Chain protector

I have a question about the chain protector.

I was looking at mine yesterday and was wondering about how long do these things last? They are plastic? Does the chain actually ride on it or is it more of a just in case (keep your chain properly adjusted and you should never have a problem)?

Mine is like new and its a 2006 bike with 13000km on it. I dont think the chain actually touches it. It is there as a guide to keep your fingers out I think.

Steve

I know the chain rides on mine on my off-road bike, but I haven't paid too much attention to the Fazer's. They will wear out eventually, but it can take a long time.

I talked to a guy at work who's had bikes for a long time, he said that they last for the life of the bike usually.

Thanks

Yeah, your chain doesn't actually ride on it, but it's there to keep the metal chain off the metal frame.

Good question though.

My chain rides on it, my last bike was the exact same. No matter how well you keep your chain adjusted it will ride on it.

+1 mine also rides on mine.

i really didn't like the color or surface look so i went and had it painted the same color of my bike. The stock look just didn't do it for me. NOW i think it looks better.

It shouldn't ride on it while accelerating, but it would while decelerating.