GritShift Heavy Hitter Skid Plate for Talaria Sting (V1 & V2)
The motor sits at the very bottom of the frame, right where rocks, roots and logs hit, and most stock and aftermarket skid plates are a thin plate on a weak rail. The Heavy Hitter skid plate has 7075-T6 billet side supports and a replaceable 10mm bash plate tested to withstand over 6,000 lb of force, plus an extended tail for protection from side-on strikes. It was proven at the 2022 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout hard enduro.
Lifetime warranty on the side rails: if they ever bend, GritShift replaces them free. (Bash plates aren't covered; replacements are available.)
✅ BIKE FITMENT
- Talaria Sting MX3
- Talaria Sting MX4
- Talaria Sting MX5
V2 also works with the XTA-60 motor.
Features
- 7075-T6 billet aluminum side supports
- 10mm bash plate tested to over 6,000 lb of force, replaceable in minutes
- Extended tail section for protection from perpendicular strikes
- Ventilation slats keep the motor cool
- Each section removes easily for maintenance
Install: use blue thread locker on all hardware and torque the mounting bolts to 2.6 Nm (1.92 ft-lb / 23 in-lb). That's barely hand-tight, but with thread locker it holds securely and stays removable.
V1
Best for: Talaria Sting MX3 / MX4 / MX5 with the stock motor.
What's Included: V1 skid plate in your color, with mounting hardware
V2
Best for: Talaria Sting MX3 / MX4 / MX5, including bikes running the XTA-60 motor.
What's Included: V2 skid plate in your color, with mounting hardware
Colors: Black, Silver, Red, Blue, Purple, Gold
FAQ
Q: V1 or V2?
A: Both fit the Sting MX3, MX4 and MX5. Choose V2 if you run the XTA-60 motor.
Q: How strong is it?
A: The 10mm bash plate is tested to over 6,000 lb of force.
Q: Is there a warranty?
A: Yes. GritShift replaces the side rails free if they ever bend. Bash plates aren't covered, but replacements are available.
Q: What's the torque spec?
A: 2.6 Nm (23 in-lb) with blue thread locker.
Q: Can I replace just the bash plate?
A: Yes. It swaps out in minutes.