XL 1200 Ride Plate

[Bababeemer]

I just took out my 2000 XL1200 for its first outing and found the ski very unstable at 30mph. I suspect that it is from the V shaped ride plate. Has anyone tried a flat aftermarket rideplate on this machine?
Thanks

[dtd696]

Re: XL 1200 Ride Plate

I believe sponsons have more affect on stability than the ride plate. There was a recall on the 99 XL1200 LTD sponsons. I replaced mine with Riva's and greatly improved the low speed stability. With the stock sponsons, at lower speeds, the ski was all over the place.

Just a thought.:emoticoni

[Bababeemer]

Re: XL 1200 Ride Plate

That is just what I am experiencing!

I'll check out the Riva Rideplate.
Thanks!

[K6jet]

Re: XL 1200 Ride Plate

he said riva sponsons, not a rideplate.

[Bababeemer]

Re: XL 1200 Ride Plate

Right, I was still thinking about rideplates but the Sponsons are on order.

Thanks;)