Spyder Pops Rock Guard WARNING

[Dragonrider]

While I still consider the Spyder Pops Rock Guard to be a good investment, it does little to protect against the rock chips used to "chip seal" roads. As we (see "Oregon/Aug 2013 trip) were forced to slowly traverse many miles (16) of newly laid chips, we can attest to the large number of chips that got into our drive system - each sounding and feeling like you just blew a gear. My riding partner, on his RT/AC SM5 had to dislodge a rock from his rear sprocket, when we pulled off into a gas station at our destination, fortunately, (this time) I did not have that issue.

The good news is that these chips were generally small enough not to cause any serious damage, as we completed another 1,000 miles without incident.

I am NOT suggesting that the guard doesn't provide protection, it's just not perfect - be aware and prepared.

 

[bullant12]

If you are referring to the "Missing Belt Guard", there is nothing in the description that says that it will cover the belt 100% from debris. It does give you more protection as you state. Thanks for your heads up, though.

 

[Dragonrider]

If you don't live in an area of wide spread "chip sealing" this would be a new issue to you, as it was to us… nothing "common sense" about it - just a "heads up".

 

[Chupaca]

Good to know..!!

But it did keep the big ones out..will watch the roads in Oregon under repair...Sounds like the trip was a good one otherwise.. :thumbup:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

The missing belt guard does what it was intended for the occasional rock in the road, i personaly with or without the missing belt guard avoid the chipped rock roads "if Possible".

Cruzr Joe

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

I have done two long rides on fresh chip and seal roads. One in Indiana that the rocks were in piles high enough to bottom out on in a few spots :yikes:. No problems even without the rock guard. :yes: But I know it was just luck or I was riding so fast the rocks were not able to keep up with me before they dropped.

 

[Dragonrider]

I have done two long rides on fresh chip and seal roads. One in Indiana that the rocks were in piles high enough to bottom out on in a few spots :yikes:. No problems even without the rock guard. :yes: But I know it was just luck or I was riding so fast the rocks were not able to keep up with me before they dropped.

:2thumbs: :roflblack: