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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Question Ok, Dumb Question time?
Is there any mechanical reason to leave your belt guard on? Does it effect the belt over time? Took mine off this weekend and was just wondering.....

Kind of a dumb question, but I am the guy that leaves the house and thinks that he left something on and I cannot control the urge to turn around and go check.....
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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I took mine off and it hasn't seemed to make a difference.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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I dont run a belt gaurd! have done for one season so far no problems yet. The guard stops rock and gravel from prematurely destroying the belt, also stops passengers hiting the belt with their foot.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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How about two up riding? Putting on the pillion and the detachable harware and the passenger footpegs this weekend......any issues for the passenger?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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if they are giving you *** grass or gas then no issues.. If they are not providing any of the stated then yes there should be some issues :P
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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My wife rides fine without it. She knows not to stick her foot in there.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kockdiesel
My wife rides fine without it. She knows not to stick her foot in there.

Bet mine would only do it once!
 
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i'm always afraid i'm going to get my tie stuck in there.
 
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Originally Posted by 08fxdb
Bet mine would only do it once!
All depends on if you're willing to let it happen once...
 
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Check your main pulley for pitting. Im starting to get some with out a belt guard doesn't seem like a huge issue but I might be in the market for a replacement pulley and belt before riders with a belt guard.

WS6 had a post about this too, so I don't think I'm alone.
 
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