[Indy21]

Anyone know if there are plans or someone that could make a skid plate for the Grom to protect from rocks and excessive dirt and grime being thrown up from the front tire? Seems the engine is sort of just hanging out there with no protection. When I get a Grom I'll definitely be interested in looking into something like this.

For example, I think this is for a bonneville but I like the style with the holes and I'd definitely want one in black.

 

[Indy21]

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Skid Plate - Black Anodised (Bonneville) from Other Options World of Triumph

 

[swankster]

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Skid Plate - Black Anodised (Bonneville) from Other Options World of Triumph

I think that's a good idea and you could fabricate your own, your style! Just think it out good before you make it permanent;keep it light however and yes drill some holes in it for that reason.
Swankster

 

[Indy21]

I think that's a good idea and you could fabricate your own, your style! Just think it out good before you make it permanent;keep it light however and yes drill some holes in it for that reason.
Swankster

I think one would look pretty good to as well as be functional. The only thing I'd be worried about is it covering up some access to certain parts of the engine. I don't know much about the engine yet so maybe someone could chime in on that but I'd hate to put one on and then not be able to access something like changing the oil or something like that.

 

[Lozonic]

I don't see why the skid plate shouldn't be available for the honda grom. Another piece of garnish with function. Just to protect the down pipe.

 

[swankster]

I don't see why the skid plate shouldn't be available for the honda grom. Another piece of garnish with function. Just to protect the down pipe.

In that case a simle universal heat shield would do the trick.
Swankster

 

[Lozonic]

I think one would look pretty good to as well as be functional. The only thing I'd be worried about is it covering up some access to certain parts of the engine. I don't know much about the engine yet so maybe someone could chime in on that but I'd hate to put one on and then not be able to access something like changing the oil or something like that.

From the way it looks mounted it doesn't look like it interferes with anything maybe the drain bolt possibly. But taking it off once or twice a year shouldn't hurt.

 

[Lozonic]

In that case a simle universal heat shield would do the trick.
Swankster

You know what would be nice a piece of burnt titanium for the skid plate. i just love the finish on those, it would suit the grom quite well.

something like this

 

[swankster]

From the way it looks mounted it doesn't look like it interferes with anything maybe the drain bolt possibly. But taking it off once or twice a year shouldn't hurt.

I fabbed one once where i had the front top portion mounted via a pin through a hinge and then the back lower portion done the same way so it took only seconds to remove it; oh yeah...
Swankster

 

[Bama Dave]

I fabbed one once where i had the front top portion mounted via a pin through a hinge and then the back lower portion done the same way so it took only seconds to remove it; oh yeah...
Swankster

nice do you have any pictures of the one that you fabbed up?

 

[swankster]

nice do you have any pictures of the one that you fabbed up?

Not sure will check; as it was for my street bike and more of a project than anything, but in the end I took it off cuz it added weight the bike didn't need.
The one in my avatar in fact.
I sold it shortly thereafter to another dude.
Swankster

 

[ShapeShifter]

Kitaco makes a skid plate for the Grom.

KITACO MSX125 CUSTOMIZE PARTS

 

[Indy21]

Kitaco makes a skid plate for the Grom.

KITACO MSX125 CUSTOMIZE PARTS

There ya go! I like the one with the red accents, although the brackets look a little weird.

 

[el-cid]

Will definitely need a skid plate for my curb-jumpin Grom.

 

[cbibbs]

Looks weird to have the pipe exposed with a skid plate.

 

[chye]

skid plates from Kitaco!

and a fender eliminator too

 

[Bossi Moto]

skid plates from Kitaco!

and a fender eliminator too

Is there picture of the kitaco skid plate on the MSX?

 

[Bama Dave]

Is there picture of the kitaco skid plate on the MSX?

Here you go!

This is the dark finish with the red plates on each end.

 

[CrispyTaco]

So... This skid plate is just suppose to protect the motor and that is all?

What about the header pipe...?

Skid plates usually are directly underneath taking the hits, hence skid plate

 

[Bossi Moto]

This skid plate is useless and has no function. I would rather get one that actually protects the pipe. I would rather replace this plate then the exhaust pipe. It doesn't look that good to be honest.