Is there anything I should be aware of with having these removed? I like the look of it better with them off but if there are any problems with exposed sun or rocks while riding or anything of that sort then I'll just put them back on.

 

I notice lots of guys remove them to as for me they will stay

 

stones between the belt and rotor can damage belt, also if and i do mean IF the belt breaks you loose your calf muscle. I have removed my belt guards tho:

 

I don't think it's worth the risk of having a belt damaged,, it's like $200 for a new belt...not to mention if you get stranded on the road side,,

very slim chance of it happening but you never know, belt guard is on there for a reason.

The buckshot guards look pretty cool

 

13,000 miles with both of mine off and have never had an issue.

 

I've had no issues with mine in 10k miles.