Spray protection 1200GSA 08

LittleMark

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OK, recently I've been finding that by the time I get to work after commuting on B roads I have a lot of muddy spray splashed all up my back and all over the back of the seat area.

So I'm looking at trying to cut down the amount of muddy spray that reaches the back of the jacket and the top of the seat.

Which is best for cutting down the spray that reaches the back of my jacket?

The MUDSLINGER?

(Doesn't this mainly stop spray over the battery, spring and legs? Does it protect the back from spray?)

The NUMBER PLATE EXTENDER ?

(seems like the one I need)

The HUGGER?

(does the same job as the mudslinger? Does it protect the back?)

Or is there some other product I've not found mention of yet?
What's the consensus (if there is such a thing as a consensus amongst bikers :blast )?
 
John Armstrong said:
A top box works for me :)
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Aha, I knew there was somthing I hadn't looked into! :)

I've got the panniers but never bothered with the top box as I usually take a big roll sack on tours. But I guess if it helps me turning up looking like the "swamp thing" at work, and gives me extra storage space then I'll look into it.

Cheers.
 
Huggers don't do much of a job in stopping spray at the rear and up your back. They're not long enough, and they're too close to the tyre.

Before I worked this out, I bought a carbon fibre hugger, (which looks nice), but eventually fitted the flap thing to protect the suspension unit and a number plate extender to protect me. :blast
 
LittleMark said:
Aha, I knew there was somthing I hadn't looked into! :)

I've got the panniers but never bothered with the top box as I usually take a big roll sack on tours. But I guess if it helps me turning up looking like the "swamp thing" at work, and gives me extra storage space then I'll look into it.

Cheers.
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Having the panniers on and filtering is too much faff to be doing it day in / day out. But a topbox whilst probably not winning any style awards :( does tick the convenience box :)
 
So, just to clarify, do peeps think the number plate extender works well then :nenau

I too have a mudsling 'thing' which is great at protecting the shock and legs from cr@p but does nothing to protect me or a pillion from spray kicked up from the back of the bike.

Andres
 
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Cheers for all the replies.....

Looks like Rugged Roads will be getting an order, and I'm off to find some rubber/plastic to have a go at the "build your own mudflap". :thumb2
 
I have used the Touratech number plate extender on my last 1200gs and a my new GSA and it works a treat.
 
before you try anything, check out the BestRest spray stopper. It'll stop spray up your back and protect all the bits on the rear underside of your bike
 
JPB said:
before you try anything, check out the BestRest spray stopper. It'll stop spray up your back and protect all the bits on the rear underside of your bike
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$80 for a rubber flap... its an improved version of the item in the link above but still.

i would rather use the pattern supplied in the link but then again i have been known to be tight:augie
 
Will be off to get some supplies of rubber and plastic at the weekend by the look of it.

Fitted the rugged roads numberplate extender, and it does cut out some of the spray, but to be honest not nearly enough. Still getting a pretty good caking.
Just wish I knew exactly where the spray was coming from. Got a feeling I need to do something about sray coming up on either side of the number plate that the extender just isn't catching, or possilby spray from the sides. Maybe a mudslinger is the answer?

Think I'll try the DIY approach. :thumb
 
Unless you`ve got a topbox fitted you`re gonna get a wet dirty back IME. All the spray you fling up from the back wheel get pulled toward you with the presure difference when you`re riding. Ever noticed how wet and dirty a hatchback or estate rear window gets? Similar thing :thumb2 If you weren`t sat up as much the airflow would go over you and keep the spray off you back ie a sportsbike position.

So there, don`t bother :D
 
Big Lee said:
Unless you`ve got a topbox fitted you`re gonna get a wet dirty back IME. All the spray you fling up from the back wheel get pulled toward you with the presure difference when you`re riding. Ever noticed how wet and dirty a hatchback or estate rear window gets? Similar thing :thumb2 If you weren`t sat up as much the airflow would go over you and keep the spray off you back ie a sportsbike position.
So there, don`t bother :D
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But that's just a design issue (or a character flaw you might say). My last bike was a Bandit, similar ridding position, but obviously had good mud-guards and not so much clearance between the wheel and rider. This meant the crap was caught and I stayed drier than I currently do. There WILL be things that can be done (other than forking out for a top-box) to either stop or reduce this muck from reaching the rider, it's just a matter of figuring out what needs doing and where. I'm on a mission..... :D
 
Well good luck glasshopper :thumb2
Keep us up to date when you finally say "ah bollocks to it" :D

Just a thought but why don`t you remove the screen and try that, it`s the biggest difference to a Bandit I can think of?
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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