Abstract: To better protect motorcycles and other vehicles, such as two-wheeled vehicles, from damage due to tipping or falling, a strategically placed skid plate can be utilized. The skid plat can be positioned relative to low level positions of the vehicles, such as near pipes, footrests, saddlebags, or the like. The skid plates will provide a layer of protection to mitigate the components of the vehicle from excess damage, including paint chipping, denting, cracking, or the like. The skid plates can also be used to mitigate or even prevent the vehicles from fully tipping on their side, which mitigates even more damage to the vehicle.

Abstract: A springer front end assembly for a motorcycle is provided. The assembly is generally universal in that it can be incorporated with substantially any make and/or model of a motorcycle to replace the front end suspension of the motorcycle with a springer front end suspension. Few to no modifications are made to the motorcycle. A spring retainer is added to the components of the front end of a motorcycle, and springs or other resilient members are included to provide the suspension for the springer front end. A method of replacement is also included, wherein the existing front end of a motorcycle is replaced with a springer assembly.

Abstract: A springer front end assembly for a motorcycle is provided. The assembly is generally universal in that it can be incorporated with substantially any make and/or model of a motorcycle to replace the front end suspension of the motorcycle with a springer front end suspension. Few to no modifications are made to the motorcycle. A spring retainer is added to the components of the front end of a motorcycle, and springs or other resilient members are included to provide the suspension for the springer front end. A method of replacement is also included, wherein the existing front end of a motorcycle is replaced with a springer assembly.