DL1000 Skid Plate, V-Strom 650 Skid Plate, Skid Plate, Vstrom Skid Plate, DL650XT

The venerable V-Strom 650 is a very capable adventure mount, but one look at the front of the engine and you can see why a quality skid plate is such an important addition. Right out there in the open just waiting to be dented or punctured by a mischievous rock or branch are the oil filter, exhaust and starter with the engine cases not far behind.

Our Happy Trails Products skid plate is designed specifically to fit the V-Strom's. We use adventure proven 3/16 inch aluminum to provide critical protection for all key components at the front, sides, and of course bottom of the motor. All of our HTP skid plates are CNC cut, bent, and hand-welded at our factory in Boise, Idaho, before applying black powder coat.

Features:

3/16" aluminum plate which is 100% welded for maximum strength, not riveted together like some competitors
Designed to help protect all the critical areas of the oil system, engine, and exhaust
Strategically placed vent holes for air flow to the oil cooler and lower engine while maintaining strength and protection
Four mounting points for secure attachment. (2 frame, 2 crash bars)
Black Hammertone powder coat finish is standard.
Skid Plate and center-stand are compatible.

Fitment Note: Our skid plate requires the use of either OEM or our crash bars/engine guards for the front mount points.

Mount Kit Compatibility Note: Select MK1 for Happy Trails Nerf Bars, GIVI TN532 crash guards, and AltRider crash bars. Select MK2 for the DL650XT Adventure Model with OEM engine guards and Select MK3 for SW-Motech engine guards. ** If your SW Motech crash bar has the center clamp you need the MK-3 mount kit. If you have the bolt together type, you will need the MK-2 mount kit. **

Included: Skid plate if selected. Hardware kit contains front and rear mount brackets, all necessary nuts and bolts, and installation instructions

Weight: 8.5 lbs.
Dimensions: Skid Plate: 19.5"L x 15"W x 9.5"H

All Happy Trails products are crafted in Idaho

         INSTRUCTIONS ALT | HTP | GIVI - HTP7-5-88-MK1
         INSTRUCTIONS ADV | OEM - HTP7-5-88-MK2
         INSTRUCTIONS SWM - HTP7-5-88-MK3

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Just want to verify, I have a 2018 DL650XT and want to purchase your skid plate with HTP-7-5-88-MK1 mount and HTP-7-5-5.1 crash bars. Will this work on my model year? Also, I have the factory center stand. Thanks

Question by: Bob Zullo on 2019-02-04 23:05:00

That is correct. All of those parts work together. No issue with the center stand

Answer by: Tim on 2019-02-04 18:05:00
Fit on mY 2009 DL650 V-Strom ?

Question by: Dany lemay on 2018-12-14 22:18:00

Yes the Skid Plate will fit on your 2009.

Fitment Note: Our skid plate requires the use of either OEM or our crash bars/engine guards for the front mount points.

Answer by: Tim on 2018-12-14 17:18:00
Will this work with the happy trails centerstand ?

Question by: Craig Buller on 2018-11-16 23:46:00

Yes the skid plate and centerstand work together.

Answer by: Tim on 2018-11-16 18:46:00
Regarding the highway pegs that can be ordered with this skid plate, are they the fixed or the universal? I have the OEM bars the universals wouldn't fit

Question by: Carlos Ortega on 2018-11-03 00:39:00

The Highway Pegs offered with the Skid Palte are HT0-0-4 are the fixed Pegs.

Dimensions: The bar is 17" long, then a 1" per side joint/hinge, and the total length with pegs extended is 26".

There are 2 sets of holes that are predrilled in the tube; 2.5" cc & 4" cc (+ or -)

Answer by: Tim on 2018-11-02 20:39:00
I'm planning on getting the SW-MOTECH engine guardsBut while I'm waiting to order it when I have the money.Will I still be able to install this skidplate thank you for your assistance

Question by: Rayne Martin on 2018-08-07 19:24:00

You need the Engine Guard for the front mount. We can sell you a package deal for the Happy Trails Engine Gurd, Mount Kit and Skid Plate for $400.00

Answer by: Tim on 2018-08-07 15:24:00
Can the skid plate be installed without engine guards.

Question by: Rayne Martin on 2018-08-06 19:33:00

The Engine Guards are the front support so they are a must.

Answer by: Tim on 2018-08-06 15:33:00
Will this work with the SW Motech engine guards?

Question by: Justin on 2018-07-03 00:27:00

Yes they will, there is aoption to choose what mount kit you need.

