Templar 250 skid plate

Fast_Freddy · 02-12-2023, 09:07 PM

I found a skid plate that fits the base Templar pretty well all things considered. Unfortunately they sent me blue when I ordered black so I need to exchange it but since I had it I tested the fitment and it ain't bad. The included mounting bracket works and it looks pretty good on the bike. There is a hole in the back that lines up with a frame crosstube and can be attached with a zip tie. The base Templar frame gets much wider at the foot pegs so it will fit better if I heat up the plate and flatten it a little or cut away a bit in that area.

I was considering making one from a HDPE cutting board but this is a lot less work. I wish I had a heat gun but maybe I can use a propane torch instead. Let me know what you think about the fitment.

The skid plate is Cycra SKU: 1CYC-6206-12 and fits 2010-2013 Yamaha YZ450F.

Huck369 · 02-13-2023, 07:15 AM

I made one for mine out of 1/8" Aluminum, added some to the sides in front of the shifter/brake pedal, to add a little more protection.....don't have any pics, but will try to get some

GypsyR · 02-13-2023, 10:11 AM

I like it. I never thought of a plastic one for some reason. Definitely need a color swap there though.

Deckard_Cain · 02-13-2023, 10:13 AM

I used the Cycra plate for an 05-19 YZ250.. it fits well except it needs some foam or delrin spacers in front to be able to tighten up.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0725FJRFR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fast_Freddy · 02-15-2023, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck369

I made one for mine out of 1/8" Aluminum, added some to the sides in front of the shifter/brake pedal, to add a little more protection.....don't have any pics, but will try to get some

Nice. I'd like to see what it looks like when you get a chance. Learning to TIG is on my list of things to learn someday.

Fast_Freddy · 02-15-2023, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GypsyR

I like it. I never thought of a plastic one for some reason. Definitely need a color swap there though.

If I had left the oem graphics on the blue might have worked but definitely not with the monochromatic black/orange theme. I ordered a black one today.

Fast_Freddy · 02-15-2023, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Deckard_Cain

I used the Cycra plate for an 05-19 YZ250.. it fits well except it needs some foam or delrin spacers in front to be able to tighten up.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0725FJRFR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Base Templar or X/M? Got any pics?

Huck369 · 02-15-2023, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast_Freddy

Nice. I'd like to see what it looks like when you get a chance. Learning to TIG is on my list of things to learn someday.

Only pic I have on my pc, doesn't really show it.....will try to get a better pic

Fast_Freddy · 02-15-2023, 11:22 PM

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Only pic I have on my pc, doesn't really show it.....will try to get a better pic

Thanks! I zoomed way in and got a pretty good look. I'd be happy with that.

Fast_Freddy · 02-18-2023, 08:57 PM

My new black skid plate is done. I had little success bending it with heat so I ended up cutting it instead. It fits pretty well with the included mounting bracket and a zip tie at the rear. It's not the best skid plate ever but it's a helluva lot better than no skid plate. I added a hole so I can change the oil without removing the skid plate. Cost: $65

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Old-dude · 02-18-2023, 09:57 PM

Have you ridden with the new plastic skid plate? The stock plate on a templar X sounds like a bad hail storm on some loose gravel. Be nice to quiet that down a bit.

Also think it would fit over the stock plate? Nothing like double protection.

Fast_Freddy · 02-19-2023, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Old-dude

Have you ridden with the new plastic skid plate? The stock plate on a templar X sounds like a bad hail storm on some loose gravel. Be nice to quiet that down a bit.

Also think it would fit over the stock plate? Nothing like double protection.

I haven't ridden it yet but will report back on it later. Have you considered attaching some noise cancelling material to the stock skid plate? It might help. I don't know how well this skid plate might fit the Templar X/M frame. My base Templar frame is quite different.

Edit: Rode a little today and can't tell the skid plate is even there. None of that metal skid plate resonance and reflected sound waves.

02-12-2023, 09:07 PM	#1
Fast_Freddy Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Pennsyltuckey Posts: 291	Templar 250 skid plate I found a skid plate that fits the base Templar pretty well all things considered. Unfortunately they sent me blue when I ordered black so I need to exchange it but since I had it I tested the fitment and it ain't bad. The included mounting bracket works and it looks pretty good on the bike. There is a hole in the back that lines up with a frame crosstube and can be attached with a zip tie. The base Templar frame gets much wider at the foot pegs so it will fit better if I heat up the plate and flatten it a little or cut away a bit in that area. I was considering making one from a HDPE cutting board but this is a lot less work. I wish I had a heat gun but maybe I can use a propane torch instead. Let me know what you think about the fitment. The skid plate is Cycra SKU: 1CYC-6206-12 and fits 2010-2013 Yamaha YZ450F. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 22 Templar 250 Last edited by Fast_Freddy; 02-13-2023 at 01:37 AM. Reason: added photos
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02-13-2023, 07:15 AM	#2
Huck369 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 684	I made one for mine out of 1/8" Aluminum, added some to the sides in front of the shifter/brake pedal, to add a little more protection.....don't have any pics, but will try to get some __________________ Huck 2013 Honda NC700X 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone 2016 AJP PR4 2022 Templar X 250 2021 Sondors Metacycle AMA Life Member
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02-18-2023, 08:57 PM	#10
Fast_Freddy Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Pennsyltuckey Posts: 291	My new black skid plate is done. I had little success bending it with heat so I ended up cutting it instead. It fits pretty well with the included mounting bracket and a zip tie at the rear. It's not the best skid plate ever but it's a helluva lot better than no skid plate. I added a hole so I can change the oil without removing the skid plate. Cost: $65 __________________ 22 Templar 250 Last edited by Fast_Freddy; 02-18-2023 at 09:37 PM.
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02-18-2023, 09:57 PM	#11
Old-dude Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 8	Have you ridden with the new plastic skid plate? The stock plate on a templar X sounds like a bad hail storm on some loose gravel. Be nice to quiet that down a bit. Also think it would fit over the stock plate? Nothing like double protection. __________________ 1985 HD FLT 1995 HD FXD 2000 Honda RC51 2022 Xpro Storm 125 - (grandson) 2023 Xpro Templar X
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02-13-2023, 10:11 AM	#3
GypsyR Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 263	I like it. I never thought of a plastic one for some reason. Definitely need a color swap there though.
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02-13-2023, 10:13 AM	#4
Deckard_Cain Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 397	I used the Cycra plate for an 05-19 YZ250.. it fits well except it needs some foam or delrin spacers in front to be able to tighten up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0725FJRFR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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