Aprilia Tuareg Gut Guard Install

Camel ADV Gut Guard skid plates, designed, tested, and built in the rugged Canadian Rockies!
The Aprilia Tuareg is a very capable ADV bike, but to make the most of its dirt prowess, it needs a big, beefy skid plate to protect it. If you take this bad boy off the beaten path, you better plate up!
Like many new bikes, the 660 Tuareg uses the engine as a "stressed member." The motor itself is an integral part of the motorcycle's chassis. This creates a challenge when designing a skid plate to protect the underside of the motor from damage caused by rocks, stumps, logs, etc. A skid plate can be mounted directly to the motor, but the force from a solid impact is transferred into the engine case. This can cause a cracked engine case which can be a costly and lengthy repair.
The Camel ADV Gut Guard uses an impact-absorbing subframe mounting plate to disperse the energy from significant hits. The energy created when the bike collides with rocks, roots, stumps, etc, is distributed to all of the skid plate's mounting locations rather than just to the location of the hit. This distribution of force means the chances of damaging the engine case due to a large hit are drastically reduced.
We've spent much time designing and testing our Tuareg Gut Guard skid plate to ensure it'll take the abuse we know some of you will throw at it!
Camel ADV Tuareg Gut Guard Skid Plate Features:
-4.78mm 5052 aluminum main body
-Powder-coated for durability and a great look for years to come
-304 stainless steel, impact-absorbing mounting sub-frame
-Drainage holes to allow mud, water, and debris to escape
-A catalytic converter cover to keep the heat away from your boots
-Optional full coverage UHMW slip-liner available
Confirmed fit with the following crash bar systems:
-OEM Aprilia
-Hepco Becker
-HEED
-More systems to be added
When ordering, make sure to select the proper crash bar option in the drop-down menu!
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[@lessmore444]

Proof of concept via sledgehammer, awesome!

[@DadCanFixAnything]

❤ Hands down best skid plate available for the Tuareg. I can confirm that it fits great with the Outback Motortek crash bars. Great work Cory and the rest of the Camel ADV team. I looked at every skid plate available, and nothing else was quite as well thought-out. I Just finished installing one with the skid liner on the first bike and can't wait for the second one to show up so we can start 'field testing' both bikes a bit harder than we already have!

[@theunheardprophet4315]

Jesus that was a brutal opening

[@Angry-Lynx]

cool, show us some riding on that badass Tuareg you can see proper dirt tires ;]

[@CoolioDaMan]

Your skid hammer/skid plate antics reminds me of my wife when I bring home a new bike…

[@lifeisgoodon2wheels869]

Thanks for that awesome sledgehammer test 😮

[@lifeisgoodon2wheels869]

That was impressive!! 😮 🎉 I love your products I have on my t7, thanks for all your hard work 👌

[@CamelADV]

Glad you like them!

[@blakeberlin6295]

Waiting for the setup with SW Motech crash bars

[@limeyB-star-D]

That's a really nice unit, I'll be sure to get one when I get my Taureg (next year)

[@dr650tim]

Well shit, I started thinking it was never coming.....just purchased a different one about 2 weeks ago. Looks good & very well thought out

[@CamelADV]

Dude... I know. We had battles at every turn, it seemed. Delay after delay. I was expecting this have this plate out in late February.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

Way to test it big guy! Camel adv nothing better

[@CamelADV]

Go big or go home.

[@stephenlnoe]

Thank you for the video. Q: Any reason why you would make the oil drain plug inaccessible unless the skid plate was completely removed? Seems like a hole directly below the oil drain plug would be useful. I didn't notice if the oil filter could be spun off without removal of the skit plate. Is it serviceable with the skid plate on? Thanks.

[@nikosdanelakis3613]

👍👍👍👍

[@motoyoko5315]

Hey Corey! How are the rest of the parts coming along? Wanting a 1 finger clutch, high fender kit and end can for my tuareg

[@CamelADV]

More bits and pieces coming!

[@blakeberlin6295]

I already asked about compatibility with SW Motech crashbars, but I also have the Aprilia centerstand. Please confirm fitment with that also. Thanks!

[@CamelADV]

We have SW Motech bars ordered to test fit up; no info for you yet. Center stands are not compatible.

[@DadCanFixAnything]

I've heard a lot of negative information on the center stand for serious off-road use. My understanding is that because it is spring loaded, it drops down during hard off-roading. I skipped getting the center stand for our bikes and would recommend just removing it if it becomes a problem, or if you want to mount the best skid plate available.

[@blakeberlin6295]

@DadCanFixAnything If I were to do any serious offroad work, I'd remove it or at least look for away to zip tie it in place. This skid plate appears solid, and those who best benefit from it probably shouldn't have a centerstand anyway. My use though is different.

[@AfterDarkM]

If I send you guys some photos and measurements do you think you can tell me if this will work with my Racepro Crashbars?

[@CamelADV]

I've looked for RacePro crash bars but they aren't easy to find. You can email some photos I'll answer if I can.

[@AfterDarkM]

@@CamelADV will do!

[@LuisAlejandroTorresO]

Are you planning to produce crash bars as well?

[@CamelADV]

We're not doing any crash bars at this time... but we weren't making skid plates until we did either ;) Alway evolving.

[@joseaguirre7517]

Hahahaha!! Great video oppening! Awesome!! Hahaha!!

[@fortunita69]

Hi, what wheels does it have? Thanks!

[@CamelADV]

Stock Aprilia wheels.

[@ownyourworld]

What do people think of the tourag against the tenere ? Thinking of trading my gs in for one or the other I can’t seem to find any to demo

[@theunheardprophet4315]

The Touraeg is a Tenere with luxuries

[@ownyourworld]

@@theunheardprophet4315 tourag it is then lol 👍🏻

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

Youre asking someone on YT? There are tons of comparisons if you search. The short answer is its better in almost everyway.

[@ownyourworld]

@@CanadianTexaninLiguria ok dear don’t get your knickers in a twist. Calm down and go and finish doing your nails. Jee’s . . . Women.

[@theunheardprophet4315]

@@ownyourworld Actually, I am the one finishing his nails 👀

[@rushiiiop]

3:55 xD

[@yorkchris10]

Yes, at a glance and no leakas. I can't see you using the Tuareg the same way as the T7 - the engine characteristics wouldn't be as suitable....

[@dankatz3]

Just get over the image and ride it. The Aprilia is amazing - I’ve ridden both the T7 and Aprilia and currently own the Aprilia

[@matthewdemello]

The website has products for Aprilia but not Suzuki?!?!. That's wack man.. vstrom isn't the new cool hotness yet i guess.