I wouldnt worry so much about getting in it. Theres still a guard on the front & getting in the rear would about require being in a wreck, but that could happen & it certainly would be a nasty event.( read on the for the emotionally driven contradiction) The real immediate problem would be a piece of gravel getting on top of the belt & being pushed thru the belt when it gets to the rear pulley. Mine did that, but Im not certain it happened after I took it off. I have put it back, tho. I just feel better with it on there. I like the naked look, but it bugs me, the belt being so "out there" & even knowing I would have to do something really goofy to get in it, I am somewhat uneasy, so, for the sake of the belts safety & mine, I put it back.

You know, a guy could put some kind of barrier, deflector on the lower swing arm back close to the rear Pinch Point.

Fine lookin' bike Simon! See you have the Wingerline highway bar/engine guard? If not too much trouble, would it be possible for you to do a couple of sketches of it, with measurements ... and post up in Tech Section? That'd be good for the Fabricators here on the Forums!
Thanx!

Simon:  I know you just started your mods but as of now the bike is looking good!  Looking forward to your final project, keep us posted with pics, we like that.  

"I like the look with the belt guard off... A little concerned about getting "caught up" in it... But I'm sure with time I'll be more cautious. Anyone have any tips here? "

Don't ride barefoot, and don't wear bell bottoms!

Many years ago my Honda superhawk threw a chain. I had the stock chain guard mounted correctly. The force on the chain caused it to whip back over the top of my helmet and cut a track through the gel coat. I still can't understand how it happened...but it did. So, did the guard help?