What is that?

Discussion in 'Dakar champion (950/990)' started by keener, Mar 17, 2013.

  1. keener, Mar 17, 2013
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    keener

    keener Speed changes you.

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    some sort of chain tensioner or cleaner?!
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  2. CRW, Mar 17, 2013
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    CRW I dont want a pickle

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    Chain guide.
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  3. Peanuts, Mar 17, 2013
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    94 to 06 style chain guide, but without the alloy outer. Superior to the later version.

    Stock part on the 450 Rally
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  4. Deviant666, Mar 17, 2013
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    Deviant666

    Deviant666 Been here awhile

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    Nice closeup, if you took a step back I 'd use my binoculars to see the part you're talking about...
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  5. Peanuts, Mar 17, 2013
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    Peanuts

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    Same as on my old bike
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  6. keener, Mar 17, 2013
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    keener

    keener Speed changes you.

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    why would you need one of those? what's the function?
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  7. Katoom72, Mar 17, 2013
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    Katoom72

    Katoom72 Been here awhile

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    Keeping stuff out so it won't break/snap off the sprocket.
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  8. akarob, Mar 17, 2013
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    akarob

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    Dual sport and dirt bike chains have a good amount of slack in them. The guide makes sure the chain stays on the sprocket.
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  9. keener, Mar 17, 2013
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    keener

    keener Speed changes you.

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    Thank you!
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  10. Peanuts, Mar 18, 2013
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    Peanuts

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    Keeps your body parts out of the dangerous nip point between chain and sprocket.

    No bike will pass scrutineering without one.
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