R1250RS - hugger or mudsling?

[littleade]

What's the collective experience on this. On my GS I have had both in the past and as has been widely reported neither provided a complete solution, the mudsling does a good job of protecting the rear shock but nothing else, while the hugger isn't as good in protecting the shock but also keeps some of the crap off the rest of the bike and rider, so is more of a compromise. I've seen this on evilbay which looks like it's bigger than the Puig one I have for the GS but I've no idwa whether it's any good or what the build quality is like

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My intention is to buy either 1 or the other but not both so was wondering what everyone else uses and if there's anything elsevout there that's better than the mudsling or Puig hugger

Ta

 

[Morety]

Personally? Protecting the shock is what I've regarded as a priority. Muck can be more easily cleaned off the more accessible parts of the bike. It's all I have fitted to me but I will probably add a hugger too as doing both makes a lot of sense.

 

[zoltan]

I have 3 bits: hugger, mudsling and the wider BMW mudguard which goes under the number plate. Looks shit but does the job. It's the item on the left of the picture.

 

[littleade]

The ad says it goes right down to the swingarm and protects the rear shock so I might give one a go. Seems to get plenty of positive reviews on other listings he's got for similar items too (gloss or carbon fibre rather than the matt one listed here)

 

[DevonAl]

I have the same as Zoltan, but as he says the mudguard extension looks crap and it’s still in the box and happy with the mudsling and hugger on my R, a pillion helps when it’s wet too as most of the sprays gets on their legs first!!
Al,

 

[ChazzyB]

I have 3 bits: hugger, mudsling and the wider BMW mudguard which goes under the number plate. Looks shit but does the job. It's the item on the left of the picture.

I've got a Mudsling and the wider mudguard on my 1200R. I reckon the wider mudguard makes zero difference to how dirty either I or the bike gets.

 

[steadysteve]

Has anyone tried the rear mudguard shovel thing that the GS uses ? It fastens onto the final drive unit.
The RS FD has the threaded holes already there.

 

[Morety]

Has anyone tried the rear mudguard shovel thing that the GS uses ? It fastens onto the final drive unit.
The RS FD has the threaded holes already there.

Judging by the state that my GSA used to get into, I'd say it makes very little difference at all as its primary purpose, besides "looking cool" was to help keep great wads of mud coming round for all the roughty tufty off roaders. Mudsling and hugger seems to be the way to go and you can get huggers which unlike some, do actually cover a lot of the wheel. such as the power-bronze version. The only thing I don't like about that particular one is the mounting brackets are ugly and stick out like they came from a badly designed mechano set

 

[steadysteve]

Judging by the state that my GSA used to get into, I'd say it makes very little difference at all as its primary purpose, besides "looking cool" was to help keep great wads of mud coming round for all the roughty tufty off roaders. Mudsling and hugger seems to be the way to go and you can get huggers which unlike some, do actually cover a lot of the wheel. such as the power-bronze version. The only thing I don't like about that particular one is the mounting brackets are ugly and stick out like they came from a badly designed mechano set

I’ve only had experience with a hugger on a GS but didn’t like the way it used one of the main bolts on the back end. Paralever pivot bolt maybe, can’t remember exactly…
I already have a mudsling but I’ll maybe have another look at huggers.
Cheers

 

[ChazzyB]

Has anyone tried the rear mudguard shovel thing that the GS uses ? It fastens onto the final drive unit.
The RS FD has the threaded holes already there.

Bizarrely, the GS has a different offset to the shaft, so the wheel centre line to bevel box distance is different. A GS shovel fitted to a R doesn't sit centrally over the wheel. It's not a lot out, but it shouts at me, "not right".

A member here some years back documented his project with an LC K50 GS to fit a 180 section rear and 17" front wheel. From memory, he used the complete final drive off an RT to make it line up.

