Chain Guard

[VTKat750]

Just curious what people are using for chain guards other than the ugly stock plastic one. I've found a few universal aluminum ones on different websites, but nothing that looked very appealing. Who's using what? Carbon fiber, aluminum, chrome?

[ThAzKat]

most prefer the hugger over stock. I have none right now but will be getting a hugger.

[BraadaJim]

I made my own

[Anonymous]

Whoa, that's sweet Jim...is it blue now as well?


Do you guys think it's absolutely nessecary? I took mine off ages ago.

[BraadaJim]

Yeah it's blue but not the same blue as the body. I still need to get more but I ran out of paint before I got that far so it's currently a shade darker Testers model paint

As for needing it. Chainguards aren't really strong enough to provide any protection against a moving chain but they do wonders for keeping oil from a freshly lubed chain from getting all over your underbody and sidewall.

[KYKatowner]

Here's a pick of mine, it's just on the side so it doesn't stop the oil spray (like the other homemade one listed), but it matches nice because it has the same pattern as the side of the bike. Sorry the picture isn't very good, my camera is traveling with my wife so I just zoomed in on the full picture I have listed. The previous owner (a good friend) made it and it looks pretty good, if I ever have the chance I'll remake it so it wraps over the top. If you want let me know and I'll send you a better pic.

[Crackshot]

Jim... would you consider selling that? or one like it? My chain gaurd fell off

[BraadaJim]

Jim... would you consider selling that? or one like it? My chain gaurd fell off

I won't sell you that one but very shortly I might sell you something very similar to it

[ThAzKat]

are you adding those to the Braada products for sale Jim? Hmmmm?

[BobKat2002]

I need a Hug

I don't know about the rest of you guys but,
given the quality of the seat cowl Jim's company puts out,
I'd really like to see them fabricate a Hugger.

What about it?

[Crackshot]

Agreed. More Braada products for everyone!!!

[skasner]

I bought my 99 Kat used w/o a chain guard... ironically enough my chain snapped after owning the bike about a month so it would have been toast anyhow.

When I put the new chain on I ended up with oil all over inside my fender area, grrr. Jim, if you make any 98+ chain guards that match the bodywork I'd buy one.

I don't really like huggers on Katana's... not enough space for it to look right IMHO (w/ stock suspension/dogbone).

[ThAzKat]

IMHO, I would love to see a whole line of Braada products.

[chinto]

IMHO, I would love to see a whole line of Braada products.

i agree

[Spedee]

If you can't afford to replace the stock chain guard. Try painting it the same color as the bike. Several guys have done it and it looks great.