350x Swinger skid plate

[BOB MARLIN]

Why are the swingarm skid plates so rare on the 350x. Mine has an after market
skidplate on it and it hangs too low. I am looking for a stock one,but they are hard to find. I see them on ebay once in a while but always get outbid on them.

Did the stock ones just fall off alot?

[tanks350x]

I wouldn't say that they just fall off.... But Iwill say this, they aren't as durable as the aftermarket ones.. Not only that, The stock mounts don't take a good beating either.. But it all depends on what type of terrain you're riding on as well.. One good size rock or, a high set of train tracks, and your stock skidder will either be dragging your brake rotor, or chain.. been there, done that! lol

[BOB MARLIN]

It seems like most of the 250r's I see still have the stock plate, but the 350x's
don't.

Maybe because the r's were used mosty on sand, the x's on the rougher stuff?

[mizmissy82]

Yeah mines all messed too.I getting one from prm-atv.

[beets442]

I've got a PRM too and can't find the right length bolts to mount it. If someone comes across them, let us know! Beets

[Dirtcrasher]

You just need to measure how fat the skid plate is where the bolts go thru and add the length that threads into the swinger...

I chop those OEM mounts off and make my own out of .1875 plate.....

[oldtime3wheeler]

I will trade my stock for a prm if anyone is interested! lol

[beets442]

You just need to measure how fat the skid plate is where the bolts go thru and add the length that threads into the swinger...

I chop those OEM mounts off and make my own out of .1875 plate.............. I was just trying to keep the old mount. I asked around about why I can't find longer bolts. The only person that could answer it was a millwright. Bolts don't hold well in that pitch. Maybe thats why I've lost 6 bolts, even after lockltight'n them in. Like you said, I'm just going to weld a plate in there and use locking nuts! DONE!...Beets

[Dirtcrasher]

There 8x1.25 and maybe 25mm long?? I can't understand why someone would think that was too long too hold?

We have motor mounts that are 3" long....

I think it just takes a beating and works itself loose, may be something you have to tighten up once in a awhile.