[grizrapwolv]

Aluminum to reinforce steel, interesting........

If you want less weight you would get the aluminum not run both.

 

[Timmi]

Oh I see thanks!

 

[Test Master]

Unfortunately it appears that the aluminum skid plate bolts to the steel plate and closes all the maintenance openings in the steel skid plate so you don't get to select the aluminum you get steel always and aluminum in addition.

 

[Rockit401]

If you want to slide over rocks you don't want aluminum anyway. It is like a rock magnet. Steel or plastic is better.

 

[grizrapwolv]

It doesn't say it bolts to the steel skids it mite. It would be dumb but ya never know. It does have two holes left open I assume for oil changes. Its $500 for the aluminum skid plate I perfer steel on a utv or 4x4 but like the aluminum skid plates on sport quads for the weight savings. I am sure the after market will come out with skids aluminum and plastic fairly soon.
https://www.yamahapartsandaccessori...et?b=Side+X+Side&d=2&f=2016|246&dealernumber=

Unfortunately it appears that the aluminum skid plate bolts to the steel plate and closes all the maintenance openings in the steel skid plate so you don't get to select the aluminum you get steel always and aluminum in addition.

 

[Test Master]

The steel plates are welded in. Have you ever seen a welded in plate or component from a manufacturer that gets removed for an aftermarket or accessory? Usually things get welded on or in because they are considered part of the structure and not intended to be removed. I suspect it may be the same here. No on line orders, you can purchase through a dealer only.

 

[Timmi]

I don't have a problem with the steel plate at all. Yamaha has thought the Wolverine out to do exactly what it's intended for.

 

[gip]

how is cleaning? Whenver I drop my skids they all full of rocks mud, leaves, pebbles and twigs, thus nice to drop them occasionally and clean, This is only draw back I dislike with r-spec, hows cleaning going

 

[Deeyoh]

Easy to clean out. I usually just spray it out from inside the console area. If I really want, I just remove the side panels. There are plenty of holes that drain out.