Pics of Skinz Protective Gear on Dragon 800

thefullmonte · Jan 15, 2008

First the float plate. The pics aren't the best, I do appoligize. I will take more when I have time. You can see with the Polaris A-arm guards this creates a large surface area. The Skinz plate does overlap the A-arm guards a few inches.

Onto the new seat cover. Nice gripper material with well thought out patterning. I was extemely happy with this. You will also notice I added wire looms around the wires. Really cleaned things up around the bars.

Some added storage and a new rear bumper. This is the same one they have for the Fusion and bolts right up. Gives more area to get your hands in. The windshield bag is big enough for a trail map, camera or maybe an extra set of gloves. Use your imagination. The rear bag is bigger than last years model. You can stuff plenty of food and survival gear/ equipment in here. Last years model does actually fit under the seat, but you loose just a little space and convinience. The new model would also allow you to still use the Polaris underseat bag if you felt so inclined. The rear rack is perfect size and attaches with the T-slots.

This is the first off the line UltraQ silencer (the quiet version). Sounds piped, but not obnoxious. Fit and finish is perfect. Drops about 7lbs. Quality workmanship. Check their website for soundclips. http://www.skinzprotectivegear.com/ They also make a SuperQ which is slightly louder.

thefullmonte · Jan 15, 2008

Due to photo limitations I had to make this a 2 part. The saga continues.....
I also had them ceramic coat my full exhaust. Take note that I helped my sparkplug wires escape the trap they were in as well as rerouted the throttle cable to remove the bends. I applied wire loom around that as well.

This is taken from the engine compartment looking up. Please check that your brake line isn't rubbing against the the aluminum braket. I applied wire loom to this as well. When I changed my gears (19/42), I noticed the pull rope was rubbing on a coolant hose so I loosened the clamp and shifted it slightly. Applied some foil tape. If you add a SLP torque stop. This will also help keep the hoses out of the way.

And lastly, for those of you curious about the headlight seal......Sorry I didn't take a more step by step. Photo one shows how far away the seal was. Get a wire wheel for your dremel to remove the old seal and some goo be gone or contact cleaner for any remaining residue. I went to Ace harware and purchased some closed cell foam weather strip and reapplied it directly next to the edge. You will see the countours in the headlight bezel where this should go. You will see how nice it now looks from the front. The side seal needs to go up the one screw shaft to seal properly, not how pic 2 shows it. That was my mistake. Sorry I didn't take any pics of the airbox shelf it needs some attention as well. I heard rumor that is may now be a recall so no worries. Keep your fingers crossed.

If you are looking to jazz up your sled some, take a look at the Skinz products. I'm very happy with everything. Professional craftsmanship and top notch people.
I'm tired, have a great night. Let me know if you have any questions. I will also try to get some pics soon of the complete sled. She's a knockout.

SAWYER · Jan 16, 2008

Looks good

POLZIN · Jan 16, 2008

That float plate is sweet that and the tcp bumper ( bulletprooof ) this should fit an 06 900 I would assume ? I will be calling them today for mine.thanks for posting these pics Monte.

Snowman 2001 · Jan 16, 2008

Thanks for the pics. I like the float plate.

thefullmonte · Jan 16, 2008

No problem guys. The float plate is of the best design I've ever seen. You can always tell the quality of a product by the people designing and builing it. The people at Skinz are definite enthusiasts so they know what needs improving and how to improve it.
I will hopefully be doing some sealevel testing of the Heelclickers this weekend. The secondary is getting 3 delrin washers and a 160-280 spring. I will keep everyone posted of the complete setup.

410Fortune · Jan 16, 2008

those are some awesome products! The float plate would sure cover up the front screen which allows powder to clog up in front of my SLP airbox. It also looks like it would block the airflow to the front of my airbox, which may not be so good. I guess it could be drilled out a bit or spaced away from the stock plastics??

Do you have any pictures of the float plate where it meets just below the factory bumper (looking down from above)?

Thanks, my sled is an 05 900 RMK not dragon

Kootenay-Stomper · Jan 16, 2008

looks good,i like the seat cover and float plate

Supplicate · Jan 16, 2008

Just an FYI, the A Arm guards are worthless. They just pack tons of snow up in the shock. I just haven't gotten around to taking them off mine.

thefullmonte · Jan 16, 2008

Yeah, I figured those A-arm guards would do that. I'll try almost anything once. I will try to get a pic of the float plate by the bumper looking down. 410fortune, give me a day or so.

PooSlinger · Jan 16, 2008

does the float plate add some rigidity to the front bumper?

coyoteman · Jan 16, 2008

the a-arm guards are a joke. they do load up with snow. one of mine ripped off after the first contact with a small rock.

sleddin pete · Jan 16, 2008

Super Sweet Looking D8

Float plate and seat look awesome,also like that sweet rear bumper.Gonna have to checkout the Skinz website

shuter · Jan 16, 2008

So this "float plate" . . .

Would take the place of the Polaris "skid plate", right?

Sorry, I'm new at this stuff

see ya

thefullmonte · Jan 16, 2008

Yeah, you wouldn't run the Polaris skid plate with the Skinz float plate. Unfortunately, they were unable to come up with a way to strengthen the front bumper. I know they really wanted to do something with it. There just wasn't a feesable way to attach to it.

shuter · Jan 18, 2008

Questions?

'Monte,

on the rear bag, I have the Polaris close-off shovel bag all the way to the rear, and the Polaris underseat bag. Looks like the Skinz bag will fit between them?

Also, which bag did you order: their "universal" bag, or one specific to the D800?

Thanks

thefullmonte · Jan 18, 2008

The bag is a Dragon specific rear bag. I will try to get the part # for you as well as a price. I can't say for sure, but I agree that it looks like the Skinz bag should fit between the 2.

shuter · Jan 18, 2008

Thanks, you don't need to get the part # . . .

I'm gonna call them monday anyway. I just didn't see a "dragon bag" on their site. I'm definitely gonna get that, the seat cover, float plate, and "handle bar holder" . . . so I can put the float plate on

Is the float plate riveted on?

Also, what do you think of their shock protectors to cover up the Walker Evans?

Thanks

thefullmonte · Jan 18, 2008

The float plate is rivited on. I haven't tried their shock covers so can't give you and opinion on them. I'm sure the quality is as good as the rest of their products. Anyone over there will be more than happy to answer your questions.

Bagger · Jan 18, 2008

Sweet setup. Gotta get that plate. Here's to ya! :beer;

Bagger

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