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dan8400 - 31/10/22 at 04:21 PM

Hi everyone,

I just wondered if there is any need for a chain guard for my reverse trike. The rear swing-arm is like it is on the bike.

Is there any concern about radius edges and the like with the chain being exposed?

Thanks
Dan


smart51 - 31/10/22 at 04:39 PM

Two front wheels one rear? Or 1 front wheel and chain drive to a rear axle?

The manual seems to say that primary drive chains need to be covered. Final drive chains don't if they are below the height of the wheel rim.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1100595/motorcycle-single-vehicle-approval-inspection- manual.pdf

[Edited on 31-10-2022 by smart51]


dan8400 - 31/10/22 at 04:56 PM

Two front wheels, one rear. Swing-arm is directly from a motorbike. So, same chain and set up etc