw those on without cleaning the swing arm first. I love it though. I would have wasted a bunch of time taking scratches off with heavy scotch bright, maybe some sand paper for raised gouges and soap and water.

[@highlandcycles]

Hahaha. They are easy to get of and on now that it’s done once. Just the two bolts and the zip tie. I’ll be cleaning under them pretty frequently

[@donpizzo8963]

I just got a pair from Devin for the 2023 XC and they are quality built.

[@highlandcycles]

So good

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

Glad you are liking them! Its me (Devin) and Bryce Barsnick that make the guards! Its a team effort across the board, but I do most of the emailing.

[@leroygt1]

I am a new rider. I just got a dual sport (Honda XR650l 2022). Should I get a plastic or aluminum skid plate? Opinions welcome.

[@highlandcycles]

For that bike I would look at aluminum. It is a heavy bike and if you hit something hard on plastic it would mess it up.

[@leroygt1]

@@highlandcycles thanks!

[@philipsmith6152]

Great review, will be interesting to see how they hold up?

[@highlandcycles]

We shall see. I think they are going to be amazing

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

We have over a hundred sets in the wild. Most go well over 200 hours before wearing out. On occasion someone finds a way to kill them in one hit. But if you break them too fast never hesitate to reach out and we can hook you up with a new single side.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Morgan, do the XC bikes have an “SX” dog bone versus the enduro bikes having a different linkage setup? What that do?

[@highlandcycles]

The XC and SX have a linkage style rear suspension. The W and EXC models have a PDS rear shock which is just bolted to the frame and the swing arm without a linkage. The linkage makes the rear suspension more progressive and generally makes the bikes feel more planted in the higher speed stuff

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

@@highlandcycles Oh sorry, I meant like on the GasGas. I should have said EC (enduro) and EX (cross country). The EX parts diagram lists an SX dog bone and different shock part number versus the EC models

[@highlandcycles]

@@lostinpa-dadenduro7555 I’m sure it creates a different geometry that would be better off road or track

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

@@highlandcycles Ok thank you. 🇺🇸👍

[@PBmxer]

I used swing arm guards once. After I finally took them off I noticed the dirt behind them sanded my swing arm. Never used them again. Just bling IMO. Too much of a pain to remove for every washing.

[@highlandcycles]

These ones are pretty easy. Just those two Allen bolts and a zip tie. Also, I think the mounting system will keep them much more steady which should reduce the abrasive action. But we will find out

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

These are far from bling. For riders that damage there swingarms this is the only true protection. Covering your swingarm with some clear vinyl before install can help. Or washing them off real good after a super muddy day.

[@Menz890]

Stainless steel zip ties fix cheap guards from falling off but cool guards you have there.

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

Hey brotha! We have tried the stainless ties on the ole cheapies. The next problem is they crack and disentegrate. These should last a few hundred engine hours for the gnarliest hard enduro terrain. Have a good one!

[@bbieger2]

take my money :)

[@tonyevans7767]

Just so ya know, they’re actually called alternative lifestyle pliers now…

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahahhaa

[@leewaken5059]

Yeah, it's probably just me, a glutton for unnecessary details but...try totally cleaning/detailing your now trashed swingarm before applying the guards. And removing the guards every time you clean that beautiful 300XC. I have said my peace so, carry on.👍🏼 Side note, is that they are a bit pricey $150.00👊🏼

[@highlandcycles]

The swing arm was already trashed. These are to cover that stuff up. LOL. But also they come off super easy which I will be doing frequently. Oh and this thing is far from beautiful anymore. Just a dirt bike now.

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

We are definitely more exensive. But you get a quality made in the USA product. The engineering on these is so much better than the cheapies.

[@leewaken5059]

@@crosslinkedcomponents4494 Yeah, all good. It appears to be a quality product. And if riding in rocks is what you do, it would be very beneficial and a small price to pay for a season(and beyond) of protection. Thanks for the reply.👍🏼

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

@@leewaken5059 No worries! have a good one

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@crosslinkedcomponents4494 What a great point. Everyone want's to get away from China, but they don't want quality and pay a little more. Come on guys, keep cool stuff like this built in the USA and on our bikes, spend the money these are well worth and be proud, instead of those China cheapies. You and your bike deserve quality USA built bad azz products.

[@zachfarkash6430]

🤘

[@highlandcycles]

🤘🏻

[@TonyRidesDirtbikes]

Need a 100 hour review

[@highlandcycles]

Will do

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

Might need more like a 500 hour review! We have had quite a few sets go past the 200 hour mark now.

[@brookefawcett4116]

I gotta get a set. The oem ones are junk.

[@highlandcycles]

Totally

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

Find us on the web! We would be happy to get you some guards.

[@philsheridan6759]

Guards made by dirtbikers. Love my set.

[@highlandcycles]

Heck yeah

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

Thanks for the support! We are glad you like them

[@onthethrottle7104]

Take my money, built in the USA, quality and really nice!!! No more China on my bike.

[@highlandcycles]

The best

[@200xcBruce]

No Beta sadly.

[@highlandcycles]

Huh. They have pics of a beta on their site. I bet they are working on them

[@GoldenAppleGamers]

Hey there! We are working on them, it’s a journey we are nearing the end of! - Devin

[@200xcBruce]

@@GoldenAppleGamers great

[@ruraldelinquent2221]

Lol! " women in comfortable shoes "... 😆

[@highlandcycles]

Bwahahahaha

[@husaislander4838]

hope they last !!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@highlandcycles]

Me too. They seem very burly

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

We have around 100 out in the wild. They typically go 200 hours or more!

[@MiddlePark]

I never liked swing arm gaurds, but my 23 250xc's swingarm is almost impossible to quickly freshen up like the jap bikes do with some sand paper and polish. Ktm curved and knurled the sides of the arm, sanding and polish would be very difficult. I think a set of these will end up on my 23xc.

[@highlandcycles]

they are super nice. And easy to take off and clean underneath.

[@crosslinkedcomponents4494]

Get them quick! We are getting tons of orders and we are having a hard time keeping up!

[@WJamesBeoch]

@@crosslinkedcomponents4494 You guys might be the only one's offering swingarm guards stateside right now for the 23's. Just ordered mine. Can't Wait!!

[@nateskrdla]

🤘

[@highlandcycles]

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