TM Designs Skid Plate?

[bergy24]

I know this has been discussed a million times, but I am trying to decide between the TM Designs and Enduro Engineering Skid Plates for my new KTM.

It looks like EE also makes 2 versions (Standard and Extreme)  

I think I am leaning for towards the TM Designworks

Any reason not to go with the TMD Skid plate over the EE Plate? 

Next Question - If I go with TMD - Black or Orange? 

Edited April 19, 2021 by bergy24

[sirthumpalot]

I have the EE plate on my 500, it must be the standard because it doesn't wrap very high.  It's very well made, nice thick aluminum, it has already saved me a set of cases when I clipped a stump while leaned over in 3rd gear, bent the plate a little bit right by the water pump but saved the pump and I just bent it back.  The only down side is it doesn't wrap very far around the motor, maybe the extreme version has more coverage.  In any event, the build quality and fit is excellent.  

I've used TM chain sliders in the past and they are very well made, so I wouldn't have any problems going with the TM brand either.  Some people say a rigid metal skid plate can stiffen the frame and affect handling a little bit, but I'm not sure if it would be noticeable to the average person or not.  

[bergy24]

5 minutes ago, sirthumpalot said:

I have the EE plate on my 500, it must be the standard because it doesn't wrap very high.  It's very well made, nice thick aluminum, it has already saved me a set of cases when I clipped a stump while leaned over in 3rd gear, bent the plate a little bit right by the water pump but saved the pump and I just bent it back.  The only down side is it doesn't wrap very far around the motor, maybe the extreme version has more coverage.  In any event, the build quality and fit is excellent.  

I've used TM chain sliders in the past and they are very well made, so I wouldn't have any problems going with the TM brand either.  Some people say a rigid metal skid plate can stiffen the frame and affect handling a little bit, but I'm not sure if it would be noticeable to the average person or not.  

Thanks for the info. The extreme does wrap around more, and EE also has a Swing arm plate that can attach to either plate. The EE Extreme may protect better than the TMD plate. 

[cmbthumper]

Don't forget about AXP. Ran that and the Great White Fin. I'm Not a rock dog but did take some hits with 100% confidence.

AXP Skidplate

[Guest]

Black plastic TMD ftw. They slide over logs and rocks so much better than aluminum. 

[John Irvine]

I have the EE skid plate on my 500 but I really like this TM Designworks better(this is my first time seeing it). Too bad I have this one already, I would go with the TMD one for sure.

Let us know how it works out!

Edited April 19, 2021 by John Irvine

[randysoo]

 

that's a nice heat shield. I've melted so many pants it's not funny

[xnofriendsx]

5 hours ago, bergy24 said:

I know this has been discussed a million times, but I am trying to decide between the TM Designs and Enduro Engineering Skid Plates for my new KTM.

It looks like EE also makes 2 versions (Standard and Extreme)  

I think I am leaning for towards the TM Designworks

Any reason not to go with the TMD Skid plate over the EE Plate? 

Next Question - If I go with TMD - Black or Orange? 

I put a huge dent in my frame with the plastic TMD one. Not even remotely happy with it apart from it slides over logs and rocks better. Looks beat to hell in 1 year.
I used an EE aluminum one for 10 years on my 07 and it was bulletproof.
 

[John Irvine]

15 minutes ago, xnofriendsx said:

I put a huge dent in my frame with the plastic TMD one. Not even remotely happy with it apart from it slides over logs and rocks better. Looks beat to hell in 1 year.
I used an EE aluminum one for 10 years on my 07 and it was bulletproof.
 

Good to know, thanks for the input!

[bergy24]

I may need to get the EE Extreme with linkage plate based on what I am reading. Does anyone know if it comes with foam to help deading the sound? 

[xnofriendsx]

21 minutes ago, bergy24 said:

I may need to get the EE Extreme with linkage plate based on what I am reading. Does anyone know if it comes with foam to help deading the sound? 

Is that a XCW or just the XC? I thought only the SX and XC had linkage? Don't quote me on that.

[bergy24]

1 hour ago, xnofriendsx said:

Is that a XCW or just the XC? I thought only the SX and XC had linkage? Don't quote me on that.

You are correct, do you think the extreme is too much coverage (if there is such a thing?)

Edited April 19, 2021 by bergy24

[Spud786]

Definitely Black

 

 

[bergy24]

I’m now leaning towards the EEX (enduro engineering extreme) 

I like the TMD skid plate but not sure how much it will protect compared to the EEX. 

[xnofriendsx]

4 minutes ago, bergy24 said:

I’m now leaning towards the EEX (enduro engineering extreme) 

I like the TMD skid plate but not sure how much it will protect compared to the EEX. 

I'd say good choice. I will try and get a photo when i get home of the dent in my frame from the TMD one. 
I am not sure how you ride but all it took was one rock, whatever size it was. I didn't launch my bike into a planted rock either.
This must have kicked up from the front tire or something.

Edited April 19, 2021 by xnofriendsx

[highmarker]

Sxslideplate.com favored by my crazy buddies. 

[bergy24]

5 minutes ago, highmarker said:

Sxslideplate.com favored by my crazy buddies. 

Not sure they make them for my bike. Can’t find one on there website 

[SteveThe Snakes]

I’ve had my TMD on since 18’ and it’s doing its job. 

[Rippn450]

7 hours ago, xnofriendsx said:

I put a huge dent in my frame with the plastic TMD one. Not even remotely happy with it apart from it slides over logs and rocks better. Looks beat to hell in 1 year.
I used an EE aluminum one for 10 years on my 07 and it was bulletproof.
 

+1 same issue here. 

[xnofriendsx]

2 hours ago, Rippn450 said:

+1 same issue here. 

Here is my dent from the TMD skidplate. Never would have happened with an aluminum one.