Answer by: Tim on 2018-07-02 20:27:00
Happy Trails V-Strom Skid Plate DL650 AllSKU: HTP7-5-88-XXIs it possible to purchase only the rear mount and hardware? I purchased this several years back and after punishing it repeatedly (with a rather big last blow) the back left side of the mount cracked off. Thanks

Question by: Kane Wagner on 2018-06-19 00:53:00

Yes you can, give me a call @ 800-444-8770

Answer by: Tim on 2018-06-18 20:53:00
Will these fit a 2017 v strom with Givi TN3101 crash bars?

Question by: Sean on 2018-01-22 21:22:00

Yes, the MK-1 is the mount that will be needed.

Answer by: Tim on 2018-01-22 16:22:00
I have Hepco & Becker engine guards installed on a 2007 DL650. Which mount hardware should I choose?

Question by: Hector on 2017-10-16 22:33:00

MK-2 HTP7-5-88-MK2 mounting kit is the correct one for your crash bars. Please see this link to the instructions with pictures.

Answer by: Tim on 2017-10-16 18:33:00
Does the skid plate need to be removed ENTIRELY in order to change the oil?Here's why I ask: The skid plate is attached at two points: (1) the OEM crash bar and (2) the rear mount plate. If the bolts that secure the skid plate to the rear mount plate are removed, it looks like the skid plate can be rotated away from the bottom of the engine in order to grant access for an oil change.

Question by: Marcus on 2017-10-06 01:08:00

That should work just fine.

Answer by: Tim on 2017-10-05 21:08:00
My crash bars are Hepco-Becker. Which mount set will work with this skid plate?The cross bar section is 3/4" or 7/8".

Question by: Gene Randall on 2017-10-06 00:50:00

Not for sure on this. We can figure out something. Give Tim a call 800-444-8770 x106

Answer by: Tim on 2017-10-05 20:50:00
I havea 2006 VStrom 650 with Hepco-Becker Crash-bars. Do you have a mounting kit that will work with this setup?

Question by: Steve Sargent on 2017-10-05 23:42:00

We don't list one, if you send a picture of the engine guard to [email protected] I will check it out.

Answer by: Tim on 2017-10-05 19:42:00
Is there a mounting kit that will work with Puig crash bars?

Question by: Wade on 2017-05-01 16:05:00

I could send you multiple options if you want to work with us on getting this figured out.

Please respond to

[email protected]

Answer by: Tim on 2017-05-01 12:05:00
Does the hardware come with the plate for the 2006 dl 650 model?

Question by: Danny Sindall on 2017-03-24 20:19:00

There are option boxes for the choices of the mounting hardware on the page.

There are three different mount kits depending on the engine gurds you have.

Answer by: Tim on 2017-03-24 16:19:00
I have a 2014 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 ABS with OEM engine guards. Do I need one of the mount kits? I'm not totally sure, but the website seems to indicate that the mount kits are needed only for the DL650XT.

Question by: Mark Percy on 2017-03-06 21:41:00

When you click here "Select or Purchace mount hardware" it will indicate the hardware you need.

Answer by: Tim on 2017-03-06 16:41:00
Does the skid plate have to be removed to do an oil change?

Question by: Robert on 2017-02-20 21:24:00

Yes you will need to remove the skid plate for an oil change.

Answer by: Tim on 2017-02-20 16:24:00
Will these fit Kappa engine guards?(The cheaper Givi from tour and ride.com)

Question by: Jake on 2017-01-03 06:22:00

There should not be any issues, use the (more expensive) Givi Kit.

Answer by: Tim on 2017-01-03 01:22:00
Will this skid plate work with the factory center stand? I have the 2015 v-strom XT adventure with factory engine guard and I have installed the Suzuki center stand.HTP7-5-88-MK2_DL650_

Question by: Charles Parrish on 2016-05-16 22:02:00

Yes it will work on that model, the frame is the same.

Answer by: Tim on 2016-05-16 18:02:00
I have Hepco & Becker crash bars on my 07 DL650A. Which mounting kit would be needed or do you even have this option? Thank you.

Question by: Shane Fincher on 2016-04-12 03:37:00

The height of the bar and the diameter are the keys. Can you take some pictures of the bar and measure the diameter?

Please reply to [email protected]

I can follow up better that way

My extension is 106 800-444-8770

Thanks Tim

Answer by: Tim on 2016-04-11 23:37:00
How well does this skid plate mount to the DL1000 compared to the DL650? Rider Magazine had some concerns about fitment on the DL1000 and was curious how it fit on the DL650.

Question by: Zach on 2016-01-26 03:57:00

The Happy Trails Skid Plate fits excellently on the DL650. The skid plate used in the Rider article was intended for the DL650, not the DL1000. We did have a slight fitment issue when we first released the product, but has since been resolved. We have had no known fitment issues since the correction in 2014.

Answer by: Tim on 2016-01-25 22:57:00

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