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Is it advisable to keep the bottom chain guide once replacing the top one with a nylon slipper adjuster or is it best left out?

eadmr04 wrote:Is it advisable to keep the bottom chain guide once replacing the top one with a nylon slipper adjuster or is it best left out?

I think you will find differing opinions personally i dont fit a bottom chain guide

If it helps you make a decision Dom, the chain goes tight at the bottom when the engine is pulling, which means it should be off the bottom of the chain casing,

Personally, I lose the bottom guide, but as Toddy says. opinions vary (Marmite time).

I suspect there will be some further posts.

ive used these type & find ok

Knowledge wrote:If it helps you make a decision Dom, the chain goes tight at the bottom when the engine is pulling, which means it should be off the bottom of the chain casing,

Personally, I lose the bottom guide, but as Toddy says. opinions vary (Marmite time).

I suspect there will be some further posts.

Is there any reason why not to leave it in place?

Norrie Bodge wrote:ive used these type & find ok

Sometimes this type of bottom chain guide can be to thick at the front,effectively adjusting your chain on the bottom run.

HxPaul wrote:

Norrie Bodge wrote:ive used these type & find ok

Sometimes this type of bottom chain guide can be to thick at the front,effectively adjusting your chain on the bottom run.

ye agree, just dremelled them a bit to fit better

/\ agree depending on what front sprocket you have.
I like a bottom guide so have shaved them down or re angled them to endure the chain is flowing nicely.

The ScootRS ones I found were the best of the bunch, not available anymore ??