Topic: CB550K Swingarm Chain Guard?

[Dr. Frankenstein]

I was putting the chain on my 550K when I noticed these little tabs here on the swingarm- the chain runs right in front of them, over the metal of the swing arm, and I was wondering if there was a chain protector that goes on there? I've often seen bikes with a piece of rubber or stiff plastic where the chain passes over the swingarm. I checked CMSNL, but I couldn't see any special part that goes to that. Does the 500/550 have a chain guard? 

[pickleknuckles]

On the 750s there are similar tabs to align the inner rear fender. My guess is that in this case the chain guard clips into those.

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[bryanj]

Yup chainguard fits in there

[Dr. Frankenstein]

But nothing protects the metal of the swingarm from the chain passing over it...?

[CycleRanger]

But nothing protects the metal of the swingarm from the chain passing over it...?

The chain doesn't touch the swingarm. It's not a dirt bike.

[Dr. Frankenstein]

That's fine; I'm just used to seeing one, or something, there...I just wanted to be sure.

[Ozzybud]

The front of the chain guard pinches down into those tabs

[HondaMan]

But nothing protects the metal of the swingarm from the chain passing over it...?

The chain doesn't touch the swingarm. It's not a dirt bike.

[Lostboy Steve]

I cut a piece of plastic cutting board and 3m taped it on. Very small. Just enough to block the chain from leaving a scratch in the powder-coat. My chain has actually touched once or twice no idea when or how. I suspect on a rebound on one of these amazing NJ roads.

[Dr. Frankenstein]

Huh - that's a good idea.

[MauiK3]

I suppose if a chain got very loose it may touch

[bryanj]

If its that loose you are a bad owner