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[luvtolean]

Yeah, my 250 has one made out of aluminum.

My skidplate is an SRC item.

[ConqSoft]

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Yeah, my 250 has one made out of aluminum.

This one feels/looks like steel, but I didn't test it.

[ConqSoft]

Here it is, Part #2:

http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_04...case_cover.bmp

But it shows up on previous years' models too.

[luvtolean]

Some people like to leave the cover off so it's easier to clean out the area and because the cover can trap mud. Maybe the new one is a bit different so you can leave the cover off?

Personally I like the cover...it may pack up with mud, but I remember reading in Dirt Bike years ago about a guy losing the tip of his finger in a crash when it got trapped between the chain and CS sprocket. Convinced me.

I broke two chains on my 520 last year. Not sure why - one was pretty new and both were well maintained. It happens. One almost hit my buddy in the head.

The only other bike I have broken a chain on was my 1979 KX80.

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Some people like to leave the cover off so it's easier to clean out the area and because the cover can trap mud. Maybe the new one is a bit different so you can leave the cover off?

Personally I like the cover...it may pack up with mud, but I remember reading in Dirt Bike years ago about a guy loosing the tip of his finger in a crash when it got trapped between the chain and CS sprocket. Convinced me.

Jesus! I have always ridden without that cover since I always wear boots. That's the first thing I do to a fresh bike - remove that cover. Maybe I should rethink this policy.

On the other hand, it must've been a nasty get off to end up with your hand down by the CS sprocket.

[luvtolean]

Oh yeah, it must'a been assholes and elbows all over. I've ended up with tiremarks on my chest before and all kinds of crazy stuff, so the 1 in 100,000,000 chance I might lose a digit (and was easily prevented) was enough to convince me.