Upper chain guard on dual sport.

lego1970 · 09-12-2010, 08:32 PM

Has anybody ran a dual sport or any other type of motorcycle without the top chain guard that's normaly mounted on the swingarm? If so did you come across any problems? Aside from that, all the other guards and guides are on there. I can't think of any reason why it would hurt, but thought I'd ask to see if anybody has had some experience with this.

I don't have any bags on the bike right now so I don't have to worry about straps or anything like that and I don't care if chain lube gets slung off and on my leg since chainsaws throw oil on me all the time.

One of the bolts came off my chain guard and the other one was extremely loose. Anyway I bought some new bolts and stripped both with a little 1/4" rachet.... 8O . I'm kinda used to working on semi's, chainsaws, and other things that you can get pretty rough with so I guess I forget how little it takes to overtighten aluminum threads........both times :oops: I'm gonna re tap them so I can put the gaurd back on, but it's getting kinda late and I probably won't mess with it until next week, yet I still plan on riding the bike this week. Thanks.

Wild_Alaskan · 09-12-2010, 09:00 PM

i haven't had mine for over a year, the bike ate it and i didn't want to replace it

BrianW · 09-12-2010, 10:43 PM

I never installed mine on my bike. I haven't had one bit of trouble, either, on or off road.

lego1970 · 09-12-2010, 11:36 PM

Ok, thanks for the responses. That's kinda what I was thinking, but figured I'd get a second opinion. Thanks, again.

Weldangrind · 09-13-2010, 01:58 AM

The best reason I can come up with for a chain guard on a DS is passenger safety. Dirt bikes and motocross bikes never have 'em.

lego1970 · 09-13-2010, 01:35 PM

Thanks Weldangrind,
That was pretty much my thinking as well.

FastDoc · 09-13-2010, 01:58 PM

It fell off my Lifanoid and no issues. I removed it from my XR250L years ago no problems.

frostbite · 09-13-2010, 02:11 PM

I've been running my KLX without one for 2 years - no issues except its easier to clean the chain.

lego1970 · 09-14-2010, 02:03 AM

Thanks FastDoc and Frostbite.

FastDoc · 09-14-2010, 11:28 AM

Just make sure your shoelace is tied! 8O

lego1970 · 09-14-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Just make sure your shoelace is tied! 8O

That's why I only wear flip flops :wink:

I can remember as a kid getting my shoelaces caught around the front sproket of my bicycle. 8O It was especially scary on the bikes where you had to pedal backwards to brake. Good times......

Thanks again FastDoc.

09-12-2010, 08:32 PM	#1
lego1970 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States Posts: 505	Upper chain guard on dual sport. Has anybody ran a dual sport or any other type of motorcycle without the top chain guard that's normaly mounted on the swingarm? If so did you come across any problems? Aside from that, all the other guards and guides are on there. I can't think of any reason why it would hurt, but thought I'd ask to see if anybody has had some experience with this. I don't have any bags on the bike right now so I don't have to worry about straps or anything like that and I don't care if chain lube gets slung off and on my leg since chainsaws throw oil on me all the time. One of the bolts came off my chain guard and the other one was extremely loose. Anyway I bought some new bolts and stripped both with a little 1/4" rachet.... 8O . I'm kinda used to working on semi's, chainsaws, and other things that you can get pretty rough with so I guess I forget how little it takes to overtighten aluminum threads........both times :oops: I'm gonna re tap them so I can put the gaurd back on, but it's getting kinda late and I probably won't mess with it until next week, yet I still plan on riding the bike this week. Thanks.
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09-12-2010, 09:00 PM	#2
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	i haven't had mine for over a year, the bike ate it and i didn't want to replace it __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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09-13-2010, 01:58 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The best reason I can come up with for a chain guard on a DS is passenger safety. Dirt bikes and motocross bikes never have 'em. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-13-2010, 01:58 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It fell off my Lifanoid and no issues. I removed it from my XR250L years ago no problems. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-13-2010, 02:11 PM	#8
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	I've been running my KLX without one for 2 years - no issues except its easier to clean the chain. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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09-12-2010, 10:43 PM	#3
BrianW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wheeling, WV native currently living In Natchitoches, LA Posts: 297	I never installed mine on my bike. I haven't had one bit of trouble, either, on or off road.
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09-12-2010, 11:36 PM	#4
lego1970 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States Posts: 505	Ok, thanks for the responses. That's kinda what I was thinking, but figured I'd get a second opinion. Thanks, again.
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09-13-2010, 01:35 PM	#6
lego1970 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States Posts: 505	Thanks Weldangrind, That was pretty much my thinking as well.
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09-14-2010, 02:03 AM	#9
lego1970 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States Posts: 505	Thanks FastDoc and Frostbite.
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09-14-2010, 11:28 AM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Just make sure your shoelace is tied! 8O __________________ Happy to serve.
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