My new JH600

[Pfaelzer]

HI,

time for another update on the recent modifications done up in Yongkang. The guys completely developed the new skid-plate from scratch.

Making a paper gauge first:



Welding and bending work:



The raw part. Some more welding and final anodizing still needs to be done:



Finally completed at the bike including a plate on the main stand. All of this should prevent damage and also help the bike to slide over off-road obstacles such as wood or rocks:



The engine protection helped me for sure already during my ride back to Fuzhou when pushing the bike over a land-slide. Things got a bit rough and the marks can be seen on following pictures:






Summary: The new skid-plate really looks good adventure style. It works too, definitely protects the engine. Two points, which I will think a bit more about.

Aluminum quality: The repair of the dented plate was rather easy. Some work with the plastic hammer - all done. This makes me think if there are stronger, automotive grade of aluminum sheet materials available in China like for example a 5083 or 5086 type.

Mounting: The parts are "hard-bolted" to frame and center-stand. For ideal protection the plates should be rubber-mounted so that they can give a little way when stressed. It also can help on vibration problems - which I can't find on this assembly here.

So long. One more good news: The new wheels are at my place in Germany and ready for shipment. Bad news, due to the volcanic ashes over Germany, no air traffic is possible, which means, delay again.

AW.

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