Product Report: BRP Chain Guide Block
Brendan Lutes
- January 22 2009
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BRP KX450F CHAIN GUIDE BLOCK
APPLICATION: Most modern four-strokes (tested here on the 2009 KX450F)
COLORS: White/red and black/red
PRICE: $69.95
RATING: 9.5
WHAT IT IS: While today’s modern four-strokes are arguably some of the best MX machines available to the public, they do have downfalls. Despite all the power and performance, today’s motocross bikes require a lot of maintenance, and not just to the motor but other aspects as well. On our 2009 KX450F test bike, we’ve already worn through the stock chain guide with as little as 10 hours on the hour meter. With this in mind, we went searching for something more durable and far more protective—enter the BRP chain guide block. Made from a high-tech frictionless polymer material that allows for better wear and a significant improvement in protection to the chain and sprocket, the BRP chain guide is designed to withstand nearly anything.
HITS: With our stock rubber and aluminum chain guide worn clean through to the metal, we installed the BRP polymer chain guide, and since then have had incredible performance and life out of the guide. The durable polymer material allows for less chain friction, improved durability from rocks and roost, and excellent wear and tear resistance. Even after numerous hours of riding logged on our bike since installing the guide, the amount of wear is minimal. And on a small side note, despite the guide being noticeable larger than the stock one, the weight increase is only slight, if at all. BRP also informed us that a swingarm chain slider is in the works—made from the same polymer material as the guide—which will offer the same amount of durability and performance as the chain guide.
(Above Photo): Here’s a shot from BRP of the new chain slider that should be available soon. Check back here for a test on it later.
MISSES: While the guide does an exceptional job of improving chain performance and durability, it is rather bulky. In the current world of motocross where the smaller and more blingy the better, the BRP chain guide could stand to lose a little fat. But then again if it does, it might not accomplish the goal of being more durable…
THE VERDICT: This is one tough chain guide. Despite being a little on the bulky side, the BRP guide offers everything that a chain guide should: better chain performance, improved durability from hard hits, and improved wear and tear resistance. If you’re looking for an addition to your ride that will last a long time, pick up a BRP chain guide next time your stocker wears out. You won’t be disappointed.
Call 800-834-9363 or visit www.brpmoto.com
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January 22nd, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I have this guide on my 08′ KX 450. A must have item plus I believe it has a one year guarantee. I didnt find it bulky at all its about the same size as the stock. My stock guide wore out in 10 hours. I give it a 10 ..
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Not bulky but horrible colors for sure
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:04 pm
All sounds great but does the guide increase wear on the chain? I have the TM Design setup and it is noisy and I replace my chain and sprockets every 10 hours. So in all reality, you end up losing money.
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:01 am
i just clocked up 20hrs and on the stock guide and it still looks good…
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 am
THAT DONT MAKE NO SENSE!!!!
January 23rd, 2009 at 4:10 pm
All this stuff published is for more money its all bull if you know what I mean what isn’t any more in this sport !!
January 23rd, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Oh yea look at the frame on this bike in the picture and tell me how hard they ride come on now and no scratches on any thing oh the tires still have the nipps on them !!! just like my last comment all MONEY !!!
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
are u a moron . they are just showing a new product that is coming out. that is proally a brand new bike. the stock chain guides suck unless you have your chain perfectly tightened all the time. they wear so fast. the brp works really good and it takes the tension out of the chain. it works good
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Did you not even read the review or did you just look at the pretty pictures? Below the photo, the caption states that the photo came from BRP. Plus, the review isn’t even about the chain slider in the second picture. It’s about the chain guides shown at the top of the page…
January 24th, 2009 at 7:54 am
I find many riders to be sceptic to aftermarked parts (like the moron abowe). It’s easy to figure out… the parts on your bike is often avarage in the durability department. Kawasaki could fit the best parts on your bike right out of the showroom, but then it would probably make you $50 000 lighter.
I really cherish the fact that TWMX keeps me up to date on wich developers are spending time on details that can make my life easyer.
January 29th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Does it accommodate o-ring chains better than the average stock chain guide?