Best rear hugger?

[Jonno]

Hi,

Forgive me if there's already a thread on this that I've missed. Just wondering what people think is the best rear hugger / solution for stones flying up off the back wheel? I'll be experiencing some gravelly roads soon, as I'm exporting my bike and moving back to Australia.
Cheers

 

[Smythson]

Hi Jonno,

Looking at these myself at the mo and was just about to post the same thread.

Contenders so far...

Maier £63 off eBay from states (no chain guard)

Wunderlich £85 (more of a shock guard than hugger as it's positioned nearer sock than wheel...)

Nippy Normans black fibre glass £129 (integrated chain guard)

Machine art mudsling £85 (again more of a shock guard than hugger...)

Bifracing £100 (hugger no chain guard)

Pyramid plastics £85 (again - hugger no chain guard)

Depending on how long i go travelling next month i'll be buying one so please do post how you get on.

Cheers,

S

 

[Jonno]

Hi Jonno,

Looking at these myself at the mo and was just about to post the same thread.

Contenders so far...

Maier £63 off eBay from states (no chain guard)

Wunderlich £85 (more of a shock guard than hugger as it's positioned nearer sock than wheel...)

Nippy Normans black fibre glass £129 (integrated chain guard)

Machine art mudsling £85 (again more of a shock guard than hugger...)

Bifracing £100 (hugger no chain guard)

Pyramid plastics £85 (again - hugger no chain guard)

Depending on how long i go travelling next month i'll be buying one so please do post how you get on.

Cheers,

S

Great breakdown of options Smythson.

I've just seen the mudslinger in the flesh (?89 pounds, not 85?) - looks like it belongs on the bike and protects rear shock well. Just hard to know for the harsher gravel roads whether something that really hugs the back wheel and stops flying debris in it's tracks would be better. I've also seen what I think might be the nippy normans carbon fibre - better coverage but a little flimsy compared to the original BMW guard.
hmm.
Also, is it just me, or does the NN carbon fiber look similar to the bifracing?

 

[Dave Ett]

If you're just looking to protect the shock, just glue some rubber / neoprene onto the underside of the fuel tank/mudguard. Works very well and costs a LOT less than a hugger.

 

[Ducksbane]

I have had a Mudsling for ages. It's expensive, but I really like it. It really does looks like the part that BMW should have made and it literally takes five minutes to fit.

It is also really good at protecting the shock from not onlly stones, but all the water and mud we have been riding in out here lately. I suspect it protects the rider from some of this crap as well. Highly recommended!

I also recommend the Wunderlich "Fender Extender" on the front guard. Between the two parts the bike (and me) stay relatively clean.

 

[twizit]

I have had a Mudsling for ages. It's expensive, but I really like it. It really does looks like the part that BMW should have made and it literally takes five minutes to fit.

It is also really good at protecting the shock from not onlly stones, but all the water and mud we have been riding in out here lately. I suspect it protects the rider from some of this crap as well. Highly recommended!

I also recommend the Wunderlich "Fender Extender" on the front guard. Between the two parts the bike (and me) stay relatively clean.

+1 Got both of those on my 650 GS and they do the business. As noted above though, not sure how much the mudsling would help with gravel / debris being thrown up. My usage is all on road so not a concern for me though.

 

[Jonno]

Thanks

Good input, cheers.
Probably will go for the mudslinger myself.. Seems I'll have to throw 80-90 pounds at it either way and it seems to be the most tried-and-tested. Any further input appreciated.

 

[Jonno]

Hi Jonno,

Looking at these myself at the mo and was just about to post the same thread.

Contenders so far...

Maier £63 off eBay from states (no chain guard)

Wunderlich £85 (more of a shock guard than hugger as it's positioned nearer sock than wheel...)

Nippy Normans black fibre glass £129 (integrated chain guard)

Machine art mudsling £85 (again more of a shock guard than hugger...)

Bifracing £100 (hugger no chain guard)

Pyramid plastics £85 (again - hugger no chain guard)

Depending on how long i go travelling next month i'll be buying one so please do post how you get on.

Cheers,

S

Have you made a decision Smythson?

 

[EmmettC]

I have had a Mudsling for ages. It's expensive, but I really like it. It really does looks like the part that BMW should have made and it literally takes five minutes to fit.

It is also really good at protecting the shock from not onlly stones, but all the water and mud we have been riding in out here lately. I suspect it protects the rider from some of this crap as well. Highly recommended!

I also recommend the Wunderlich "Fender Extender" on the front guard. Between the two parts the bike (and me) stay relatively clean.

I have both of these on my bike, and they are both great. I fiited a new shock 8k miles ago, and it still looks new +1 for the mudsling

 

[Big Den]

I have the mudsling hugger and extender, well designed bits of kit. Also consider if you are riding trail and you go for a close fit hugger chances are a stone may get between and break it anyway.

 

[Smythson]

Have you made a decision Smythson?

Not pulled that trigger yet - this months buy is pannier racks. I'll be passing Stahlkoffer so thought it'd be as good a time as any. Besides which the weather when i'll need the protection the most is still a little way off. I hope!

I think i'll go for the Maier though.

Reasons being - yes it's the cheapest but i've already got a chain guard so don't want to pay out for a new one. Also any of the chainguard / hugger combo types mean a break is two things out of order not just one. And i'm keen on hugger design as opposed to shock guard as i'm 99% i'll be doing 99% road so large bits of gravel/forestry breaking the hugger shouldn't be such an issue and the close fit will offer greater protection from spray.

I'll post when i've got it.

Right now there's a homemade shock guard in the offing...

 

[gordh]

I've fitted the Maier to my F650GS. Covers the 'innards' of the bike nicely. Supplied by Val of this parish.

 

[Smythson]

Have you made a decision Smythson?

In a roundabout way i ended up with the Maier shockguard. Excellent for both gravel (the knocks it takes sound terrible - so glad it's not the shock taking the pounding!) and rain, keeps the crud off too. Now i think i'd only get a hugger if i was regularly carrying a pillion in the wet other than that this does the job well.

All the best down under,

S

 

[Micky]

Mudslinger best by far .....

 

[Dean]

Yep Mudslinger keeps the water out