Chain Guide Wear

backinthesaddleagain · September 23rd, 2009, 07:30 PM

At 7500 miles I took a good luck at the chain guide (rubber pad on top of the front of the swingarm where chain rubs). Has anyone had to replace it? Mine looks ok, but didn't have a lower mile bike near by to compare to.

headshrink · September 24th, 2009, 12:23 AM

Mine has been worn for as long as I can remember (currently at 12K miles).
What does this thing do anyways, other than keep the chain off the swingarm.

backinthesaddleagain · September 24th, 2009, 05:49 AM

Sam,
Are you seeing any wear on yours?

g21-30 · September 24th, 2009, 06:06 AM

Yes.

backinthesaddleagain · September 24th, 2009, 08:48 AM

thanks but i meant the guard, if anyone has had wear on the guard.

empire00 · September 24th, 2009, 10:36 AM

7500mi and no noticeable wear. ive got bikes as old as 98 that still dont have enough wear on them to change.

DarkNinja52 · September 24th, 2009, 10:39 AM

i wear my chain guide all the time..
what are we talking about?
ill check the guard when i can, im curious as well.. only about 800 miles though, if you want i can take some pictures if i can figure out how

backinthesaddleagain · September 24th, 2009, 10:59 AM

thanks Empire and thanks DarkNinja. I am so used to mx bikes that i am always looking for something that needs replacing, adjusting, etc.

DarkNinja52 · September 25th, 2009, 12:10 PM

not sure what im looking for, is this somethign i can see without needing tools and disassembling my bike? i looked at the inside side of the swingarm and couldnt see anything rubber, then i got attacked by 3 spiders on my bike.. but anyway, what am i looking for again?

backinthesaddleagain · September 25th, 2009, 12:20 PM

The front of the swingarm on the chain side (left) has a rubber pad on top of it. That is due to the location of the pivot point of the swingarm vs the front sprocket. At times the chain rubs the front of the swingarm. The pad is there to take the wear rather than the swingarm taking the wear. Will have to take a pic.

empire00 · September 25th, 2009, 02:08 PM

technically it is called a chain slider. it is the red piece in this image

DarkNinja52 · September 28th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

i wear my chain guide all the time..
what are we talking about?
ill check the guard when i can, im curious as well.. only about 800 miles though, if you want i can take some pictures if i can figure out how

took some pics, not too clear but i think they give the general condition of the swingarm guard
looks like mines in good condition, how bad does yours look?

ajaygraci · September 29th, 2009, 02:56 PM

myn has no wear... nada

headshrink · September 29th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajaygraci

myn has no wear... nada

Is it possible your chain is a little too tight? I don't know, I just thought everyone would have some wear......

backinthesaddleagain · September 29th, 2009, 06:36 PM

thanks for posting the pics. should be slight wear as the chain will touch it from time to time (letting off the throttle, travel of rear suspension). that ridge through me off first time i checked it.

headshrink · September 29th, 2009, 07:04 PM

Just to clarify.... although we are talking about the "chain guide," it's name is a little misleading in that it's function isn't actually to "guide" the chain, but rather serve as a buffer or protection to both the chain and swing-arm from coming into direct contact with each other due to deceleration/suspension movement, etc. Is this correct?

backinthesaddleagain · September 30th, 2009, 12:52 PM

exactly. i think swingarm guard makes more sense for a name. the dirtbike above with the aluminum swingarm would be slowly "chainsawed" over time if not for the plastic guard.

Banzai · October 1st, 2009, 08:59 AM

Almost 7k miles on my bike and the guide shows no wear at all. I keep my chain tension on the tighter end of the tolerance.

backinthesaddleagain · October 1st, 2009, 10:40 AM

thanks Banzai

September 23rd, 2009, 07:30 PM	#1
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Chain Guide Wear At 7500 miles I took a good luck at the chain guide (rubber pad on top of the front of the swingarm where chain rubs). Has anyone had to replace it? Mine looks ok, but didn't have a lower mile bike near by to compare to.

September 24th, 2009, 06:06 AM	#4
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Yes. Last futzed with by g21-30; September 24th, 2009 at 09:08 AM. Reason: Answer the question.

September 24th, 2009, 10:39 AM	#7
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	i wear my chain guide all the time.. what are we talking about? ill check the guard when i can, im curious as well.. only about 800 miles though, if you want i can take some pictures if i can figure out how __________________________________________________

September 25th, 2009, 12:10 PM	#9
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	not sure what im looking for, is this somethign i can see without needing tools and disassembling my bike? i looked at the inside side of the swingarm and couldnt see anything rubber, then i got attacked by 3 spiders on my bike.. but anyway, what am i looking for again? __________________________________________________

October 1st, 2009, 08:59 AM	#18
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Almost 7k miles on my bike and the guide shows no wear at all. I keep my chain tension on the tighter end of the tolerance. __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

September 24th, 2009, 12:23 AM	#2
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Mine has been worn for as long as I can remember (currently at 12K miles). What does this thing do anyways, other than keep the chain off the swingarm.

September 24th, 2009, 05:49 AM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Sam, Are you seeing any wear on yours?

September 24th, 2009, 08:48 AM	#5
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	thanks but i meant the guard, if anyone has had wear on the guard.

September 24th, 2009, 10:36 AM	#6
empire00 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Southern IL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r SE, 2015 FJ-09 Posts: 171	7500mi and no noticeable wear. ive got bikes as old as 98 that still dont have enough wear on them to change.

September 24th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#8
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	thanks Empire and thanks DarkNinja. I am so used to mx bikes that i am always looking for something that needs replacing, adjusting, etc.

September 25th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#10
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	The front of the swingarm on the chain side (left) has a rubber pad on top of it. That is due to the location of the pivot point of the swingarm vs the front sprocket. At times the chain rubs the front of the swingarm. The pad is there to take the wear rather than the swingarm taking the wear. Will have to take a pic.

September 25th, 2009, 02:08 PM	#11
empire00 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Southern IL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r SE, 2015 FJ-09 Posts: 171	technically it is called a chain slider. it is the red piece in this image

September 29th, 2009, 02:56 PM	#13
ajaygraci ninjette.org member Name: Angelo Location: North New Jersey Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ninja 250r, black, carbon fiber full exhaust...2000 toyota 4runner Posts: 136	myn has no wear... nada

September 29th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#15
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	thanks for posting the pics. should be slight wear as the chain will touch it from time to time (letting off the throttle, travel of rear suspension). that ridge through me off first time i checked it.

September 29th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#16
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Just to clarify.... although we are talking about the "chain guide," it's name is a little misleading in that it's function isn't actually to "guide" the chain, but rather serve as a buffer or protection to both the chain and swing-arm from coming into direct contact with each other due to deceleration/suspension movement, etc. Is this correct?

September 30th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#17
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	exactly. i think swingarm guard makes more sense for a name. the dirtbike above with the aluminum swingarm would be slowly "chainsawed" over time if not for the plastic guard.

October 1st, 2009, 10:40 AM	#19
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	thanks Banzai

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