I had been thinking about getting one of Mark Hooton's Crud Catchers for my 2010 GSA for some time. I already had a couple of Mark's quality products on my bike, but despite reading rave reviews about the Crud Catcher I hadn't bitten the bullet and ordered one yet.
The main reason being that I had a genuine BMW Enduro Bash Plate fitted on my bike by the dealer when I bought it, and it was considerably different from both the OE and 30th Anniversary sump guards, and wasn’t sure how the two available Crud Catchers variants would work with mine.
I contacted Mark, and although he wasn’t aware of my type of sump guard, he said he’d do a bit of research and get back to me…
….the following day I received a message saying that he’d looked into it and knew the one I meant….
….the next day I received a parcel in the post with a specially made bespoke Enduro Sump Guard Crud Catcher, along with a note saying that if it wasn’t perfect to contact him with the details and he’d make a new one to meet my requirements! What service!…and I hadn’t even paid yet!!!
It was clear to see that even by just offering the Crud Catcher up to the bike that it seemed pretty much spot on! So whatever research Mark had done, or wealth of experience he had called upon, it had paid off.
The next challenge was fitting it……I have to admit now that I am a mechanical numpty!…we’re talking an idiot with a spanner here!
…..but after a couple of reads of the clearly written, and easy to follow instructions, I set about the task with enthusiasm and a torque wrench!
Having removed the four existing bolts, I pushed the four new longer bolts through the plate, slid on the spacer sleeves in the appropriate positions. Then using a T30 torx socket, I wound the bolts in just by turning the socket with my fingers until the Crud Catcher was in place.
I’ve got to say that there was no need to adjust the position of it whatsoever. The holes were obviously drilled in exactly the right place, so that once all the bolts were finger tight it settled into the correct position…and the size of it, or dimensions of it in relationship to the sump guard, were perfect…absolutely spot on!
Next was putting a torque wrench to the socket and doing the four bolts up to 8Nm and it was done! I didn’t actually time it, but it was all finished in minutes! It couldn’t have been simpler, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the results.
This is a top quality product, from the manufacture and design of the plate, to the top quality bolts and spacers supplied. And the customer service is unrivalled…these aren’t Crud Catchers, these are Mark’s individually made creations, and he cares about every one, and each of his customers that buys one.
I really can’t praise the product, or Mark, highly enough. Both are top quality, and I certainly would recommend the Crud Catcher, and any of the Cymarc products (…I absolutely love my spot light protectors!) to anyone, my only regret is that I didn’t get one years ago.
So a big thank you to Mark for a great product, and for great service, I will be back for more from your website soon….
(Once I get the bike out on the road I’ll get some better photos done…)
The main reason being that I had a genuine BMW Enduro Bash Plate fitted on my bike by the dealer when I bought it, and it was considerably different from both the OE and 30th Anniversary sump guards, and wasn’t sure how the two available Crud Catchers variants would work with mine.
I contacted Mark, and although he wasn’t aware of my type of sump guard, he said he’d do a bit of research and get back to me…
….the following day I received a message saying that he’d looked into it and knew the one I meant….
….the next day I received a parcel in the post with a specially made bespoke Enduro Sump Guard Crud Catcher, along with a note saying that if it wasn’t perfect to contact him with the details and he’d make a new one to meet my requirements! What service!…and I hadn’t even paid yet!!!
It was clear to see that even by just offering the Crud Catcher up to the bike that it seemed pretty much spot on! So whatever research Mark had done, or wealth of experience he had called upon, it had paid off.
The next challenge was fitting it……I have to admit now that I am a mechanical numpty!…we’re talking an idiot with a spanner here!
…..but after a couple of reads of the clearly written, and easy to follow instructions, I set about the task with enthusiasm and a torque wrench!Having removed the four existing bolts, I pushed the four new longer bolts through the plate, slid on the spacer sleeves in the appropriate positions. Then using a T30 torx socket, I wound the bolts in just by turning the socket with my fingers until the Crud Catcher was in place.
I’ve got to say that there was no need to adjust the position of it whatsoever. The holes were obviously drilled in exactly the right place, so that once all the bolts were finger tight it settled into the correct position…and the size of it, or dimensions of it in relationship to the sump guard, were perfect…absolutely spot on!
Next was putting a torque wrench to the socket and doing the four bolts up to 8Nm and it was done! I didn’t actually time it, but it was all finished in minutes! It couldn’t have been simpler, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the results.
This is a top quality product, from the manufacture and design of the plate, to the top quality bolts and spacers supplied. And the customer service is unrivalled…these aren’t Crud Catchers, these are Mark’s individually made creations, and he cares about every one, and each of his customers that buys one.
I really can’t praise the product, or Mark, highly enough. Both are top quality, and I certainly would recommend the Crud Catcher, and any of the Cymarc products (…I absolutely love my spot light protectors!) to anyone, my only regret is that I didn’t get one years ago.
So a big thank you to Mark for a great product, and for great service, I will be back for more from your website soon….
(Once I get the bike out on the road I’ll get some better photos done…)
I will post a pic if I can manage to use this IPunk 
A nice Cymarc powder coated one would look lovely on my Triple Black.
Put that wine down and get planning.
