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removing chain guard?

larry belli

larry belli

Husqvarna
A Class
A friend removed the chain guard on his Honda & got a red CNC counter sprocket guard that looks pretty cool. Does anyone make that for an sm610? Is it a bad idea to ride with the chain guard off? He races and wears boots so he wouldn't get his pant leg caught in the chain.

Thx
 
I got told off by the police for removing mine. Reckoned if the chain snapped it'd take my leg off. I didn't point out it was only a piece of flimsy plastic and it wouldn't make much difference. Yes officer. Ok officer. Thank you. Looks much better off but gotta keep it on as the only need the smallest of excuses over here :(
 
MotAd said:
I got told off by the police for removing mine. Reckoned if the chain snapped it'd take my leg off. I didn't point out it was only a piece of flimsy plastic and it wouldn't make much difference. Yes officer. Ok officer. Thank you. Looks much better off but gotta keep it on as the only need the smallest of excuses over here :(
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The police where I live are very tolerant of bikers. I would worry more about a snapped chain locking up the rear wheel, which could be a real nightmare!

I see you ride a Daytona 675. I have a Street Triple 675. Great engineering from your side of the pond!
 
ha ha! thanks! great bikes huh? simply awesome engines. it really doesn't seem lacking compared to the torque of the husky. it turns into an absolute animal at 9000rpm +! have just finished a ride around europe on it and she didn't miss a beat. including the nordschleife nürburgring!
 
Been mildly curious about this as well. The plastic guard does seem flimsy, and my rearward mounting point is almost totally broken, so I've thought about removing it and leaving it off. I've not heard of any instances where something really bad was attributable to it missing, but perhaps someone here will chime in with concrete considerations.
 
Took mine off on the TE 5k miles ago along with that useless plastic over the counter sprocket. 7602 makes a good case guard to replace that. I always wear full MX boots so not very worried about the chain catching me. I also got rid of that POS stock chain!
 
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it's a much cleaner look too!
 
MotAd said:
ha ha! thanks! great bikes huh? simply awesome engines. it really doesn't seem lacking compared to the torque of the husky. it turns into an absolute animal at 9000rpm +! have just finished a ride around europe on it and she didn't miss a beat. including the nordschleife nürburgring!
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Great bike for sure. 9,000 rpm is devastating:)
1lunger said:
Took mine off on the TE 5k miles ago along with that useless plastic over the counter sprocket. 7602 makes a good case guard to replace that. I always wear full MX boots so not very worried about the chain catching me. I also got rid of that POS stock chain!
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Where did you get the red counter sprocket guard? That's what I'm looking for..
 
The chain guard is to keep dirty lube bits from flying all over. That's it. How many of you ran chain guards on their woods bikes????
If you don't mind a little fling it will run fine without it.
 
yeah...that chain guard is just for keeping grime and lube from flying around...I took mine off and looks so much better.
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Yep, I took mine off too, I like the way it looks a lot better....less government compliant :D
Question though, what can I use to plug the two threaded holes the guard leaves behind?
 
tool46n2 said:
Yeah they are...why?
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I have the same ones on my 610. Thought they looked similar..They do look good. I think they went out of business. I'm looking for a pair for my Triumph, but no luck. Driven makes them too, but the puck is held on with a screw. They look
flimsy.
 
Muddy Waters said:
Yep, I took mine off too, I like the way it looks a lot better....less government compliant :D
Question though, what can I use to plug the two threaded holes the guard leaves behind?
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A buttonhead ss allen or torx cap screw will work and look good. Or paint one to match.
I was thinking I hadn't taken mine off but my pix shows I did. LOL. Can't remember which bike I did what to. :busted:
 
larry belli said:
I have the same ones on my 610. Thought they looked similar..They do look good. I think they went out of business. I'm looking for a pair for my Triumph, but no luck. Driven makes them too, but the puck is held on with a screw. They look
flimsy.
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yeah...others have tried looking recently and seems they are not being produced...I was lucky...I got mine in June.
 
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