{"product_id":"skid-plate-husqvarna-xc-500","title":"Husqvarna XC 500 Ricochet Skid Plate","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHusqvarna XC 500 Skid Plate (1984–1988)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe XC 500 was built to dominate. Long-travel suspension, serious power, and the kind of Swedish engineering that made Husqvarna a legend. If you've got one of these machines, you know what it's capable of — and you know it deserves real protection underneath. This skid plate shields your undercarriage from rocks, roots, and all the gnarly terrain you throw at it. Bolt it straight on. No drilling, no tapping, no headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull skid plate with clear anodized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat-treated Chrome-Moly clamps that mount without drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll bolts and hardware to get you rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is built from 5052-H32 aircraft-grade aluminum — the same stuff serious riders trust. Sits at 0.160\" thick, which gives you solid protection without overdoing it. The clear anodized finish comes standard and keeps the metal looking good while protecting it from the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose heat-treated Chrome-Moly clamps do the heavy lifting. They grip your frame without any drilling or tapping, so you're looking at a straightforward bolt-on job. Once it's on, it stays put — no rattle, no fuss, and you can pull it off whenever you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Powder Coat Option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant it blacked out instead of the standard clear finish? Add $30 for a tough black powder coat. Just know that if you go this route, tack on an extra 1 to 2 weeks for shipping while we get that done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProudly made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU 205\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits 1984–1988 Husqvarna XC 500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkipsSkidPlates is an authorized Ricochet dealer offering free shipping to the lower 48 states, same or next day shipping on in-stock orders, and a price match guarantee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this fits your machine?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"sms:+18006984970\" style=\"display:inline-block; background-color:#00BADB; color:#ffffff; padding:8px 18px; border-radius:4px; text-decoration:none; font-weight:bold; margin-top:6px;\"\u003e📱 Text Us at 800-698-4970\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-size:small;\"\u003eWe'll confirm fitment before you order — we typically respond within minutes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ricochet Off-Road","offers":[{"title":"Natural","offer_id":51866424607010,"sku":"205","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":51866424639778,"sku":"205-BLK","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/8088\/files\/husqvarna-xc-500-ricochet-skid-plate-motor-cycle-plates-skipsskidplates-860.jpg?v=1782438164","url":"https:\/\/www.skipsskidplates.com\/products\/skid-plate-husqvarna-xc-500","provider":"SkipsSkidPlates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}