Acerbis 2421150001 Skid Plates
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It is unlikely to do so without some changes. For 1996, the bike underwent a redesign. Unfortunately, parts for the first generation, which is less common and older, are more difficult to come by. However, you could double-check by comparing the mount points and dimensions of a 96 and your bike.
This plate should fit the 2017 DR650, according to the fitment information we have.
This does not fit the Suzuki DR650 from 1996 to 2018.
This is installed on a 2012 DR650 and is very well made and durable. Since the spring of this year, it has accumulated over 3200 miles. It was mostly off-road, with lots of loose gravel and rocks. If there is an MX difference, I'm not sure what it is. I hope this has been of assistance.
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The skid plate itself appears to be exactly what I needed. It's well-made and fits my bike perfectly. Because of the horrendous hardware that comes with it, it only gets three stars. br>First and foremost, they provide you with two bolts for the back portion of the plate that are barely long enough to pass through the plate, let alone the bike frame with the washers provided. The directions were double-checked and triple-checked. Second, I'm not sure how you'd properly tighten Allen head bolts to the frame or provided brackets without stripping them out. (Which I did on my first attempt) This is because the skid plate is quite heavy, and you must, as you can imagine, tighten it to the frame sufficiently to keep it secure. I eventually went to the local hardware store and bought some better 10mm bolts that I could tighten properly with my socket wrench. Even so, the bolts I chose in the front of the plate protrude far more than I would like. They appear to be able to cling to a log with ease. I'm going to keep the plate and keep looking for a better alternative bolt.
Over the years, I've used quite a bit of Acerbis gear. When I went to install a skid plate for my new zook DR 650, I discovered that they had sent four large washers that worked fine for the front but were too small for the rear mold cutout for the rear bolts. I despise having to go to the hardware store for something as simple as a couple of washers.
Very strong and long-lasting. It was not difficult to install; the front brackets and bolts were a little tricky to get together, but it only took a few minutes. The bottom of the engine, the frame, and the sides of the case are all well-covered. My stock shifter was rubbing against the edge of the skid plate and hanging up a bit, so I had to carefully notch out for it with a utility knife. The simplest method is to heat the edge of a utility blade, which allows the plastic to cut easily. They've been making the skid plate for a long time and must be aware of the problem, so I believe they should do it for you or modify their mold slightly if you have enough room for the shifter. Having said that, I still adore the skid plate and am glad I purchased it. I previously owned an Acerbis skid plate, which I found to be extremely durable.
On a 2016 dr650, it worked perfectly. The only issue with the product was that it retained a lot of heat. During the plate removal, the bracket that holds the nut in place with a weld came loose. After drilling out the template for ventlation, the heat was corrected, but reinstalling the broken bracket was a real pain. I'd give this product 5 stars if it weren't for the bracket, which made it difficult to get behind the plate with fingers to hold the bolt. Regarding the bracket, I've contacted the seller.
I already had a nice skid plate on my 2008 DR 650, but after reading and seeing photos of how much lighter and cooler the Acerbis is, I knew I had to have it. It was simple to set up the insatallation. As someone suggested, I swapped the back screws for the front screws. The one issue I had was due to the fact that I had lowered the foot pegs, so it was to be expected. By lowering the shift lever, the geometry was altered a little. It was, however, a simple problem to resolve. It only took me about 2 minutes to cut out a small section of the skid plate that was in the way with my little oscillating saw. I'm not even aware of it. I hope this information proves useful to those who have inquired.
The washers provided for the rear mounts are too small to fit into the recessed bolt area, and the bolts provided for the rear mounts are too short. I'm not sure why they don't either provide the correct ones or just don't send them at all. The manufacturer, I'm sure, is well aware of the problem. Plan on taking a break from work to go into town and look for the right bolts and washers.
The two rear bolt holes didn't quite line up with the bolt holes on the frame, which is a good product. I was able to get the left bolt in, but not the right one; Alternatively, I may be able to obtain the right bolt but not the left; As a result, it's either one or the other. To make it fit, I had to drill out the bolt holes slightly larger.
The recessed fastening points at the back are nice, but the supplied bolts don't appear to be long enough to engage the frame nut to its full depth. It appears to work well for my riding style, but I haven't used it for 'extreme' off-roading, so I can't comment on its durability in those conditions.
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