hugger info needed 2008 R1200GS

[LBL]

Hi All,

Just wanted to know if anyone has had the same problem as me, ive had two Pyramid huggers and both have cracked around the mounting point. Pyramid where good enough to exchange the plastic section but i gave up in the end and sold it.

The bike isnt used off road and was not overly abused well maybe the odd wheelie but nothing enough to keep breaking it, i realise that with only one mounting point for the single sided swingarm doesnt help but i dont think that it should just be cracking the way it did.

Thoughts anyone

 

[JPB]

I got rid of the crappy Pyramid hugger on eBay and fitted a BestRest Spraystopper. It's a neoprene shroud that protects the the entire rear underside far better than even a good hugger, which the Pyramid isn't. Takes about 10 minutes to fit and weighs less.

 

[LBL]

hugger

Cheers have they a website so i can see one, is it simular to mudsling, which IMHO looks like a cheap bit of plastic ( sorry mudsling owners )

 

[trebor]

Cheers have they a website so i can see one, is it simular to mudsling, which IMHO looks like a cheap bit of plastic ( sorry mudsling owners )

In that case wait until you see the SprayStopper here.

I'm sure it does the job admirably but it seems a bit expensive for a bit of cut out neoprene

 

[Tartan Terror]

I have the Imberger carbon hugger on mine and it's the best around IMHO. Not cheap but well made and looks way better than the rest.

 

[JKM]

Hugger

I've a Wunderlich Carbon job fitted as well and it certainly is well made and looks the 'dogs'. However, I don't intend doing any serious off road. I fitted it and kept the rear shock protector on as well, works no problemo - Had problems sourcing one, some retailers saying they couldn't get their hands on them. 'Rainbow' came to the rescue no problems. Definately pricey though.

 

[VAL. H.]

I bought the Pyramid hugger in 2005. Fitted it, rode the bike down the drive and back 'about half a mile' took it off and sent it back.

I don't think I have ever come across something so badly designed that is still on sale after three years of complaints and refunds




Val.

 

[Bub]

I have the wonderlicht/ilimberger carbon hugger, and its been on for about 18000 miles.... No problems with it, and it does the job well.

Not cheap, but better than buying a pyramid crap hugger that breaks IMHO

 

[swissrob]

I have the wonderlicht/ilimberger carbon hugger, and its been on for about 18000 miles.... No problems with it, and it does the job well.

Not cheap, but better than buying a pyramid crap hugger that breaks IMHO

Any problems with it rubbing on the swing arm?

 

[Tartan Terror]

No rubbing what so ever.

 

[john1215]

Hi,

I'm relatively new to biking since I had a mid life crisis at the age of 53 and decided to give it a go. I wish I'd done it years ago, anyway the point of my post is this-

What is a hugger? and what is the reason for having one. This is a serious question and I'm not just having a go

 

[JPB]

I believe a mudsling is a rigid plastic thing. The spray stopper is a heavy-guage neoprene shroud - like a piece of black rubber. It's very unobtrusive on the bike, so if you're someone who likes the look of a trick hugger it's not for you. But it covers more area and does the job better than anything else I've seen.

 

[JPB]

A hugger is like an extra mudguard that fits very close to (ie hugs) the real wheel. The idea is to protect the underside of your bike (including rear shock, battery etc) and rider's legs from water and crap thrown-up by the rear wheel. Now you might be thinking surely that's what mudguards are for so why don't bike manufacturers just fit ones that work properly? However that, as Father Jack used to say, would be an ecumenical question...

 

[john1215]

A hugger is like an extra mudguard that fits very close to (ie hugs) the real wheel. The idea is to protect the underside of your bike (including rear shock, battery etc) and rider's legs from water and crap thrown-up by the rear wheel. Now you might be thinking surely that's what mudguards are for so why don't bike manufacturers just fit ones that work properly? However that, as Father Jack used to say, would be an ecumenical question...

Thanks for the help

 

[Tartan Terror]

He also used to say Feck, drink, gurls feck

 

[magpie]

I have a skidmarx hugger its been on the bike for 8,000 miles no probs and works great.

£95.00

http://www.skidmarx.co.uk/section/mudguards/rear_huggers/other.html

 

[SMB]

Hugger

How about one of these.

http://www.motorradzubehoer-hornig.de/de/016_01068__BMW_R_1200_GS_Adv_HP2__Rear_Hugger.html


They seem to have a twin attachment system

 

[phil1200gs]

Best one yet!!!

How about one of these.

http://www.motorradzubehoer-hornig.de/de/016_01068__BMW_R_1200_GS_Adv_HP2__Rear_Hugger.html


They seem to have a twin attachment system

Superb,at last a proper design to keep the worst at bay.
Do you know where they can be purchased and for how much??

Cheers

Phil

 

[SMB]

I have done an internet order from them before. Quick delivery as well.
SMB