F800GS Missing a Chain Guide

Migs · 11-07-2010, 08:03 AM

This is my 2011 BMW F800GS. Do you notice it does not have a chain guide? I guess we must all believe that if the chain is tensioned properly no chain guide is necessary right? I'm not so sure. What do you all think?

Missing chain guide by Migs_flickr, on Flickr

EnderTheX · 11-07-2010, 08:29 AM

If you look closely there are some reinforced areas on the bottom of the swing-arm where you can drill your own chain guide mounting points.

Many of us have pushed our bikes to the limit without one, just make sure you set your chain to the right tension and it won't come off regardless of the swing-arm angle. If you feel the urge to run super loose you can add one but most of use (myself included) don't feel it is necessary.

FYI... I run my chain with more slack than the specifications with no issues.

Lonster · 11-07-2010, 08:36 AM

Here is a posting you might be interested in seeing how a chain guide was added.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=594334

Migs · 11-07-2010, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the links and the reassurance. I'm going to leave well enough alone. I have some motocrosser buddies who cannot understand the absence of the guide.

11-07-2010, 08:03 AM	#1
Migs ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: La Paz, Bolivia Oddometer: 165	F800GS Missing a Chain Guide This is my 2011 BMW F800GS. Do you notice it does not have a chain guide? I guess we must all believe that if the chain is tensioned properly no chain guide is necessary right? I'm not so sure. What do you all think? Missing chain guide by Migs_flickr, on Flickr __________________ "I consider myself a road man for the lords of karma"~Hunter S Thompson "He who is not afraid will always be safe." -Lao Tzu "Do not be bothered by anything."-S. Suzuki

11-07-2010, 08:29 AM	#2
EnderTheX Drunken Squirrel Joined: Mar 2009 Location: DFW Area, TX Oddometer: 2,587	If you look closely there are some reinforced areas on the bottom of the swing-arm where you can drill your own chain guide mounting points. Many of us have pushed our bikes to the limit without one, just make sure you set your chain to the right tension and it won't come off regardless of the swing-arm angle. If you feel the urge to run super loose you can add one but most of use (myself included) don't feel it is necessary. FYI... I run my chain with more slack than the specifications with no issues. __________________ Check out my F800GS Ride Reports: Colorado (F800GS and 640ADV) Sep 2010 Riding to Colorado Solo! June 2011 3000 miles New Mexico and Texas! Arkansas Nov 2009 \| Arkansas June 2010 \| Arkansas Oct 2010

11-07-2010, 08:36 AM	#3
Lonster Avid Reader Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 49	Chain guide Here is a posting you might be interested in seeing how a chain guide was added. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=594334 __________________ 09 F800GS 04 WR450 07 DRZ400

11-07-2010, 11:03 AM	#4
Migs ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: La Paz, Bolivia Oddometer: 165	Thanks for the links and the reassurance. I'm going to leave well enough alone. I have some motocrosser buddies who cannot understand the absence of the guide. __________________ "I consider myself a road man for the lords of karma"~Hunter S Thompson "He who is not afraid will always be safe." -Lao Tzu "Do not be bothered by anything."-S. Suzuki

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