Side Panels or Hugger? Which is the census of opinion on the best way to go for weather protection.
1200 Side Panels or Hugger?
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Les Wassall said:Side Panels or Hugger? Which is the census of opinion on the best way to go for weather protection.
Both!
Thunder said:Both!
Bugger didnt want to hear that
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Hugger 
Side panels look poo .............................
Andres
Side panels look poo .............................
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Thunder
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Les Wassall said:Bugger didnt want to hear that
If you want the best protection then both (tried both before changing the rear shock over), but if one or other go with the hugger.
Les Wassall said:Side Panels or Hugger? Which is the census of opinion on the best way to go for weather protection.
I really don't understand the question, how do side panels or a hugger keep the sun off you?
Just getting ready for the inevitable British winter, like today, 
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MATKAT
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funny question
what diffference does it make, we should get wet. anyway hugger useful, instead of silly plastic thing they put as OE
what diffference does it make, we should get wet. anyway hugger useful, instead of silly plastic thing they put as OE
MATKAT said:what diffference does it make, we should get wet. anyway hugger useful, instead of silly plastic thing they put as OE
Don't mind getting wet use the GS every day all year round, got to think about SWMBO, keep her comfy when we are out
newman7096
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Got the side pannels from Nippy Normans and I agree the look and fit is sh1te!! 
Fitted n/s first and thought it looked crap and then couldn't fit the o/s as the preload knob wouldn't line up despite fitting the new nut/knob that came with the kit. Tried repositioning the unit to no avail.
They'e sitting in my garage but I've thrown all fixings away!
Don't bother!
I've removed the standard crap flap, and protection cover from the rear shock and I'm looking for a suitable hugger...maybe pyramid or sandbar composites, not decided yet. Need something before Winer arrives.
Fitted n/s first and thought it looked crap and then couldn't fit the o/s as the preload knob wouldn't line up despite fitting the new nut/knob that came with the kit. Tried repositioning the unit to no avail.
They'e sitting in my garage but I've thrown all fixings away!
Don't bother!
I've removed the standard crap flap, and protection cover from the rear shock and I'm looking for a suitable hugger...maybe pyramid or sandbar composites, not decided yet. Need something before Winer arrives.
Mmm? I had a hugger, which didn't do much, then I fitted the side panels (which fitted perfectly btw!) and thought that they made a difference. I have since been told that the herschl (spelt?) causes more crap to be thrown at you than anything else, so have removed that and the hugger.
I intend to go out tonight, in the rain, and find out.
But I don't know if I can be arsed!
Mark
I intend to go out tonight, in the rain, and find out.
But I don't know if I can be arsed!
Mark
ScottyKM
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Having just ridden to Germany in some truly sh#te weather,
I can say that i really need something before the winter, starting with waterproofs that are waterproof, something to stop the water forming a puddle under my a#se, and the worst, the spray from underneath, 10 minutes and my legs were soaked.
will have a look at those 99p specials that are on here somewhere, bit blue peter but who cares!!!!
I can say that i really need something before the winter, starting with waterproofs that are waterproof, something to stop the water forming a puddle under my a#se, and the worst, the spray from underneath, 10 minutes and my legs were soaked.
will have a look at those 99p specials that are on here somewhere, bit blue peter but who cares!!!!
newman7096 said:They'e sitting in my garage but I've thrown all fixings away!
For sale at the right price then
pm me
Update.
Went out in the rain tonight (well, drizzle, but the roads were wet!) and wheras the problem is still there, it isn't as bad.
So, to recap. With Wunderlich side panels, no hugger, and no herschl on my 1200, my left boot is wet for 3 inches up from the heel, my right for 1 inch.
I then came back, had a fag (giving up soon) dried my boots, and ran gaffer tape from the left footpeg hangar to the frame, just above the bung.
Out again, and this time my left boot was only wet for 1 inch.
I have an idea that I will try out soon, involving an old rear mudguard from a 'crosser, some cable ties and a stanley knife, which may just be a better looking option to the aldi floor mat!
Mark
Went out in the rain tonight (well, drizzle, but the roads were wet!) and wheras the problem is still there, it isn't as bad.
So, to recap. With Wunderlich side panels, no hugger, and no herschl on my 1200, my left boot is wet for 3 inches up from the heel, my right for 1 inch.
I then came back, had a fag (giving up soon) dried my boots, and ran gaffer tape from the left footpeg hangar to the frame, just above the bung.
Out again, and this time my left boot was only wet for 1 inch.
I have an idea that I will try out soon, involving an old rear mudguard from a 'crosser, some cable ties and a stanley knife, which may just be a better looking option to the aldi floor mat!
Mark
MATKAT
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what a lot of ***p
never heard such a ridiculous thread Buy yourselves some decent wet weather gear and ride the bikes
oh, I have a carbon hugger, and no side panels, but I do have foot flaps (NN's and excellent) and of course my tyres(Heidenaus) don't throw water up from the road oh and the rear number plate deflector thingy
never heard such a ridiculous thread
Buy yourselves some decent wet weather gear and ride the bikes oh, I have a carbon hugger, and no side panels, but I do have foot flaps (NN's and excellent) and of course my tyres(Heidenaus) don't throw water up from the road
oh and the rear number plate deflector thingy 
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