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ChondaChondaChonda · 08-21-2017, 10:27 PM

So remember a few pictures back where I wrecked my chain guide on a rock??

I called PP and they wanted $75 plus $15 shipping for a chain guide which is nuts expensive. My hunch is that they didn't understand what part I was looking for (at least I hope so).

After mucho time looking through images of chain guides I though the crf230 guide looked close, so we dropped by a Honda dealer with a tape measure. Turns out that they were sold out of 230s... but we noticed the CRF150R and immediately recognized the chain guide. It was *exactly* the same. Honda wanted $24.95 for the plastic part and $17 for the aluminum.

I decided to go up another step and bought a TMDesignworks guide for our upcoming trip; I really don't want something as simple as the chain guide to ruin our efforts. It arrived an hour ago and bolted right up!!

Also went for a new sprocket from PBI while I was doing the rear tire:

The new rear tire is a massive 120/100-18 Shinko 505 Cheater:

I had to install some spacer bushings to move the muffler over so that this beast will clear everything!! Should provide maximum traction!

08-21-2017, 10:27 PM	#185
ChondaChondaChonda Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 547	Trip prep and a few discoveries. So remember a few pictures back where I wrecked my chain guide on a rock?? I called PP and they wanted $75 plus $15 shipping for a chain guide which is nuts expensive. My hunch is that they didn't understand what part I was looking for (at least I hope so). After mucho time looking through images of chain guides I though the crf230 guide looked close, so we dropped by a Honda dealer with a tape measure. Turns out that they were sold out of 230s... but we noticed the CRF150R and immediately recognized the chain guide. It was exactly the same. Honda wanted $24.95 for the plastic part and $17 for the aluminum. I decided to go up another step and bought a TMDesignworks guide for our upcoming trip; I really don't want something as simple as the chain guide to ruin our efforts. It arrived an hour ago and bolted right up!! Also went for a new sprocket from PBI while I was doing the rear tire: The new rear tire is a massive 120/100-18 Shinko 505 Cheater: I had to install some spacer bushings to move the muffler over so that this beast will clear everything!! Should provide maximum traction!
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