What kind of alloy? That doesn't mean anything. Aluminum is an alloy too, and can be very rigid or very soft, depending on what it is alloyed with. I believe that the KLX frame is different from the KLR frame. The clamps used on the Moose use the frame for mounting, whereas the stock mounting tabs are welded to the frame, and the weld could shear under impact, whereas it is unlikely for the clamps to shear and break, especially since any upward impact from a rock will be transmitted directly to the bike's frame members, and not the mounting hardware.> I saw a really rugged looking skid plate in the Dennis Kirk catalog > made by DG-Baja. They only make one for the KLX650 not the KLR but > it sure looked like it would fit. It appeared to have even more side > case and water pump protection than the Moose. It is also made of > alloy and shouldnt bend as much as the alluminum. Does anyone know > if the frame and stock hole patterns are the same from KLR to KLX. > Will this bolt on without any interference problems? I called DG and > they didn't know. >
Bronze is made with brass in the alloy, and actually is generally harder than brass. Don't believe me? How many brass propellers have you heard of for boats? Bronze is very common for propellers, which is an application were you need exceptional rigidity. Brass is copper alloyed with zinc. Bronze is copper alloyed with zinc, aluminum, silicon, and nickel. Jeff P.S. I really like my Moose bash plate, even if it is "only" an aluminum alloy. I highly recommend it.> I have already heard the arguments for clamps rather than bolts to > the stock mounts because a hard strike can snap the mounting bolts > but > I used to solve that problem on my trials bikes in the 70s (Ossa, > Penton, yes I'm a geezer) by using bronze hardware available at any > boat shop. The bronze will not only bend rather than break, but it > will staighten out when removed without screwing up your threads. > Brass will work to but bronze is softer and better. >
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