The clevis and linkage extends well below the swingarm, leaving it susceptible to significant damages. The new product design guards the shock clevis and shock linkage from rock damage enabling the bike to glide over logs and boulders. The interlocking design ensures that the guard stays in place through the roughest terrain and prevents the rider from being thrown forward. The Bullet Proof Designs Linkage guards feature a machined drainage hole located at the bottom of the guard to help clear out any water or mud from the guard that may build up while riding. This lightweight yet strong design can be installed in just 3 minutes.