Noble Dave Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hey peps have this big foot guard fitted to bike to prevent meself touching chain with me boot as pants always tucked into em anyway if not wearing leathers, is this big plastic monstrosity required or not, as motogp riders etc dont have em and they push bike alot harder then I ever will.Bloody ugly and didnt put a nice chain on to have it hidden haha. A. Will it pass MoTB. If not required worth removing? C. Only protection from it is stop pants going i to chain as wont do squat if chain breaks?D. Will my toe guard cover all aspects the plastic thing does? E. Chain flick shouldnt be bad as usuall spray off on the gears not straight? Seen afew around without and been contemplating it meself, wondering if anyone here does it? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 GP rider may push harder but their chains don't do 10 -15k with the potential to snap as easy which that guard will help stop the chain taking your leg off You could buy a rear hugger with built in chain guard which will look miles better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 My bike failed mot for not having a chain guard. It's not a requirement apparently but if the bike is supposed to have one fitted as standard and the bolt holes are there it needs to be on.I also was told to remove my rear foot pegs as I had taken the pillion seat off.Maybe I just had a jobsworth tester!! Seemed a sound enough guy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 yea I have heard that before about the pillion pegs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Here you go , stick one of these on it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble Dave Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Fastbob, Damn thats nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 that looks good for 40 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 There's probably a better looking aftermarket one about somewhere. But really, I would be inclined to stick with a chain guard for the safety aspect. You'd never forgive yourself if you had a chain break on you and cause a serious injury for basically leaving off something that no one ever takes any notice of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble Dave Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Aye is true, that guard is a flimsy piece of plastic mind considering the chain can punch through the engine case. All good fun riding a motorbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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