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BranNwebster · 06-24-2008, 04:03 AM

I have a question about the chain protector.

I was looking at mine yesterday and was wondering about how long do these things last? They are plastic? Does the chain actually ride on it or is it more of a just in case (keep your chain properly adjusted and you should never have a problem)?

steveindenmark · 06-24-2008, 09:03 AM

Mine is like new and its a 2006 bike with 13000km on it. I dont think the chain actually touches it. It is there as a guide to keep your fingers out I think.

Steve

**Doorag** · 06-24-2008, 09:44 AM

I know the chain rides on mine on my off-road bike, but I haven't paid too much attention to the Fazer's. They will wear out eventually, but it can take a long time.

BranNwebster · 06-24-2008, 11:04 AM

I talked to a guy at work who's had bikes for a long time, he said that they last for the life of the bike usually.

Thanks

Scott64a · 07-01-2008, 04:22 PM

Yeah, your chain doesn't actually ride on it, but it's there to keep the metal chain off the metal frame.

Good question though.

Scorphonic · 07-01-2008, 04:43 PM

My chain rides on it, my last bike was the exact same. No matter how well you keep your chain adjusted it will ride on it.

jrf · 07-01-2008, 07:40 PM

+1 mine also rides on mine.

**opds9091** · 07-03-2008, 05:16 PM

i really didn't like the color or surface look so i went and had it painted the same color of my bike. The stock look just didn't do it for me. NOW i think it looks better.

bluenova · 07-04-2008, 02:33 AM

It shouldn't ride on it while accelerating, but it would while decelerating.

06-24-2008, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
steveindenmark Older Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denmark Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,039 Rep Power: 14 Member #1326	Re: Chain protector Mine is like new and its a 2006 bike with 13000km on it. I dont think the chain actually touches it. It is there as a guide to keep your fingers out I think. Steve

06-24-2008, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 25 Member #1338	Re: Chain protector I know the chain rides on mine on my off-road bike, but I haven't paid too much attention to the Fazer's. They will wear out eventually, but it can take a long time. __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

06-24-2008, 11:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
BranNwebster The UNO Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Webster Texas Bike: 07 Fz6 Posts: 448 Rep Power: 8 Member #2405	Re: Chain protector I talked to a guy at work who's had bikes for a long time, he said that they last for the life of the bike usually. Thanks __________________ If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments.

07-01-2008, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scott64a Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Bike: '07 FZ6 Posts: 147 Rep Power: 4 Member #3096	Re: Chain protector Yeah, your chain doesn't actually ride on it, but it's there to keep the metal chain off the metal frame. Good question though. __________________ My riding resume: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/65603-post56.html

07-01-2008, 04:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scorphonic No Man is an Ireland. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Republic Of Ireland Bike: 2007 RED FZ6 S2 Posts: 552 Rep Power: 12 Member #352	Re: Chain protector My chain rides on it, my last bike was the exact same. No matter how well you keep your chain adjusted it will ride on it. __________________ British officer: You're seven minutes late, Mr. Collins. Michael Collins: You've kept us waiting 700 years. You can have your seven minutes. Mods to date: K&N filter, Oxford Heated Grips, Puig Touring Windscreen, Dual Headlights, Meta Alarm....em...soon to have Two Brothers (once money isn't an issue!!)...o and i suppose a PCIII will be required.

07-01-2008, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
jrf Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE KY Bike: 05 FZ6 Posts: 145 Rep Power: 4 Member #2473	Re: Chain protector +1 mine also rides on mine.

07-04-2008, 02:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
bluenova FZSIXer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium Bike: FZ6 S2 '07 Naked - Blue Posts: 264 Rep Power: 7 Member #594	Re: Chain protector It shouldn't ride on it while accelerating, but it would while decelerating.

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