SuzukiSavage.com - Print Page

SuzukiSavage.com
/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl
General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Stone Guard ?
/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1588582989

Message started by Hiko on 05/04/20 at 02:03:09

Title: Stone Guard ?
Post by Hiko on 05/04/20 at 02:03:09

Some of my riding is done on gravel roads and plan to do a lot more
The front of the crank case and the front frame is showing the effects of this. I plan to make a stone guard of stainless steel mesh that I have to cover just these areas.

I have done a test on airflow with a fan and airspeed indicator and I find that this mesh reduces the airspeed by 50%
As the fins higher up will still be exposed to all the air that is available I think that this should not be too much of a problem.
Comments on this would be welcome I am not keen on a mudflap on the front fender as it would have to be large to do what I want

Title: Re: Stone Guard ?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/04/20 at 05:56:26

Have a look at Serowbots mud guard on the fender. YOu might get the protection youre after and maintain better airflow.

How is your belt doing? We've seen reports of gravel flying up on it, getting on the belt and caught by the pulley., poking holes in the belt..
Some shielding there might be a good plan

Title: Re: Stone Guard ?
Post by Hiko on 05/05/20 at 02:42:23

I have had stones go through the belt no real damage though as yet
The worst is the freshly tarred ones I just dont ride over them
Thinking about some sort of guard for it

I might have to extend the front guard I really did not want to drill it.

Title: Re: Stone Guard ?
Post by SpamyToo on 05/05/20 at 17:07:07

I dont think the skid plate will affect the cooling too much. Used these on dirtbikes for forever, water cooled or air cooled and never had a problem. Most just attach to the bottom frame rails and I bet you could find one that works for the LS650 if you didnt want to fab it yourself.

https://www.google.com/search?q=dirtbike+skid+plate&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS729US729&sxsrf=ALeKk00xC1vBIEQR_p3CVBMuI053DISW3w:1588723493165&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjT-tKb-J3pAhVhIDQIHSgND6gQ_AUoAnoECA0QBA&biw=1372&bih=748

Title: Re: Stone Guard ?
Post by Hiko on 05/06/20 at 20:06:58

Thanks spamy
I was leaning back that way Compared to those my effort will be lighter and let much more air through I hope to do some back country touring some time in the future The bike is not really suited to it with that wide belt but needs must. The stone guard up front will only be a temporary fixture I am thinking. Covering the belt would be much more difficult especially with my wide tyre which I love as it has softened the ride a lot