How do I mount the chain gaurd?

Rachtak · #1 (**permalink**) 11-28-2009, 05:18 PM

I cant really think of a way to mount my chaingaurd without getting in the way of the chain. Can anyone shed some light on my situation?:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/socmo/chain.jpg

bairdco · #2 (**permalink**) 11-28-2009, 05:28 PM

i mounted mine in the trash. it doesn't fit on my bike, wouldn't look good if it did, and i figure it's one more piece that could fall off.

my pant legs don't come near the chain, so i'm not too worried about it.

i know this doesn't help you at all, but i just like giving my opinion on stuff.

**Norman** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-28-2009, 05:32 PM

there is a small tab on the front of the chain guard it attaches to the one long bolt on the clutch lever
cover where the long screws sticks out use a washer,lock washer, and 10mm nut.
the other end of the chain guard might need to be trimmed with tin snips or use a dremel cut off wheel to get it to fit. You will need to drill a hole for the back mount in the chain guard. there should be a strap with the engine kit that you can bend around the rear frame of the bike to strap the rear part of the chain guard. You will want to do the strap first getting to the shape you like then using the strap that is now shaped into a U shaped clamp line up the rear chain guard and drill a 1/4" dia hole using the strap as a guide for the hole. you will then put a bolt through the strap and chain guard use a washer and lock washer under the nut on the bolt.
this guard had to have some of the guard trimmed off the back end to fit.

Creative Engineering · #4 (**permalink**) 11-28-2009, 05:57 PM

I usually mount mine in the trash too!

I've only had 2 installs over the past year and a half that the chain guard actually fit well. If it doesn't fit right...it's just one more thing to cause trouble!

Normans description of "how-to-do-it" is correct. But don't fight it...if it won't go...pitch it.

Jim

freewheeling frank · #5 (**permalink**) 11-28-2009, 06:20 PM

i put mine in the trash also. i never disagree with norman gut the vibes just eat these things up and they break, kinda like fenders on a cranbrook the tabs are just too weak

DonnnN · #6 (**permalink**) 11-29-2009, 03:41 AM

Mine's in the trash too.. i dont need it my legs never touch the chain.. and i've been riding over 6 months without one problem..

**BarelyAWake** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-29-2009, 03:59 AM

I actually fit mine into my build... and the tab broke within 500 miles.

I really don't think it necessary and it's noisy as heck anyway - it's not in the trash, but it's also not on my bike

DonnnN · #8 (**permalink**) 11-29-2009, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarelyAWake

I actually fit mine into my build... and the tab broke within 500 miles.

I really don't think it necessary and it's noisy as heck anyway - it's not in the trash, but it's also not on my bike

O_o Where is it then? lol

**BarelyAWake** · #9 (**permalink**) 11-29-2009, 04:58 AM

Mounted on the wall as a reminder of doofus things to not attempt again?

Actually - it's just sittin' in a pile of scrap bits... I might be a bit of a hopeless packrat

bairdco · #10 (**permalink**) 11-29-2009, 05:08 AM

funny, i thought after my post there'd be a bunch of replies about how great it was to have a chain guard. guess i'm not the only one who thinks it's a piece of garbage.

i wonder how much i'd save on shipping if they threw away the sprocket and related parts, chainguard, throttle tube and grips, masterlink, chain tensioner, hardware, sparkplug wire and boot, exhaust brackets, tank, clutch lever...

seriously, the way my builds are planned and going now, all i need is the motor, carb, pipe, throttle cable, chain and cdi. soon, i probably won't even need the carb and exhaust...