A non sponsored review of my new Tenere 700 skid plate, manufactured by Enduro Engineering.
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@rebeccarodgers16567 ай бұрын
I think you’re right! That very well may be the best skid plate!!!!
@CrustyCycle93177 ай бұрын
I hope you're right, Rebecca.
@tylerholt17642 ай бұрын
My first choice was an EE plate because I loved it on my old KLR. I’m not sure if they weren’t making them yet or whatever reason I couldn’t find one, but I ended up getting the MOTOES plate which is also a beefy aluminum skid plate. The linkage guard is a must out in the rocks of AZ and I think the MOTOES does the linkage protection better but it’s from Turkey, it doesn’t use the 5th mounting point on the suspension or have the isolators, and it’s more expensive. I ended up swapping the mounting bolts with rounded Allen bolts to “reduce the chance of snagging them” whether that makes a difference, I’m not sure.
@CrustyCycle93172 ай бұрын
I've heard the Motoes plate is really good. I still haven't added the linkage guard, maybe someday. It can be rocky here in the Washington mountains, but I haven't gotten into any gnarly stuff yet. But yeah, I think both of those plates are probably a great choice.
@airhornistheone49153 ай бұрын
I agree it is the Best looking Plate out there. I would ask if after mounting the Plate, you take it off and see if you have paint gone on the Frame down tube and the lower water pump tube. My plate was not easy at all to mount! the worst part was after I took it back off... Never even rode the bike and now all scratched up. What dose your bike look like after removing the Plate?
@CrustyCycle93173 ай бұрын
I had it off once to change the oil. I didn't notice any paint damage, but I wasn't looking for that either. As far as fitment, I do have to push up a bit with a small automotive scissor jack to get the forward screws to line up. I'm hoping that will calm down after a while? I still think I chose the right skid plate.
@broncoridesagain31767 ай бұрын
Why manufacturers can't make a decent Euro 5 plate is beyond me. Only one worthwhile is the outback motortek version as it doesn't require you to keep the worst part of the new Tenere's, the cat guard. And if you decide to go catless, which all Euro 5 tenere owners should, you end up with an unnecessarily exposed pipe.
@CrustyCycle93177 ай бұрын
Yep, I get it. I may end up putting a full system on, then I'll have a big hole there. Thanks for commenting 👍
@davehartsock91067 ай бұрын
100% agree they could’ve easily bumped out that little section to cover that God ugly stock CAT guard. I bought a 2023 and purchased the Euro 4 gut guard from Camel ADV knowing I was going to get rid of the CAT. It’s a great looking skid plate. Just get rid of the CAT and fill in that little piece.
@CrustyCycle93177 ай бұрын
@davehartsock9106 The CAT has got to go...
@MaxwellBenson805 ай бұрын
Looks good! That's some good insurance!
@CrustyCycle93175 ай бұрын
Thanks, I've been happy with it, and the price was reasonable.
@leeinwis7 ай бұрын
Wow..now that is a way to ugly up your bike, I'ld like it in black better , maybe throw some mud on it lol. Nice T7 tho .
@CrustyCycle93177 ай бұрын
I like the black idea too, that would look way better. Thanks for commenting.