Every rock you drive over on a Maverick R gets a vote on what happens to the underside of your machine. Most of the time the frame and stock plastic win. Sometimes they don’t, and that is a long, slow ride home.
The Can-Am Maverick R Full Skid Plate from SuperATV, available at Wild Boar ATV Parts, puts a full layer of armor under the machine so those hits slide off instead of tearing something up.
Front-to-back coverage
This is a full skid plate, which means protection runs the length of the Maverick R instead of covering only the middle. That matters on a long-travel machine that gets driven hard. When you come off a ledge or drop into a wash at speed, the front, middle and rear of the chassis can all touch down. Covering it end to end protects the frame, the drivetrain and the components hanging underneath.
Built from 1/2-inch ARMW
SuperATV makes this plate from 1/2-inch thick ARMW, its proprietary skid plate material, and describes it as resistant to abrasion, breaking and bending. That combination matters, because a skid plate that dents or tears after one hard hit has to be replaced, while one that shrugs off scrapes keeps doing its job season after season. The plate also uses SuperATV’s patented interlocking design, so the sections tie together as one protective surface.
Smooth bottom, easy cleanup
A couple of small details make a big difference in daily use:
- Bolts fit flush with the plate, so there are no heads sticking down to catch on rocks.
- Drain ports let water and mud wash out instead of sitting trapped against the chassis.
- Installation is described as trouble-free, so this is a reasonable job for a home garage.
Those drain ports deserve a mention. Any skid plate can collect mud above it, and packed mud holds moisture against the frame. Being able to hose it out after a ride helps keep the underside clean.
Fitment and a final check
This skid plate is built for the Can-Am Maverick R. Confirm your model before ordering, and check whether you run any other underbody accessories that could interfere. If you have questions about fit, call the Wild Boar team at 850-912-4350 and we will help you sort it out.
