What is this for?

[Skygod1]

I’ve asked at my local dealership and they are stumped. Thought someone here might know. What is the small extension on the right side of the frame for?

[treelimb]

I have used it to pick my kdx up and move it out of a rut or when hung up on the side of a hill. I view it as sort of a strap handle that is on the frame.
Easier to grab that area and not accidentally grab the side plastics where the frame almost runs parallel to the plastic.

[SS109]

The use of that "hook" has been debated for years. I look at it as a grab handle like treelimb mentioned. Maybe Jeff Fredette knows?

[KDXGarage]

There was a thread back in 2005 I think with many participants, discussing it. ... lemme search

viewtopic.php?f=77&t=2877

viewtopic.php?f=77&t=12132

[TheYakk220r]

Jig mount for assembly makes the most sense. Ice cream maker is a close second.

[Slick_Nick]

It's a pipe guard. Without it that whole section of exhaust is exposed in a tip over.

I use it as a handle to get the bike on a stand.

[Goat]

It makes great handle!
I had not thought of using it before seeing this thread.

went to grab it and missed at last race. All jacked up on adrenaline and ripped a chunk off front of my side plate.

[rbates9]

Definitely an ice cream maker.

[KDXGarage]

LOOK! IT'S rbates9! Welcome back, stranger. :-)

[rbates9]

LOOK! IT'S rbates9! Welcome back, stranger. :-)

Thanks! I'm glad to see there is still an active community here

[billie_morini]

pipe guard