Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Skid Plate: The Oil-Pan Tab Trap and the Ideal Plate
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SKU: MACH-4842-BLK
The Machina skid plate for the Kove 800X covers the underside of the engine, from the sump to the lower frame rails. It shields the oil filter, sump and exhaust routing from rocks, ruts and grounding on broken roads, where a single hit can crack a casing and end a ride.
The plate is carbon steel and bolts to the 800X's existing mounting points under the frame.
| Bike | Years | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Kove 800X | 2023–2025 | Direct bolt-on |
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Be the first to share your experience!It is made for the Kove 800X from 2023 to 2025. If you have other aftermarket parts fitted nearby, or you're not sure of your model year, send Machina a photo on WhatsApp before ordering and we'll confirm fitment.
Carbon steel. Steel is tough and can often be straightened after an impact instead of cracking.
It bolts to the Kove 800X's mounting points under the engine with basic hand tools. Fit all bolts loosely first, line the plate up, then tighten evenly. Any mechanic can fit it if you'd rather not do it yourself.
Yes. Tall speed breakers, potholes, flying stones and broken ghat roads are exactly what a skid plate is for. It keeps the sump and lower engine of your Kove 800X safe from hits that could crack a casing and leave you stranded far from a service centre.
Check drain-plug and filter access when you first fit the plate. If access is tight on your model, the plate comes off with its mounting bolts in a few minutes for servicing.
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