mrmako777 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 ive been debating on whether or not i want to take the chain guard off my bike. i feel like it would give it a much cleaner appearance and it doesnt really serve much purpose. the only thing its really there for is to keep lube from flinging (use maxima wax so no worries there) on to my undertail and since i always ride solo, im not worried about a passenger putting their foot onto the chain. does anyone else ride without a chain guard and is it truly safe to take it off?ive never seen any motogp guys with one on their bikes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i took mine off and ride with passengers and no problems..i dont know many people who have them on to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 my bike didn't have one on it when i bought it...sometimes i wish it was there to keep chain lube from being flung onto the tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Pull it off.. You will be hard pressed to find a racer with a chain guard unless it is something like a shark fin for crashes.If your still riding street, the well, its up to you.. my streetbike has one on but my track bike does not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 i don't use a chain guard either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochknstrps Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Its there for safety so if you go down you don't get any of your extremities caught in the chain and sprocket. I've a few stories of people losing fingers like that. If you look at the swing arm of professional race bikes they have a toe guard. Its that little shark fin looking thing on the bottom of the swing arm, I think thats a subsitute for the chaing guard. take a look.http://www.motorcycletoystore.com/sport/shop.php/bolts-fasteners/toe-guard/p_154.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Its there for safety so if you go down you don't get any of your extremities caught in the chain and sprocket. I've a few stories of people losing fingers like that. If you look at the swing arm of professional race bikes they have a toe guard. Its that little shark fin looking thing on the bottom of the swing arm, I think thats a subsitute for the chaing guard. take a look.http://www.motorcycletoystore.com/sport/shop.php/bolts-fasteners/toe-guard/p_154.htmlyeah i was thinking about doin the toe guard. seems like a better alternative and its much cheaper than the puig chain guard i was looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I bike didn't come with a hugger and I wanted one because the rear shock was getting very messy from tire/road grime, so I bought the hugger and the chain gaurd comes with it attached.Also how does this "toe gaurd" work if it's way back by the rear spool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I bike didn't come with a hugger and I wanted one because the rear shock was getting very messy from tire/road grime, so I bought the hugger and the chain gaurd comes with it attached.Also how does this "toe gaurd" work if it's way back by the rear spool?wondering that myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 its more for protection from the rear sprocket more so than the chain, hence the reason why its so far back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Dont need them and the chain is easier to access without one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Dont need them and the chain is easier to access without oneAlways looking for the easy way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 When I bought mine it didn't have one. Now I have a hugger that has one. It does help to keep the fling down off the tail and the shock area cleaner.Chain maintenance isn't an issue with it or with out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Always looking for the easy way out. Indeed, especially with the amount of miles I log in a years time. That's alot of chain maintenance:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 yeah, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I have/use mine, but then again I'm not a sortbiker or a racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I have/use mine, but then again I'm not a sortbiker or a racer I noticed that after I hit submit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomato_racing Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I don't run mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Its there for safety so if you go down you don't get any of your extremities caught in the chain and sprocket. I've a few stories of people losing fingers like that. If you look at the swing arm of professional race bikes they have a toe guard. Its that little shark fin looking thing on the bottom of the swing arm, I think thats a subsitute for the chaing guard. take a look.http://www.motorcycletoystore.com/sport/shop.php/bolts-fasteners/toe-guard/p_154.htmlNo. The guard is on top and there's no way to get a foot in there. Sharkfins at the bottom of the swingarm are used by racers to prevent the toes getting into the sprocket. The sprocket is turning counter clockwise and can PULL a toe/foot into it. At the top, it would be pushing away instead...The chain guard for street is a good idea to simply keep the chain lube off the underside of your tail and passenger's feet and your pants.It also is an idea to prevent issue if the chain breaks... Rare situation in street use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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