Hugger or splashguard?????

[rickyxsara]

What do you recommend for a 2010 GS (when i get it.) Bike will be mainly for pleasure and will not be used for all year round commuting. Thanks in advance.

 

[Beemerman59]

Neither - Mudsling

Will protect the rear shock better and keeps the crap off the backs of your legs.

 

[Bikerjim]

I commute all year round and got the hugger and a fender extender

Both worth it

If you go off road take the hugger off (only takes 5 mins)

Jim

Dohhh just re read that "forget it"

 

[GSband]

+1 for Mudsling.
Not only does a mudsling protect suspension and battery, it keeps your lower legs clean.
Several types about, my Wunderlich Inner Fender (as an example) is doing an excellent job.
I had a hugger before, that did the job too, but a hugger increases the unsprung weight, and can rattle (depending on fixtures and construction).

 

[Balders1450]

What do you recommend for a 2010 GS (when i get it.) Bike will be mainly for pleasure and will not be used for all year round commuting. Thanks in advance.

http://www.iliumworks.com/

 

[skywalker]

Fit the mudsling. We fit loads and it fits spot on . Huggers are a complete waste of time and do nothing apart from amplifying road noise. Haven't seen a decent one yet

 

[geotim]

+1 Mudsling

Fitted one on my GSA last year - perfect. Was on in seconds and does what it says on the tin.

 

[advancedbiker]

+1 Mudslinger

Fitted one on my 2008 R1200GS, in seconds and it works great. I am new to the BM and in my view the best choice

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[NAB]

Ilmberger carbon hugger if only road riding, Mudsling if any off road use

 

[bod]

Don't buy a Pyramid hugger! The plastic blade parts company with the tin bracket in weeks - £120 worth of tat!

 

[blobbs]

Mudsling for me, Ricky

 

[OldCroc]

Don't buy a Pyramid hugger! The plastic blade parts company with the tin bracket in weeks - £120 worth of tat!

+1 and the bottom rubs the finish off the final drive where it touches AND it rubs against the rear brake banjo where it fits to the caliper!!

OldCrock

 

[R1200GSA]

Maier Splash Guard.

http://www.iliumworks.com/Store_Detail.cfm?ID=229954&InfoID=5919

2 screws and 4 zip ties. Literally fitted in 2 minutes and about 1/2 the price of a mudsling.

 

[rickyxsara]

Thanks guys, just ordered the one in the previous post.

 

[robfin]

+1 for Maier Splashgaurd...Can't fault it!
robfin

 

[rickyxsara]

How long does delivery take?????

 

[rickyxsara]

Now have said item fitted and is an invaluble accessory in my opinion.

 

[Big Red]

The wife as pillion stops all the crap getting on me

 

[bmconvert]

another vote for the mudsling.....

 

[edtxw01]

Maier Rear Splash Guard

First post for me.

I've recently swapped my R1150GS for a 1200. I read the advice on here about huggers v splash guards and went for the Maier Rear Splash Guard.

The splash guard including shipping cost $88.63 + the import cost £17

From here: http://www.iliumworks.com/Store_Detail.cfm?ID=229954&InfoID=5919

It fits like a glove, I'm very pleased with it and like everyone else wonder why BMW don't fit these as standard.

Thanks to all on here who provided the good advice.