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Old 02-16-2012, 09:21 PM
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This is a new product that should help protect the rear linkage as well as help riders cross over logs and rocks. The photos are of the prototype so the finish is not what the end product will look like. We plan to anodize the side plates red and engrave the Scorpion logo after. We will also be offering a lowering link version that will lower the bike 3/4" at the rear axle. Hope you like it. This product is designed for the 2012.
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Old 02-16-2012, 10:01 PM
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I could see where a "well placed" rock can do some damage to the shock clevis. Problem solved with your skid plate!

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Old 02-16-2012, 11:12 PM
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No disrespect to the product, but I have always ridden linkage bikes and a lot of rocks and I have never seen more than a few scratches on the linkage. Not sure if the 2012 linkage is more exposed though.

I know it is always something the orange brigade harp on about when defending their suspension, but has anyone experienced any major rock damage to their linkage?
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Old 02-16-2012, 11:55 PM
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Yes the 2012 ( and nambo and cervantes) linkage is quite a bit lower.i will be one of the first customers
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Old 02-17-2012, 12:29 AM
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swazi_matt no disrespect taken. However it's not just about your linkage taking damage. I have heard with the KTM the rear link has hooked on a rocks stopping the bike dead sending the rider over the bars. The GasGas link does not hang down as much but it does hang down 1 1/2" below the bottom of our 3/16" HD Skid Plate. I think it has the potential to do the same as the KTM (sending a rider over the bars) and this is why we have invested the time and money into developing the product. Time will tell if it was worth it for us or not.
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Old 02-17-2012, 12:48 AM
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It looks well thought out. Nice product.
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Old 02-17-2012, 03:50 AM
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Does the guard replace the link arms?
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Old 02-17-2012, 04:01 AM
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How much Steve?????
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Hi Steve.

I think it's a very good idea. Do you plan to have a distributor in Europe (Portugal) ? Is it also available for the 11' models ?
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Old 02-17-2012, 05:50 AM
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I like the product,, I can see the need.. I have caught my linkage on rocks I have gone over/cased tying to cross them like logs. But then again.. I also ripped the back 1/2 of my airbox off climbing a big ledge on my 97 250 when the shock mud guard caught between the tire and rock face.. I'm also assuming when you said it would lower 3/4 at the rear axle you meant rear of the bike to axle.. as they look rather tall now..
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