AFCB Wildcat Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I have been trying to get our rear guard and pushbar to comply with the new rules. I have shortened the push bar but due to the shape of the guard which rises at the rear, when I achieve the 35mm required I have a minimal clearance between the top of the tyre at top centre and the underside of the guard, probably about 5mm. I know that the wheel can't move but I'm unsure as to how the shape of the tyre may alter under riding conditions and if this is to close. Any ideas on what the minimum clearance I can get away with would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyk Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 This is the problem with the upturned guards. Look at how Andreas Jonsson has done his or contact Rob Tutton of the Dragons who does a similar modification. Or you can change the guard for a rounded type which is easy to lower and give the correct clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Glue and screw a block to the underside of the guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCB Wildcat Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Thanks Guys, I raised it up and screwed a block in as suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks Guys, I raised it up and screwed a block in as suggested. Just noticed this. You can always turn it round the other, it looks quite smart too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) Thanks Guys, I raised it up and screwed a block in as suggested. the end of the guard has to be measured from the top of the dirt deflector . the measurement is not from the guard to the tyre . if the end of the guard turns up and is over the limit from the deflector it's still illegal Edited September 4, 2012 by speedibee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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