2stroke4stroke Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 I had no idea fitting the sump guard should be so trying. I don't remember it being a problem on my old TY. Why should it be so difficult? Shouldn't the frame and guard line up properly.? On your TY the guard had two tubes between it and the motor so did not have the opportunity to get very bent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishtwinspring Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 + the ty would need a v tidy rider to hit the rocks as hard as a raw novice can on a modern bike be it mont or whatever! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiechris Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I tried the H and D and found it much softer than the stock OEM plate. Threw it in the trash after getting tired of constantly having to straighten it. Next I tried the Mitani. This was a good plate, that had the proper hardening. It held up nicely. I recommend Mitani, or stock. Wow, if the H and D plate is softer than the OEM one then I'm in trouble. The original plate is thin and soft like cheese. I press mine back out using a hydraulic press every couple of weeks. It fits back on fine after doing that but I'm desperately looking for a replacement. I will check out the Mitani one. Thanks. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I think I will be checking out a Mitani one based on this thread as well. By the way, is the Mitani a bit longer to help protect the linkage a bit or the same as stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.lucas Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 DDM sells a carbon one for 145eu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 The Mitani is longer and thicker. My mate just had a nice one off Munch at M Sport. Italian make I think but looked a quality piece of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishtwinspring Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 The H&D is definitely stronger than stock,where I practise the stock 1 needs straightening every 2wks, H&D lasts at least a mnth 5wks. Cant comment on MITANI but nothing wrong with a H&D imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I never had any issue's with a H&D bashplate, far superior to the original and I think they are a little longer as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial bike Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks for the help all. H&D it will be. They are out of stock at the moment though. Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks for the help all. H&D it will be. They are out of stock at the moment though. Doh! Try Costa Special Parts Italy, Got mine from MSport top notch stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 The Mitani is longer and thicker. My mate just had a nice one off Munch at M Sport. Italian make I think but looked a quality piece of kit Try Costa Special Parts Italy, Got mine from MSport top notch stuff That's the one - looked nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial bike Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hi all, I now have a Mitani plate, (I was going for the H&D after feeling the quality of it last time and the reviews on here, but they are out of stock). The Mitani is a good quality plate, nicely finished. I don't think it is as heavy as the H&D, from memory, but it fits better. The front of the H&D plate was about 10mm too far forward of the frame, which is why I returned it and asked my original question, plus the rear holes didn't line up too well. This Mitani fits straight up. My question now... What do you use to fix the rubber pads onto the metal plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsawyer Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 ... My question now... What do you use to fix the rubber pads onto the metal plate? I use automotive weatherstrip adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishtwinspring Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 contact adhesive works well as long as everythings clean & dry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial bike Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) That weather strip adhesive looks expensive! I have some Evo Stick somewhere, I think I'll try that then. Thanks both. Edited April 1, 2016 by trial bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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