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Tourer
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Indianapolis, IN | Looks like it covers the oil filter. This would make the oil change a little harder, and messier. I think I'll stick with the ness version. |
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Iron Butt
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Iron Butt
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| hoosiervic - 2011-09-27 6:28 AM
Looks like it covers the oil filter. This would make the oil change a little harder, and messier. I think I'll stick with the ness version.
Not seeing what you're seeing... it looks like it extends a lot further forward than the Ness version, but certainly no more rearward... leaving the oil filter completely accessible. |
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Tourer
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Indianapolis, IN | Turk - 2011-09-27 8:47 AM hoosiervic - 2011-09-27 6:28 AM Looks like it covers the oil filter. This would make the oil change a little harder, and messier. I think I'll stick with the ness version. Not seeing what you're seeing... it looks like it extends a lot further forward than the Ness version, but certainly no more rearward... leaving the oil filter completely accessible. My bad...... with a second look at the pics I realize I was seeing the bike as facing the opposite direction. Having said this I would agree that the police bike plate does offer additional protection for the rectifier. |
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Part # VPMSKID
You would have to call a dealer for price.
I like how it protects the rectifier as well.
Too late for me though, my Ness bashplate has too many scrapes to resell it now.
Whoever finds out the price, post it please.
Edited by Nozzledog 2011-09-27 1:04 PM
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Iron Butt
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Cruiser
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Tampa, Fl United States | Nozzledog - 2011-09-27 2:02 PM
Part # VPMSKID
You would have to call a dealer for price.
I like how it protects the rectifier as well.
Too late for me though, my Ness bashplate has too many scrapes to resell it now.
Whoever finds out the price, post it please.
I called, around the $300 mark,doesn't have any available @ this time & says will only sell to the Police Force |
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Iron Butt
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| Oh well |
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Visionary
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Central Maryland | We need to find out who makes them; they are probably just a reseller..... |
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Cruiser
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Tucson , AZ | HMD has 6 Ness skid plates available.... we will offer these plates with free shipping in the 48 states. They wont last long ..... so place your order. HMD skid plates will be available first week of Oct.
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Cruiser
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Desert Hot Springs (Palm Springs area), CA | hmd520 - 2011-09-28 9:11 AM
HMD has 6 Ness skid plates available.... we will offer these plates with free shipping in the 48 states. They wont last long ..... so place your order. HMD skid plates will be available first week of Oct.
And the big question... How are yours different from the Ness? or are they the same? |
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Cruiser
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Lavon, TX | +1
Edited by charbin 2011-09-29 7:09 AM
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Cruiser
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Tucson , AZ | JS5Owner - 2011-09-28 9:50 PM
hmd520 - 2011-09-28 9:11 AM
HMD has 6 Ness skid plates available.... we will offer these plates with free shipping in the 48 states. They wont last long ..... so place your order. HMD skid plates will be available first week of Oct.
And the big question... How are yours different from the Ness? or are they the same?
Ours will look the same... basically. My vision is one of the lowest out there. Tucson is not a smooth road city.LOL
I can say from many testings the plate does its job with not one downfall.
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Cruiser
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Okotoks, Alberta | HMD, I have a question regarding the raked trees you sell. Can you install them without the 2" extensions in order to lower the front of the bike? Or will it change the trail too much? |
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Cruiser
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Lavon, TX | So, it sounds like there is no need for me to wait until yours are available? How do I get that free shipping on the Ness model - I tried ordering on-line, and it shows like $30 for shipping. Also, do you offer a discount code for either vision-rider or VMC members? |
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Cruiser
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Tampa, Fl United States | charbin - 2011-09-29 10:33 AM
So, it sounds like there is no need for me to wait until yours are available? How do I get that free shipping on the Ness model - I tried ordering on-line, and it shows like $30 for shipping. Also, do you offer a discount code for either vision-rider or VMC members?
Just ordered 1 from Mike @HMD, talked to him & he has 1 more left, he ask to do as a online order & he'll remove the shipping charge, $209 out the door
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Tucson , AZ | farlz - 2011-09-29 9:31 AM
HMD, I have a question regarding the raked trees you sell. Can you install them without the 2" extensions in order to lower the front of the bike? Or will it change the trail too much?[/QUOTe
You can cut down the inserts on the rake kit.. this will lower the front down around 1.5 , when installing the 21" wheel.On a 21" wheel this will not effect the ride enough to really matter.
On my bike we modified the upper tree, to look like a conventional tree. The holes go all the way through. this allowed me to lower the bike even further. Of Course.... with even plus there is a minus.. you loose alot of your trail. but my bike has always had minimal trail. I now have a 23" wheel on the front of my Vision...we have had to do a little custom work to get it to handle correctly. But we are there now. rides great. Let me know if i can help. |
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Tucson , AZ | charbin - 2011-09-29 9:33 AM
So, it sounds like there is no need for me to wait until yours are available? How do I get that free shipping on the Ness model - I tried ordering on-line, and it shows like $30 for shipping. Also, do you offer a discount code for either vision-rider or VMC members?
Just place the order , then give me a call. I will manually remove the freight. I only have 2 plates left from Ness that offer free shipping. |
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Iron Butt
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, WI | The skid plate makes the bike very stable on the jack. 
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Cruiser
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Tampa, Fl United States | hmd520 - 2011-09-30 9:22 AM
charbin - 2011-09-29 9:33 AM
So, it sounds like there is no need for me to wait until yours are available? How do I get that free shipping on the Ness model - I tried ordering on-line, and it shows like $30 for shipping. Also, do you offer a discount code for either vision-rider or VMC members?
Just place the order , then give me a call. I will manually remove the freight. I only have 2 plates left from Ness that offer free shipping.
Please let me know when you ship mine out
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Cruiser
Posts: 105
| I have a brand new Ness skid plate. Bought an extra one for a buddy, but he ended up selling his bike. $155 + $19 shipping. I take paypal.
Ride safe,
V-rodder |
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Iron Butt
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New York State | Rollin' - 2011-09-30 9:11 AM
The skid plate makes the bike very stable on the jack.
Great picture
This item is a must have for Vision owners |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I bought this plate for HMD520 months ago, it makes lifting the bike easier safer and more stable. I work nights and when coming home at 3am I hit a small animal that I could see maybe an armadillo because it was a hard blow to the bottom of the bike anyway when I got home and inspected the engine/skid plate there was blood on the plate with no damage to the bike. That plate is heavy duty! |
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Cruiser
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| I went to the website listed above... I think the skid plate has been discontinued. the very firstpost of this thread |
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Iron Butt
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Manchester, CT | http://www.hmd520.com/category/Vision---Accessories-25
Vision Case Protector
Vision Motor Protector Plate. When you lower your bike, this is a must . Helps protect the case of the motor from being damaged.
MADE FROM STEEL. POWDERCOATED
SKU Number: HMD-44
Price: $209.00
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Ness Bash Plate
