Skidplate for lifan 125?

[powerwagon77]

Hey guys i figured since i just dropped a pretty penny on this motor i mineaswell spend a few dollars to protect it (skidplate). I was wondering if anyone knew of a skidplate that would fit this motor, if you know of one please include a link! Thank you!

 

[my67xr]

Here's a few, it isn't electric start is it?
There are a couple here that suit them too
pit bike bash plate | eBay

 

[powerwagon77]

Thanks for the link man, I think im gonna go with that first red one, gonna do some measurments for a sure fit because i hate returning the wrong stuff. & yeah its not electric start, im not that classy.

 

[my67xr]

Can get them cheaper too - Engine Guard Plate Sump Engine Protector FOR CRF KLX Yamaha PIT PRO Dirt Bike QL | eBay

 

[powerwagon77]

Ok i just got it in the mail! Unfortunitly it did not come with mounting bolts, any idea where i can find them? Possibly TBolt?

 

[my67xr]

Wallmart, or at any motorbike shop etc
They are M6 x 1mm, you'll have to measure how deep the hole's in the cylinder are for the length

 

[powerwagon77]

How would you recommend measuring them?

 

[my67xr]

Really ?

Sit the plate on, then use a thin screwdriver or tooth pick into the hole and let it bottom out in the end of the hole.
Mark the tooth pick or screwdriver with a texta/marker outside of the bash plate
Pull it out and measure it against a ruler.
Then check the other side need's the same length.


You could also use the bottom end of a vernier caliper
Open it up, and slide the pin end of the caliper into the bash plate/hole, then slowly close the jaw's of the caliper till it touch's the bash plate.
Pull the caliper away from the engine and read the measurement on the rule.

Then buy a couple of bolt's 5mm shorter than the measurements.