2018 swing arm protection
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With the 250 being such a looker, I?m keen to keep the bike in reasonable nick for as long as possible. Now, where I mainly ride is rocky & swing arms cop a lot of abuse - particularly when you are a Gumby like moi - so a swing arm protector makes sense.
However, due to the dearth of 2018 Gas Gas after-market parts, I had to take a punt & it turned out to be a pretty good one. I selected a Polisport CR-F 250-450, ?11-?15 guard from MXStore in Australia for about $50AUD. Note - to my eye, the KTM swing arm is a closer match than the Honda, but I couldn?t source the KTM Polisport guard in Oz. What?s that old saying about necessity being a mutha?.. Anyhow, the guard for the Honda MX-er is a fair bit longer on both sides, but with a bit of trimmage it actually fitted up pretty well. Extra holes are required at the non-axle ends to secure the guard to the swingarm - easy to to drill with a 5mm bit. I used my Dremel to shape the Polisport guard to the GG?s swing arm shape & the massive Zipties that came with the guard should hold it on. |
Nice, it looks like a bought one :D
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How are these swingarm guards working out? I'm wondering if moisture and dirt gets trapped underneath and causes corrosion? Or no problem?
Thanks, Jeff |
I'm not a fan of these guards as they need to be removed every ride and cleaned to stop mud and small stones grinding the swingarm.
I prefer heavy duty vinyl sticker type protectors. I believe that the 2018/2019 EC swingarm is the KTM XC linkage unit given that the chain guides and other parts are the same as the KTM. |
I have had the hyde guard on mine since new. I just put a good amount of duct tape over the swingarm before fitting and a bit of silicone at the front to stop any sand getting in there. it looks likes its holding up, but i imagine removing the tape glue will eb fun when i get to it.
PS i can guarantee that my swingarm would have been scratched through by now by the amount of damage i have on my (second) set of guards |
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I like the war wounds! Let?s me know it has been ridden. And makes me try and keep the front up in the nasty stuff!
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Does any one make a nice thick decal for the '19 that covers the "brushed" area?
I currently just run duct tape and am not interested in "boxing" it in. If I can't find something I keep duct taping :D |
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