Any one had a hugger and replaced with a mudsling or visa versa? Which one keeps the crap of the rider best?
Keeping out the crud!!
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Had Illimberger Hugger on my GS, brilliant! Now got GSA and had Mudsling fitted, so I could have knobbly tyres on. Big mistake as the Mudsling allows crud to go everywhere. I'm now looking for another hugger, which I'll take off if I change the tyres. Expensive lesson learned!
LBL
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I had 2 huggers and broke them both ( not off road, occasional wheelie tho 
) so went for a mudsling, works fine for me.
) so went for a mudsling, works fine for me.ianp5uk
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I have a hugger. Today we rode a lot of B roads, some C and some UCR. There's still a lot of crud where I don't want it.
jogo
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I can not compare mudsling and hugger as I only have experience with the latter (Ilmberger). I've had it for about 25000km now and it has proven to be one of the most significant improvements I did to the bike. However, I don't do offroad and it might not be the way to go if you do.
By looking at the muddsling I very much doubt that it can be very effective on road in the rain.
By looking at the muddsling I very much doubt that it can be very effective on road in the rain.
I have the mudsling, and find it does work.....
....however, I find that fitting side panels on the frame, like the ones Touratech and Wunderlich make, these do a great job of reducing the amount of crud that flies around, hitting you in the legs etc.
I had side panels (..but no Mudsling) fitted from new on my first Gsa, and never experienced the muck many moaned of...
..then bought another Gsa last year, and run it for a while without any panels, and I couldn't believe the amount of dirt and mud thrown across the bike and over my legs!.....I then fitted side panels and a Mudsling, and instantly everything was put under control again.
I've never tried a hugger.....but I don't think a Gsa is a hugger type of bike.
....however, I find that fitting side panels on the frame, like the ones Touratech and Wunderlich make, these do a great job of reducing the amount of crud that flies around, hitting you in the legs etc.
I had side panels (..but no Mudsling) fitted from new on my first Gsa, and never experienced the muck many moaned of...
..then bought another Gsa last year, and run it for a while without any panels, and I couldn't believe the amount of dirt and mud thrown across the bike and over my legs!.....I then fitted side panels and a Mudsling, and instantly everything was put under control again.
I've never tried a hugger.....but I don't think a Gsa is a hugger type of bike.
NLC
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Just got a Maier splash guard from Val h. of this parish. The bike is much easier to clean up and does a great job of keeping the crap out of the battery area and my legs. Sure a small amount mud sticks to the inside but what mud doesn't stick 
. If you did find that the mud built up you could use a plastic safe lubricant but I find water works great. 
. If you did find that the mud built up you could use a plastic safe lubricant but I find water works great. 
Mark Hooton
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Yep I agree
Yep - I`ve a hugger which seems ok but I would agree with the comments about off road - I don`t think a hugger would be the best choice due to clearance.
I actually use my own side panels (www.cymarcbikeparts.co.uk) but I aint trying to sell you anything - the point is that anybodys side panels will make a difference and there are some good ones made by other people.
I saw a mudslinger at the weekend and was very impressed.
Yep - I`ve a hugger which seems ok but I would agree with the comments about off road - I don`t think a hugger would be the best choice due to clearance.
I actually use my own side panels (www.cymarcbikeparts.co.uk) but I aint trying to sell you anything - the point is that anybodys side panels will make a difference and there are some good ones made by other people.
I saw a mudslinger at the weekend and was very impressed.
could you make one of them out of stainless
sven
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I had a Puig hugger which didn't seem particularly effective and the aluminum mounting bracket broke in the Dolomites, so it went in the bin and I spent some of the refund on a Maier spalshguard instead (same as a Mudsling but cheaper). Only been to Allan Jeffereis and back so far, so can't really comment upon how effective it is 
Spray stopper
A mate of mine uses one of these http://www.bestrestproducts.com/p-70-spraystopper.aspx
His bike stays a lot cleaner than mine using a mudlsing but it doesn't look quite as elegant
A mate of mine uses one of these http://www.bestrestproducts.com/p-70-spraystopper.aspx
His bike stays a lot cleaner than mine using a mudlsing but it doesn't look quite as elegant
Ive got side panels which stops a bit of muck but would still like to stop more!!
I have a Mudsling to protect the ESA rear shock, and an Ilmberger carbon fibre hugger to reduce spray off the rear tyre (from my 2004 bike). I don't think they were meant to be used together, but I have no problems with them hitting each other.
Even in the heavy rain this weekend, my trouser legs stayed clear of road spray (although wet anyway).
Even in the heavy rain this weekend, my trouser legs stayed clear of road spray (although wet anyway).
I use a mudsling. Works well. However, I will be removing it as this defeats the object of being covered in mud,road dirt, salt and remains of roadkill as I like to turn up at work looking like I`ve run to Tibet & back
I use a mudsling. Works well. However, I will be removing it as this defeats the object of being covered in mud,road dirt, salt and remains of roadkill as I like to turn up at work looking like I`ve run to Tibet & back
So you wont mind me borrowing it so I look clean and you look even harder!!!
Heres a pic. It didnt look this clean after an hour in the rainBattery & coil were protected tho.
Does look as though it would help, do you get much tom tit on the back seat area??
I have had it on for two weeks now. Really made a difference. Underside is alot cleaner and has cut down/virtually stopped crud being thrown at coil / battery & lower arm. Legs are dryer too . Its a good design and fit is snug. Easy fitment. Five minutes. Some would say expensive but its like everything, you get what you pay for.
Kiwirichard
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Spraystopper
I have a spraystopper. Particularly for mud etc. Keeps the shock, battery, legs etc clean.
Works surprisingly well
Richard
I have a spraystopper. Particularly for mud etc. Keeps the shock, battery, legs etc clean.
Works surprisingly well
Richard
JJ's GS
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I had a pyramid hugger which was good but then broke where it bolts to the metal bracket.
Now have a Maier splashguard (cheaper mudsling) and I don't think it's as effective as the hugger.
Out on sunday and it poured with rain. I was in it for about hour and the bike was covered in dirt at the back.
My wife and I both had a lot of dirt at back of legs which wasn't as bad with the hugger.
Just a shame that the huggers keep breaking.
JJ
Now have a Maier splashguard (cheaper mudsling) and I don't think it's as effective as the hugger.
Out on sunday and it poured with rain. I was in it for about hour and the bike was covered in dirt at the back.
My wife and I both had a lot of dirt at back of legs which wasn't as bad with the hugger.
Just a shame that the huggers keep breaking.
JJ
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