Fair enough.
Mine was absolutely caked the last time I removed it, but I like having the protection to stop things getting stuck in there.
Think you're right, having a slightly dirtier bike is probably better than losing a finger. Really need to step my cleaning game up and get a pressure washer.
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Fair enough.