 

[DevonAl]

I’ve only had experience with a hugger on a GS but didn’t like the way it used one of the main bolts on the back end. Paralever pivot bolt maybe, can’t remember exactly…
I already have a mudsling but I’ll maybe have another look at huggers.
Cheers

I had a puig hugger that fitted as you describe and the arm snapped, fortunately it was held in place by the other bolts and didn’t go into the wheel.

Al.

 

[littleade]

I had a puig hugger that fitted as you describe and the arm snapped, fortunately it was held in place by the other bolts and didn’t go into the wheel.

Al.

Thanks Al,

I'm definitely leaning towards just fitting the mudsling and putting up with the consequences rather than risk the hugger failing and the potential damage that could do as I don't ride in the rain much.

 

[littleade]

I've had an update from Nippy regarding the MachineArt mudsling for the RS, which is currently out of stock and not due in until the end of September. They've suggested this as an alternative which too is out of stock but due in shortly. Has anyone bought/seen the one from Wunderlict as from the photos it looks like it offers more protection to the rider than the mudsling does.

Wunderlich Splash guard R1200R LC, R1200RS LC, R1250R, R1250RS

www.nippynormans.com

 

[Boxerboy55]

How do you clean the shock?

Does it become part of the annual service when you cut the tie wraps off?

ps - I'm a hugger and Aussie mudguard rider.

 

[wessie]

Cotswold has the wider mudguard in stock at £55

BMW Motorrad Rear Mudguard Extension

BMW Motorrad Rear Mudguard Extension BMW Motorrad rear mudguard extension for the R1200R R1200RS R1250R and R1250RS Add extra protection to reduce spray and dirt getting up around the tail unit and topcase. Originally designed for the Australia and New Zealand market. Easy to fit with no cutting...

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I meant to to pick up one before leaving Cheltenham as my Puig hugger did as they all do eventually, cracked at the swing arm bolt.

 

[littleade]

How do you clean the shock?

Does it become part of the annual service when you cut the tie wraps off?

ps - I'm a hugger and Aussie mudguard rider.

A good point. Looking at Wunderlict's site access to the rear shock seems to be more restricted than the MachineArt Mudsling, which I haven't had an issue with on the GS using a microfibre mit.

https://www.wunderlich.de/shop/media/catalog/product/4/1/41590-202_03_1500_blank.jpg

 

[littleade]

Cotswold has the wider mudguard in stock at £55

BMW Motorrad Rear Mudguard Extension

BMW Motorrad Rear Mudguard Extension BMW Motorrad rear mudguard extension for the R1200R R1200RS R1250R and R1250RS Add extra protection to reduce spray and dirt getting up around the tail unit and topcase. Originally designed for the Australia and New Zealand market. Easy to fit with no cutting...

cotswoldbmwmotorradonline.co.uk

I meant to to pick up one before leaving Cheltenham as my Puig hugger did as they all do eventually, cracked at the swing arm bolt.

Thanks,

I can't believe a genuine BMW part is cheaper than other bits of strap on/bolt on plastic. It doesn't protect the shock though which is my main aim but useful to know about if I have problems with spray once I get off the fence and make my mind up

 

[wust588]

Mudsling for me, except I couldn't get hold of one recently, and was offered the Wunderlich version. I've fitted a Mudsling on a previous bike, and thought it
good quality. Am not impressed with the Wunderlich "splash guard" at all, and think it inferior to the Mudsling.

 

[littleade]

Mudsling for me, except I couldn't get hold of one recently, and was offered the Wunderlich version. I've fitted a Mudsling on a previous bike, and thought it
good quality. Am not impressed with the Wunderlich "splash guard" at all, and think it inferior to the Mudsling.

Thanks for the feedback on the splashguard. I won't be getting my RS until mid September so I can wait until they're back in stock depending on my fence sitting decision

 

[glyndwr]

Thanks for the feedback on the splashguard. I won't be getting my RS until mid September so I can wait until they're back in stock depending on my fence sitting decision

I got a mudsling thing off ali express for £27 and it does the job