View Poll Results: What should I do with my battered chainguard that collects a lot of dirt?

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  • Get rid of that old thing and ride without one

    21 42.00%

  • Get rid of that old thing and get a new one

    14 28.00%

  • Don't worry about it, just clean out the crap every few rides

    10 20.00%

  • What is a chain guard?

    5 10.00%
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Thread: Let's settle this once and for all

  1. 08-14-2005, 08:08 PM #1
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    Let's settle this once and for all

    For a year I've been thinking of getting rid of my chain guard (185s).
    It's all beat to crap, the little plug on the top of it is missing, there are small gaps in the bottom of it where the gasket is all wonky, and thus, it collects a WHACK of crap in there.
    I've had a lot of people tell me to NOT leave it off, saying sticks will get in there and knock off my chain.
    I've had a lot of people tell me to get rid of it and all will be well. (And I see tons of machines with no chain guard.)
    I've had a lot of people tell me to lose the old guard and get a new one.
    What say you and thanks for your input.
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  2. 08-14-2005, 08:14 PM #2
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    the factory put it on there for a reason if it was "useless" then why the hell would they put it on there? sticks n junk do get in there, not to mention you have to service your chain alot more, if you get a good guard and seal it add's years to the chain, my 200 i had the chain was still origional and in perfect shape, then a lent it to a guy who wrecked it , beat the hell out ot it got mud and sticks in it, then didnt lube it after a ride and the chain was CRAP when i sold it.
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  3. 08-14-2005, 08:15 PM #3
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    I'm not sure about your model but I know they're real hard to find for the 200x. When you do find them on ebay they go for outrageous amounts of cash. I would keep it on there if I were you. I had one custom made to protect the engine case if I were to throw the chain.
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  4. 08-14-2005, 08:24 PM #4
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    Thanks for the quick and informative replies.

    Yeah, I still have the original chain and it's still in pretty decent shape and yeah I'd like to keep it that way, of course, for as long as I can.

    Also, I never thought of the protection the guard gives if the chain ends up being thrown.

    Great food for thought.

    I suppose I could also take it off and work on it to get back into decent shape, paint 'er up, help the gasket stay in its proper place, etc...
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  5. 08-14-2005, 08:47 PM #5
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    My bad. The stock sprocket cover is made from cast aluminum and would not offer too much protection from a thrown chain. I pondered the thought of getting one but went with a case saver instead.
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  6. 08-14-2005, 08:49 PM #6
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    Keep it! Prevents massive damage in case of a broken chain. My chain broke even with chain guards and destroyed the left side case.
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  7. 08-14-2005, 08:58 PM #7
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    To clarify, I'm talking about the chainguard that runs from the back of the engine to the rear sproket, not the cover over the front sproket.
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  8. 08-14-2005, 09:00 PM #8
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    LOL... Again my bad. Don't know what I was thinking.
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  9. 08-14-2005, 09:24 PM #9
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    Get rid of the chain case. Sport bikes don't need them and really, neither does yours. You just have to step up the chain maintenance a bit.
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  10. 08-14-2005, 11:39 PM #10
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    I was with the rest untill someone posted a pic with there fingeres in a jar. .............................
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  11. 08-15-2005, 12:28 AM #11
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    ^i don`t get it........did i miss the pic somewhere?

    trikes owned:
    1982 ATC 185S
    1983 ATC 185S
    (2) 1984 ATC 185S
    1984 ATC 200M
    (2) 1984 ATC 200S
    (3) 1984 ATC 200X
    made one an auto-x,easy swap
    1985 ATC 250R (stolen!...the bastards!...it was mint!)

    own now:
    1985 ATC 250R (running)
    1986 ATC 250R(parts bike)
    1984 ATC 250r w/ 280cc kit in it(pretty rough-needs TLC)
    1984 ATC 200s (running)
    1982 ATC 185s (running)
    (2)1984 ATC 200s(parts)
    1984 ATC 70 (parts)
    1983 ATC 70(off ebay-running)
    1985 ATC 70 (running)
    198? ATC 70 (running)
    1984 ATC 200x (running)(have made it an auto-x until i rebuild the top end of the X motor)
    1985 ATC 200x roller(gonna make another auto-x)
    Eric
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  12. 08-15-2005, 12:32 AM #12
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    It was in a old post on the same topic once..............
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  13. 08-15-2005, 12:36 AM #13
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    ahhh..ok......me personally, i`ve had quite a few of the old 4 strokers with the chain guard...kept em on a few....took em off a few, including the 185 with the rear suspension kit....and never had a bit of problem running without em....and tore up the trials almost daily on em back then....just had to lube the chain more often was all....but that`s just my opinion,lol


    trikes owned:
    1982 ATC 185S
    1983 ATC 185S
    (2) 1984 ATC 185S
    1984 ATC 200M
    (2) 1984 ATC 200S
    (3) 1984 ATC 200X
    made one an auto-x,easy swap
    1985 ATC 250R (stolen!...the bastards!...it was mint!)

    own now:
    1985 ATC 250R (running)
    1986 ATC 250R(parts bike)
    1984 ATC 250r w/ 280cc kit in it(pretty rough-needs TLC)
    1984 ATC 200s (running)
    1982 ATC 185s (running)
    (2)1984 ATC 200s(parts)
    1984 ATC 70 (parts)
    1983 ATC 70(off ebay-running)
    1985 ATC 70 (running)
    198? ATC 70 (running)
    1984 ATC 200x (running)(have made it an auto-x until i rebuild the top end of the X motor)
    1985 ATC 200x roller(gonna make another auto-x)
    Eric
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  14. 08-15-2005, 12:50 AM #14
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    Found it....................
    http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/s...ht=chain+gaurd
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  15. 08-15-2005, 02:25 AM #15
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    Hey Moderators.... Twice I've deleted my posts on this thread and twice they've magically reappeared. What's up with that?
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