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Message started by JohnBoy on 12/09/09 at 20:13:24

Title: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by JohnBoy on 12/09/09 at 20:13:24

I have always felt that the Savage chain guard was one of the ugliest that I have seen. I notice that many of you remove them. We must have similar views. However, a chain guard does have a place on a bike. I once had a chain snap, and wrap back over the bike with enough force to cut a groove through the gel coat on my helmet.
I found a solution that works for me. I removed the bottom guard, and I removed a bit of metal from the top guard. I used a cutoff wheel in a dremmel and a straight edge.
I used some 320 and 600 wet and dry sandpaper to give it a satin finish and to prep it for paint should I decide to go that way.
Now, what can I do with that Butt Ugly front pulley cover...hummm?
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/SyBqRnuXrmI/AAAAAAAAAfg/l2IExFbgzvE/s576/chainguard.jpg
In the picture you can see the amount of chrome coming off. The stock pulley cover covers the front bolt hole

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by Serowbot on 12/09/09 at 21:05:17

Before I up'n'chucked the entire thing,... I trimmed the end claw off... It always looked like too much to me...

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C08%5C20%5Cbikepics-660884-full.jpg

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by thumperclone on 12/09/09 at 22:47:24

you have a chain guard???

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by JohnBoy on 12/10/09 at 05:09:47

1408150D100512030C0F0E05600 wrote:

you have a chain guard???

I will be when I do the chain conversion :)

Serowbot, I didn't even think about bobbing the rear end! That looks much better...thanks!

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/10/09 at 05:31:51

someone drilled the engine trim, maybe some holes on the guard would look good, too..

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by JohnBoy on 12/10/09 at 18:09:57

Here it is installed:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/SyGoOsSQWCI/AAAAAAAAAgg/r0YFNrioGII/s512/chainguard%20installed.jpg
after seeing the picture that Serowbot posted, I bobbed the end of the chain (belt) guard like he did. I am still leaning toward a textured black paint.

and I need to change that pully cover

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/10/09 at 19:03:59

With the solo seat & all the "clean it up" work, dont the rear pegs really need to go & the hole plugged & painted?

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by Serowbot on 12/10/09 at 19:26:45

Looks nice!... ;)

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by PerrydaSavage on 12/11/09 at 08:08:38

That bobbed belt guard looks sweet!!

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by buttgoat1 on 12/11/09 at 14:01:36

I agree, I like the bobbed look. I think lightening holes would look good too.

It gives me some ideas, like I need any more. I still have a half finished air cleaner cover, aluminun stock bent, just need to get the expanded metal mesh in.
the shame is I havent actually ridden but once in 2 months, busy on weekends, driving kids to school on weekdays.

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by JohnBoy on 12/18/09 at 10:11:15

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/SyvCAdyssbI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/ciuN_VuqEI8/s576/Stock%20pulley%20coverstock.jpg
Stock pulley cover
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/SyvAFLyM9mI/AAAAAAAAAkw/eiKrrAL5Xfw/converted%20pulley%20cover.jpg
I'm thinking about cutting the front pulley cover something like the above. and putting a black stainless mesh behind the cut out areas. I got do do something to try to balance those two slots out. Before I start chopping things up I would welcome your input. There is a lot of talent in this group.

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/18/09 at 10:19:44

Id expect that putting all those holes in it would make it pretty fragile. If you have room inside for a screen, you could open that up & JB weld a piece of Hardware Cloth inside. How were you planning on healing up the slots in the cover so you could drill it all out. Or were you planning on cutting it out & putting screen back there?

I like the look, a lot

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by PerrydaSavage on 12/19/09 at 03:58:03

Wow!! I think that looks pretty darn cool! 8-)

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by buttgoat1 on 12/19/09 at 09:42:45

I agree, it looks great!
I am thinking a circular patter playing off of the drive pulley,
or maybe a scallop pattern, (gonna scallop my fender and tank whne I get the other projects under control.

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by Serowbot on 12/19/09 at 10:32:24

This guy just went for more... kinda' nice...
Must have a machine shop...
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt82/serowbot/LS650.jpg?t=1261247310

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by ruckus430 on 11/06/17 at 23:09:00

I copied your belt guard mod thanks for the inspiration heres some pics.
Also I used a disc cutter I bought from lowes for 5 bux cheap mod that greatly improves the look of my bike!

http://https://s5.postimg.org/hvm4mqjrr/20171103_122942.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

http://https://s5.postimg.org/lrzgipx1j/20171103_123543.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
Heres how it looks in black rustoleum high heat paint with high heat gloss.
http://https://s5.postimg.org/yuv31vknn/20171106_122437.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/yuv31vknn/)

Title: Re: Anyone doing a chain guard mod ?
Post by ohiomoto on 11/07/17 at 06:11:53

Nice work.