Light Speed Carbon
Precise, Durable, Strong, Lightweight, and looks more factory than any other protection parts on the market.
My previous purchase of an Acerbis skid plate was less expensive than the Light Speed products, but I quickly found out why as the mounting bolts didn’t line up correctly and was a cause for unnecessary headaches every time I did an oil change. Perhaps it was a one-off issue with the product I received, but it was enough of a headache that I decided to reach out to Light Speed.
WHY?
As mentioned in other articles, I always like to consider WHY I am purchasing something in the first place. What problem am I trying to solve or prevent? In this case, it is pretty straightforward. I am preventing any issues from rocks or debris hitting the underside of my frame or engine as well as protecting my brake rotor as well as protecting me from my brake rotor!
FINDING THE RIGHT PRODUCT
Fast-flying rocks or high-force impacts can cause a lot of damage. In this case an ounce of prevention is defintely worth a pound or cure! I was motivated to find a product I could trust and was precision-designed to do it’s job.
After my poor experience with Acerbis, I reached out to LightSpeed. After a thorough conversation with Willie at LightSpeed I was convinced that he wasn’t just in the business of selling aftermarket parts, he was in the business of making the BEST aftermarket parts possible. I was inspired by his passion for the sport, his attention to detail, and his willingness to help me find the right products for my needs.
Originally, I was going to just get the skid plate, but Willie gave me some insights that led me to purchase the front rotor guard as well. He said that in all the years he has ran a front rotor guard he has never had a fork seal issue. Usually fork seal issues are on the left fork seal and are generally caused by dirt and debris being flipped up by rotor or reflecting off the rotor and brake. I don’t like dealing with fork seal issues so I figured it was worth a try.
APPLICATION
Upon receipt of my LightSpeed purchase, I was excited to immediately install them. When you spend a premium on products your expectations increase exponentially. I am happy to say that LightSpeed didn’t disappoint. My expectations were exceeded as the fit was perfect!
The skid plate and rotor guard have performed flawlessly. No cracks, great protection, and they give my bike an awesome factory look. Additionally, just as Willie said, in the 12 months that I have been running the front rotor guard I haven’t had any fork seal issues. I will definitely be running a front rotor guard on my bikes from here on out!
FINAL THOUGHTS
Before this purchase, I had always purchased other brands, but after this purchase, it will be difficult to choose any other brand but LightSpeed. If you can’t find what you are looking for online or at your local shop, be sure to give LightSpeed a call and they will help you out!
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