Thinking about remover those 2 belt covers on my Fatboy lo...should i?

 

I removed mine. If you plan on riding on gravel roads then keep them on.

 

I had an issue last year on a Switchback (that I since traded back in) where during the 1000 mile service they discovered nicks in the outer edge of the belt. A closer look revealed a couple nicks in the rear sprocket as well. Seems the local municipality went crazy here last summer with their cheapo "tar-n-chips" routine over many of the secondary roads, and chances are I picked up a rock or two. Meanwhile, I never heard or felt a thing...

Anyway, the dealer offered to replace both the belt and sprocket under warranty, and they made it a point to tell me that had I removed either of the belt guards, they wouldn't have covered it.
Otherwise I could have been on the hook for a grand or so.

..just sayin'...

 

I ran without them for 20k miles. Switched to a chain drive since cuz it looks cooler.
If you have to take it to the dealer put them back on , it's 4 bolts.

 

+++ 1

 

A. Do what you want, it's your bike and who cares what other folks think
B. They are there for a reason, reference jam436
C. If you are trying' to look cool, reference Lundee
D. I left mine on because I don't think the belt is a cool feature of the bike worth highlighting

 

The bottom one is plastic, I sold my plastic bike and bought a harley!

 

If you take them off make sure your old lady isn't wearing bell bottoms.

 

It's an inspection violation here in Maine. You may want to check in NY so you will be sure to put them back on when it's time for your inspection, If necessary.

 

Take them off, you'll go faster.

Never heard of anyone's OL getting their pants sucked into the belt. Based on the direction of belt travel, pretty sure it'd be damn near impossible. Part of the same wives tale as the open primary stories.

I've read stories of guys getting debris in the belt even with the guards in place. IMO, it looks better without, so I'll take my chances. Plus I'm using the mounting locations to mount my swingarm bag.