Dust Shields Question

[chad021]

Are the metal dust shields neccesary on the front hubs or can I take them off?

 

[dswwarrior350]

You can take them off.

 

[Guest]

I took mine off and its alot easier to clean/hose out the front brakes after a muddy ride. Looks cooler too. I dont know if it helps cool the brakes however.

 

[yamarider]

this is unlikely, but someting to consider. If a rock would happen to bounce into the inside of the wheel it could end up wedging itself against the caliper and tearing it off.

 

[jccuiser78]

Loose em

 

[2xtreme]

this is unlikely, but someting to consider. If a rock would happen to bounce into the inside of the wheel it could end up wedging itself against the caliper and tearing it off.

The shields are so flimsy, I doubt they would prevent this.

 

[antihonda]

what are the dust covers

 

[chad021]

on the front calipers, the two metal plates on each.

 

[boxhead]

I would just leave them, but then again I just have **** luck!!! ;D

 

[chad021]

had no problem barreling through tall grass.

 

[boxhead]

There is many spots here where the dnr places small rocks to cut down on erosion, it's not worth the risk to me. There is quite a few rocks already on the trails regardless.