MOMS new rule - All Disciplines

[Brian Watson]

Hey Guys...see the new 2012 rule as follows :

12.8.8.6 A chain guard made of suitable material must be fitted in a way to prevent trapping between the lower drive chain run and the final drive sprocket at the rear wheel

This will mean that Classic Motocross must comply..will mean some work for many...

[Freakshow]

YEr been looking at this.  trying to figure out an easy fix........

first thought was cardboard and zip ties, but not sure when it gets wet.....  other ideas that just clamp on considered....

[Brian Watson]

Well..if you can get a hold of a "modern" bike chain guide / roller assembly.... they are closed (generally) along the bottom...this may help as an idea...

[Nathan S]

What bikes don't have these from factory? All of the old Yamahas do, everything with long travel do...

[oldfart]

Most Pre 78 and 75  Suzukis  will need to be Modified with a ice cream  lid 

[oldyzman]

There is that plastic flute that they use to make realestate signs out of like plastic cardboard, coupled with cable ties...

[Curly3]

Change the record Wally, I know who you're shooting at and it may have been funny, once.
Dirt Track Sliders never had them from original, from memmory I can't recall any of the early MX style bikes that were used on DT having them either, they were removed or never there.
I understand where they're coming from, but really, what is stopping someones hand from going into the spokes of a wheel?

[Freakshow]

What bikes don't have these from factory? All of the old Yamahas do, everything with long travel do...

a chain tensioner isnt a factoy finger guard  most are too far away from the sprocket to really count as a cover.

[VMX247]

the final drive sprocket at the rear wheel

What more do you need.....?

[JAP 454]

Maybe it's a disease that's drifted in from overseas, from the '09 Antig catalogue



Crappy pic, I know , best I could do
Foss

[ji107]

This rule has been in RR for some years now, and some Historic RR bikes chose to fit them also.
The rule is here to stay, so it would be a good idea to make something that looks a bit professional tan ice cream bucket plastic or coreflute.
Aluminium ones are easy to make and look good.
There aer ads for RR type ones on the 2010 MOMs pages 140 & 149

[JAP 454]

Page 140 and 149 of the 2011 moms, Here's the link
http://www.zapracing.com.au/zapcart/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=25
Foss

[JohnnyO]

What bikes don't have these from factory? All of the old Yamahas do, everything with long travel do...

The first Elsinores and RM's had just a small single roller chain guide. In most cases a modern chain guide (genuine or aftermarket) will bolt on without much hassle.

[Curly3]

Well there you go Al, now that you've pointed that out the modern Speedway bikes have something similar to that.
Probably a good idea but really, how far do you go?
There is a Speed limit on MX, soon there'll be an age limit & we'll all be f*#@ed.
Thanks for the PM Walter, what I was talking about was the re-curring " Minibike Mum " reference. 

[Nathan S]

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The first Elsinores and RM's had just a small single roller chain guide. ....
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Yeah, OK. http://www.theowencollection.com/73Elsinore.htm

A small piece of rigid metal or plastic sheet would easily make a CR or RM/TM chain guide comply with the new rule.