The present invention is a two part motorcycle exhaust guard that attaches to the front and rear sections of a motorcycle's exhaust can. The front guard is made of a set of cantilevered steel, metal or alloy plates that house an interchangeable polymer or composite wear pad on an outer surface thereof. The front guard is itself attached to the exhaust but is reinforced from forceful removal through the use of a retention strap. The rear guard is also adapted to house a wear pad and mounts on the rear of the exhaust can.