Skid plate install

[super1c]

Looked everywhere but no luck. Can I tip the sidewinder on it right (exhaust) side like my viper to install skid plate? Proper handlebar on bucket so it was more at a 45. Or I can just lift rear high enough to do it also. Best method?

 

[DMCTurbo]

Looked everywhere but no luck. Can I tip the sidewinder on it right (exhaust) side like my viper to install skid plate? Proper handlebar on bucket so it was more at a 45. Or I can just lift rear high enough to do it also. Best method?

Your ok to lay it over on its side.

 

[Kuzzy]

I use milk crates under the skiis, works well for changing oil as well

 

[sab2022]

How do you get it physically on its side? floor jack? I would think a chain fall/hoist/engine hoist is best?

 

[Kuzzy]

How do you get it physically on its side? floor jack? I would think a chain fall/hoist/engine hoist is best?

I just put 1 foot on the running board, grab the middle handlebar loop and pull them over. It's easier than you think

 

[stgdz]

At what point will oil leave the tank if you deleted the valve?

 

[THEPASMAN]

Upside down

 

[Snody]

No issues with laying the sled on its side to install skid plate. As stated above, I often use VP race gas cans to get my sled higher up in the air to work under it/change oil. Things that aren't easy on the lift a sled lift or the electric rafter hoist.

 

[super1c]

Thx guys skid plate installed. Wasn’t bad just typical of posts I read. Holes didn’t really line up with rivets to drill out. Followed directions to the t and plate screws provided were to small diameter for holes, had to go wider screws. Bellypan nuts and bolts were pretty easy. I thought exhaust side was easier then viper. Overall pretty happy!