Think I posted during my Tassie trip etc... but I find scraping a real issue.
I really don't care about actually scraping/sparking, but I don't want to keep damaging parts $$$

Anyone welded on some Skid Plates to take up the brunt of leaning/scraping?
I have no idea about Welding - e.g. can you weld onto Chrome I wouldnt think so??

Not much I can do about footpegs but thinking I would love a Low/hidden small skid plate say 5mm thick oblong roughly 5cm wide and 11cm tall, welded to underside of Left Primary Rear and Right Exhaust.

Appreciate any advice or anyone handy with this (my original fatbob exhuast I absolutely flattened and now looking to go back to full 2-1 exhaust).

 

Fair enuff mate, stoopid questions # 2: can this be done on a existing chrome part - e.g. is there a way to remove/cut section of chrom to then weld onto.

 Yes, you can grind the chrome away and weld no issues.

Or stop leaning so hard into the corners. Like I said on another thread: A man has got to know his limits!

What about making a skid plate and bolting it on somewhere? Left side off the primary, right side off the exhaust bracket? Drill a bolt through your foot pegs and adjust to suit when you start to hit with the bike?

yeah i think if it was a nice angled peice it would effectively Weld under and out of sight at both area's where i hit regularly.

SG, so there's no way you would consider raising the suspension ?

I would look at something replaceable. That way when it wears down, it's an easy fix.

on harleys you need the tuffin up the fork & rear springs   Race Tech fork springs with air caps work well  as you g-load into the corner the suspension sags  because it's too soft  when the suspensoin sags you loose ground clearance esp when you hit a bump mid corner

Good to chew it over with you guys, i guess each of you are right, and welding a plate is not the answer.

1. I had the biggest problems and sheered a good inch off the primary but that was Tassie/GOR/Omeo etc where I was doing alot of twisties with way to much weight/luggage. (i scrape normally but without the damage/heavy scraping)
2. if i weld something on permanently and get used to leaning/scraping it I will wear it down quick smart and it will be a mess and a prick to replace.
3. suspension simply Wallow's (?) too much, more height won't work well, but more rebound/firmer ride to take away the wallow in cornering/dips/potholes will help even if ride is fairly firm overall should be fine.
4. anything i add to pegs or protruding will just get scraped etc and at moment it's cool i know the angles and stuff but if I put something else there is good chance to high-side etc if catches an edge or cats-eye

OK, onto looking at suspension mods then... might go visit C&R in Revesby is it? was meaning to drop new cams in there last year
might have to go for Cams and fork springs/oil and rear i'll have to do some research.

Now how to get the bike there with a broken wrist... ah i'm sure there will be plenty of volunteer's! lol

i would certainly start with beefing up the suspension which i did with my heritage to try and stop the corner wallowing and bottoming out. BUT , after a while , i got a sports bike as i couldnt stand the thought of binning the heritage by riding it too hard in the twisties.