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View Poll Results: What should I do with my chrome belt guard?
Keep Chrome Belt Guard
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Replace with Black one
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Remove and run it without one
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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OK - the bike (08 SB) is down for the winter. I plan on blacking out a few things among some other projects. I already ditched the lower belt guard but am conflicted about the upper one (its chrome on the 2008s). Help me decide....should I leave it alone, replace it with a black one or sh*tcan it altogther?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Black it out!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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You should take it off and send it to me.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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I said keep it but if you wanted a black one im sure someone would trade chrome for black. Ive done this with a member.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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If you really want it blacked out, replace it.

The bike will look cooler without one if you run as a bar hopper and never take a passenger.
If you run without, and take a passenger, think of how colorful your belt will be with toenail polish on it. And now unhappy that pretty little girl will be.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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I run without. Do not worry about a passenger getting close to the belt. There is plenty of distance between the pegs and belt. I was initially concerned till I tested it out.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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I vote for replacement.

Something I'm thinking of doing also.
 
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Replace it with a black one, it should blend in better. If you can find someone to swap with all the better. Get a little creative by drilling holes or cutting slots in it for a different look.
 
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Replace it with a black one, it should blend in better. If you can find someone to swap with all the better. Get a little creative by drilling holes or cutting slots in it for a different look.
Ditto...if you plan to black out a few items over winter, the black guard should blend in better.
 
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I know its not a choice but if you are going for the minimalist look I suggest drilling it out with a hole saw and powdercoating.
 
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