New Skid plate! Is it the best? Camel ADV Gut Guard install on Cody's Aprilia Tuareg 660.

Is this the best shid plate? We definitely believe it's the most protective. Join us in this episode as we install the Camel ADV Gut Guard on Cody's Aprilia Tuareg 660.

[@daveo9844]

I’m always a little wary of skid plates with no rubber damping. Maybe I’m overthinking it?

[@WyomingFamilyAdventures]

Interesting perspective. Does someone make a rubber mounted skid plate for the Tuareg? I'm not sure that I would trust rubber mounts to be strong enough for some of the trails we ride with this heavy of a bike. I do believe the sub-mount on this one is sufficient for dampening. Cory at Camel ADV tested it by hitting it several times with a large sledgehammer, ...while it was mounted on the bike. I couldn't find any other skid plate manufacturers that even showed evidence of any testing. I'm definitely open to see something better, but I tried and couldn't find anything better as far as protection goes.

[@daveo9844]

@@WyomingFamilyAdventures Heed skid plates have rubber mounts. I guess if something takes the force it’s better than nothing 🍻

[@WyomingFamilyAdventures]

@daveo9844 I had to go back and look at the Heed. Plate again, because it has been since last year. I definitely agree that the Heed plate is very good option. We passed on it because it doesn't give the same protection as the Camel ADV plate, without buying the additional lower crash bars. The Heed plate also lacks the heat shield around the cat.

[@DadCanFixAnything]

Nice discussion. This really highlights what Wyoming Family Adventures said about this being the `best for their use`, and others might find something better for their own use. I like that both the video and Dave mention other good options and agree with both that there's not always a one size fits all solution for everything.

[@spencervidal3168]

Ya the T-Rex skid plate is muuuuuuch better..

[@WyomingFamilyAdventures]

I don't know about better, but it's definitely more convenient for oil changes. I'd have to see somebody hit that one with a sledge hammer, while it's on their bike to be convinced that it's better. I also don't like the fact that the T Rex requires the additional lower crash bars to get as much coverage as the Camel skip plate gives alone.

[@spencervidal3168]

@@WyomingFamilyAdventures The T-Rex plate is completely isolated from the oil pan.. No bolts or brackets attachment to the pan. Also covers the rear linkage for the swing arm.. Makes access to the oil filter a breeze..

[@WyomingFamilyAdventures]

@spencervidal3168 I'm sure it's a pretty good skid plate. I've used T-Rex products on other bikes. I definitely like the access panel for oil changes. However, it still doesn't cover as much without the addition of their ower crash bars, and they didn't have any evidence of impact testing. I also understand most of us want to believe that we made the best choice, And that what I find best for my use, may not be the best for others. I almost purchased the T-Rex plate, but after more research, I decided on the Camel. If you have the T-Rex, maybe you can come hit some trails with us sometime for a real world side by side comparison test. I can't think of a funner way to settle this debate. 🏍

[@spencervidal3168]

@@WyomingFamilyAdventures Fair enough, so when are you two going to start wearing protection?? Your going to crash, and your bikes going to be fine but you two, weekend warriors are going to be all busted up,

[@WyomingFamilyAdventures]

​@spencervidal3168 Thank you for the concern. We do have and usually wear protection, especially when riding challenging terrain.