DIY Extended Chain Guard

HH, yes I just let it idle and spin for a minute or two, clutch out. Monstard, I don't get much chain slap with the clutch out, not nearly enough to worry me. If the chain is really dry and kinked up, it might be a problem. You could always apply a bit of rear brake to load it. But you are 100% correct that all wiping must be done with engine off, in neutral! I'd rather stick my hand into a meat grinder. But I generally work on the top run, not the bottom. The lube I use seems to spread well anyway.

zippy49 said:

HH, yes I just let it idle and spin for a minute or two, clutch out. Monstard, I don't get much chain slap with the clutch out, not nearly enough to worry me...

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interesting that my chain behaves differently, perhaps the tension is a little loose compared to others. but the dealer set-up my chain when they noticed it too tight when i brought it in for service... so i assume it must be within spec

A slightly less DIY approach

Carbon Hypermotard chain guard DUCATI Hypermotard Carbon Body Work | Magical Racing mounted the same way as the 'bucket' guard. Cheers

How about a straighter piece and some velcro off the existing chain guard? There's some heavy duty stuff out there.

Great. Really need/want it. But why can't they just make a friggin non-CF, plastic one for $20...

appliance821 said:

How about a straighter piece and some velcro off the existing chain guard? There's some heavy duty stuff out there.

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The existing chain guard is very flimsy - wouldn't support anything without some form of bracing/bracket supporting the add-on and keeping it aligned with the chain. Cheers.

gatdammit said:

Great. Really need/want it. But why can't they just make a friggin non-CF, plastic one for $20...

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Yeah, black plastic to match the existing plastic work would be ideal but I couldn't locate one that would do the job nicely. Probably nothing wrong with the 'chop up a bucket' approach but I wanted something that would be aesthetically pleasing. Never had a new bike before and I'm a little 'precious' about my flash as red Duc