Hoe important is a chain guard on a freestyle bike? (A mongoose)?

Question

Well my chain guard to my mongoose engage bike snapped off and i need to know if its still safe to ride or if weather condition like rain can mess up my chain?

Answer 1

Take anything that is left from it off.  You don't need chain guards.  

If you get caught in the rain just wash your bike off after and let it dry.  Put more lubrication on the chain after it dries and don't leave it outside.

Answer 2

its fine... i normally take the chain guard off right when i get the bike... they don't do any harm if its off...