Chain Guard ?????

[V-Max 2 Busa]

I was just reading another thread about someone needing a chain guard to pass state inspection which reminded me of my past curiosity as to the manufactures intended purpose of the chain guard. I personally would think that it should actually be a "guard" in the unlikely event that a chain breakage occurs that it prevent the broken chain from ripping your leg or face off

. Now I really dont see that little factory piece of plastic doing anything except preventing a little excess oil fling from happening, I don't really see it as any type of guard whatsoever. Anybody else ever think about this? I am a bit more comfortable with mine which is made of steel.

[KRUZIN]

Maybe it has something to do with the passanger..

[showtime]

Maybe to keep clothing or other objects from getting snagged while in motion? That's the best I can come up with.

[Shanling]

Chain Guards are to keep things from getting caught up in the chain.

[V-Max 2 Busa]

Maybe it has something to do with the passanger..

Ya, I just thought of that, to keep rider or passenger from stickin their feet where they dont belong. Still feel better with steel, one less thing to worry about.

[Mr Bogus]

they are required for drag racing tech inspection as well.... open chain and sprocket are an invite to "munching"

[schroetf]

chain guards guard the chain---

[heavybusa]

chain guards guard the chain---

[mikev7]

chain guards guard the chain---

It helps keep the chain safe from attackers. Like that movie the body guard.

[NINJA KILLER]