I had the same problem. It was the front mounting plate, they get them made somewhere else and mine was folded wrong, maybe someone has mixed some of the faulty batch with the real batch?

I wouldn't get all hung up on protecting the water pump, unless you plan to be alone in the middle of nowhere. I just don't get why people spend $$$$$ to protect a fairly cheap part. Belive me, when i say we rode some very rough stiff in portugal and the otr plate is great, it take alot of punishment and provides ample protection.

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