{"product_id":"bdcw-ultimate-skid-plate-version-3-for-the-bmw-r1300gs-gsa","title":"BDCW - ULTIMATE Skid Plate Version 3 for the BMW R1300GS\/GSA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qBrCPLMWyDU?si=uQph2SwrNdlL85k4\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe NEW Version 3 \u003cem\u003eULTIMATE Skid Plates\u003c\/em\u003e for the new \u003cem\u003eBMW R1300GS and R1300GSA - see video overview listed with our photos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will update these fitment lists once more aftermarket crash bars are released. If you have questions please email us.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBDCW ULTIMATE Skid Plates:\u003cbr\u003eWhy Experts Love Them (and Everyone Else Needs Them)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBDCW’s ULTIMATE Skid Plates \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003econtinue to be the top choice for expert riders, proving its worth in the most rigorous conditions and terrain worldwide. Think you don’t need this much protection? Think again. It’s while learning to master big bike skills, both on- pavement and off-road, that carnage happens. Rocks get kicked up, bikes get dropped or hung up, curbs get in the way, and scrapes and spills are just part of the learning curve. And our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eULTIMATE Skid Plate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to take all of that abuse—and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  FITMENT  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis skid plate fits the \u003cstrong\u003eBMW R1300GS (2024+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  and the BMW R1300GSA (2025+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with BMW OEM, Touratech or Outback Motortek Lower Crash Bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eOthers brands not yet tested. Email us for details\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  DESIGN NOTES  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeveraging our \u003cstrong\u003e19 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of designing skid plates, we have developed what we expect to be the \u003cstrong\u003emost rugged design available\u003c\/strong\u003e on the market, while being \u003cstrong\u003eeasily installed\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to remove for maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are hoping that our fellow riders realize that a skid plate is \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonly as good as its foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Many skid plates looks similar and may even provide coverage, but without a solid foundation the skid plate may fail and damage the bike, which is why we utilize the most solid mounting point available on each model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, we have developed a new two piece mount that ties into multiple points at the front and rear of the bike as well as the frame to provide the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eULTIMATE FOUNDATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e for the skid plate. We have also incorporated a thick \"shok blok\" to help \u003cstrong\u003eabsorb and disburse the energy \u003c\/strong\u003efrom any large impacts. All this is done in such a way to provide the \u003cstrong\u003eULTIMATE\u003c\/strong\u003e protection for the motor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have also \u003cstrong\u003emaximized ground clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e and streamlined the design to fit with the lines of the bike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother important design requirement is that it must be easily removable for maintenance. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust 4 identical bolts to remove the skid plate from the mounting system. For this model especially, leaving the skid plate on the bike for oil and filter changes is just not an option as it will create a HUGE mess and create the risk of getting oil on your rear tire which as obviously very hazardous.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e one of our competitors is making a false claim that they have developed the \"first and only energy absorption system\" - we have been using rubber shok bloks for 12 YEARS to help absorb and disperse the energy from big impacts. In addition, unlike that same competitor, we do not attach the skid plate DIRECTLY to the engine in the front. 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Other designs leave these completely exposed which can lead to a very expensive repair (the header pipes alone are $1,700 + labor).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique TWO piece mounting system\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur unique two piece mounting system ties the anchor points at the front and rear of the bike as well as the frame in the rear, providing a tremendous amount of strength to the skid plate. You won't find a stronger foundation for mounting a skid plate to this model. In addition, we have gussets on both bracket, not seen on other designs, to add lateral strength to the bracket. The mounting system stays in place for regular maintenance and provides plenty of easy access to the drain holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Mounted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAttaches to the frame at the rear of the plate. Saves your engine case from potential damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore heft—3\/16-inch (4.76mm) of 5052 Aluminum \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou get what you pay for. And we found the optimal material to protect, perform, and last. In fact, it may very well outlive your bike. The grade of aluminum we selected is designed to ABSORB impacts, not transfer the force to the mounting points on the bike while not adding a tremendous amount of weight to the bike. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Bottom for Clearing Obstacles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo holes to snag on rocks or branches or to let debris into the skid plate. This plate glides on its own—right up over most obstacles without exposed bolts, rubber sliders or rivets to catch or break off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodates Stock Center Stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEliminates the need for an extra center stand bash plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique “Shok-Blok” Protection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe continue to utilize thick rubber “Shok-Blok” between the skid plate and engine case to help disburse the energy from large impacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage of the Catalytic Converter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe skid plate extends rearward to prevent any direct impacts to the catalytic converter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Change Artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe skid plate removes from our mounting system with just \u003cstrong\u003e4 bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e for oil changes! 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