Case Saver / Chain Guard Question

[abrracing]

I know this might be asking a lot but I was wondering if I can get the measurements between the inside edge of the case saver and the chain.. I'm in the process of making a Case Saver for my 1985 Cr500,, I want to make sure I get the proper amount of clearance between the guard and chain.. Too much or too little and it won't do its job right..

thanks

[Tharrell]

Are you replacing the stock unit or just don't have one for it?
The stock unit on all of my 500's and my '01 250 barely clear the chain with the gearing I have on them which is stock.
I'm talking about the roller part of the chain.
I'm not sure what you're doing.

[Nodge]

I'd just buy one of these:

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem ... 0958960262

[abrracing]

hi guys, thanks for your reply.. Well what I'm doing is making one from another bike fit.. I just need to know how close to make the clearance between the saver and the chain..

[abrracing]

anybody??? is 1/4" too far??

[Roostius_Maximus]

the whole idea is to not let the link get over the tooth or it'll bust the lifter area.

[Tharrell]

Here's pics of my '85.
I'm not sure if all years was the same, some here must know this.
If so, I would just get a new one, they are critical.
Also, I always find it interesting to look at backgrounds in posted pics.
Here you'll see my kitchen counter where my '85 bottom end is waiting for my freshly bored and painted top end to go on, right next to the most important piece of equipment I own.
A coffee maker

[abrracing]

thanks for taking the time to reply.. I knew it had to be close, i was just being over cautious before I mount this one.. it's a spare saver off another bike I have... it will work no problem, i just had to decide how close to mount it.. So basically i'll mount it so the chain doesn't have a chance at all at lifting off the front sprocket..

[Tharrell]

Good luck.

[other]

Really ? It's a dirt cheap item, even here in Australia. Just buy the right one, bolt 'er on. No modification required !

[abrracing]

I didn't want to try this because I'm cheap LOL I was going riding on that weekend and wanted to fit one on for the time being.. I"m not cheap by any means..