Chain Guide - BRP vs. TM Designworks

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My stock chain guide seems to be shot, but it just flops back and forth. It probably just needs new spacers but I was considering the BRP and TM Designworks chain guides.

Keeping in mind I run a 52T rear sprocket, does anybody have advice, pros, cons of each?

Thanks for the input.
 
Both accomplish the same thing. I personally use the BRP versions as they are a bit cheaper in Canada.
 
I got the BRP one also, its a nice guide. Perfect fit, not sure with a 52 tooth though.

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i fitted a TM works to my 07 EC250 about 2 months ago. had to buy the bracket to fit the guide and ended up paying about $200 AUD for the kit.. so far its been great. quiet and super easy to fit. have not hit it hard on anything yet so not sure on how strong it is but so far so good!
 
I have ran both. The BRP unit seems to hold up better to rocks and abuse, although it did seem to wear a bit faster. The TM guide on my Honda became misshaped and looked beat up early in its life. I would order the BRP unit.
 
I have the TM Designworks unit. I have beaten it against rocks, clammed it into logs and slid down disgusting shoots with it. I even ripped the bolts out of it and it jammed into my sprocket and locked the rear wheel one time. It is EXTREMELY tough. There is barely any more than a couple of gouges in it. It still retains it's shape and continues to do it's job. I also have an LTR bracket with the XR guide lying in wait for the day that it is needed. I wish I would have had it before the TM went on because everything about it is less expensive, and less bulky, but the TM is so tough I can't bring myself to remove the poor thing.
 
If you can find an LTR bracket for an XR guide, a 52t is no problem. I'll be looking for another at new bike time, I can't say enough good things about this setup.
 
I have the TM designs on my 11" with a 52 tooth and a buddy has the BPR with a 52 tooth. They both seem to clear just fine. We haven't ran them long enough to decide which one is better.
 
rosco said:
I have the TM designs on my 11" with a 52 tooth and a buddy has the BPR with a 52 tooth. They both seem to clear just fine. We haven't ran them long enough to decide which one is better.
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There you go boasting about your 11" :eek:

Thanks for the info Rosco.
 
Do these guides stop the chain slap.My 08 300 makes a horrendous racket with the standard guide even with new rollers
 
Hi
Know its slightly off topic and has probably been covered before - but what kind of play do you guys set your chains to?. Do you adjust with wheels off the floor?

Cheers
 
Biff said:
Hi
Know its slightly off topic and has probably been covered before - but what kind of play do you guys set your chains to?. Do you adjust with wheels off the floor?

Cheers
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After you set your chain, compress your shock to make sure it chain isn't binding. There is normally a reasonable amount of play.
 
Thread Revival --

I have an LTR bracket/XR guide combo on my 2005 DE250 that I would like to move over to my new-to-me 2011 Race. The XR plastic has seen better days. Who is the best supplier for a replacement?
 
I thought that too, move from my '07 to '12 with new plastic, but there was an offset problem, and the chain rubbed the inside pretty hard. I got a BRP guide instead. Perhaps the '11 will be no problem, as the '12 has some subtle differences.


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I just got a BRP guide for my 2011 300.

it does not seem to align well, the chain rubs on the outside wall.

The site says there is a braket wich is not necessary for a 2011 ec 300/250.

I'm wondering the dimension of the brp bracket are versus the dimension of the stock one.

Has anyone else had this problem.
 
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