Should my hugger rub the tool box? - SV650.org

20-02-12, 05:14 PM

My previous SV, a K3 had a hugger which fitted well. I have now bought a K5 and a hugger for it. However the hugger is touching the tool box and rubbing. Is this normal - I have been assured this is, but it doesn't sound right to me (in fact it seems that the hugger is made for the K3)? If normal I will live with it, otherwise I will send it back and get a better fitting one.

jambo · 21-02-12, 12:19 PM

I wouldn't expect any bit of body work to rub as standard.

The K3 & K5 have different height sub-frames, and as a result the toolbox was relocated from being under the seat to being in a seperate box. If this hasn't been factored in then you will get issues. Speak to the company that supplied it, and ask if they're aware of this. Get one that fits or something will rub through or break at some point.

Jambo

21-02-12, 12:39 PM

Yeah. Would agree that you have a k3 hugger!

21-02-12, 12:39 PM

What make hugger did you buy?

21-02-12, 03:07 PM

I don't know what make it was - it was bought second hand. I have returned it and will order another. The hugger was cracked due to the rubbing and nearly rubbed through. Any recommendations on cheapish black huggers?

DarrenSV650S · 21-02-12, 03:37 PM

Wish I had a hugger rubbing my tool box

Paul the 6th · 21-02-12, 03:39 PM

Should my hugger rub the tool box?

Only if she sleeps on her side and you can get close enough.

20-02-12, 05:14 PM	#1
Aidan Guest Posts: n/a	Should my hugger rub the tool box? My previous SV, a K3 had a hugger which fitted well. I have now bought a K5 and a hugger for it. However the hugger is touching the tool box and rubbing. Is this normal - I have been assured this is, but it doesn't sound right to me (in fact it seems that the hugger is made for the K3)? If normal I will live with it, otherwise I will send it back and get a better fitting one.

21-02-12, 12:19 PM	#2
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Should my hugger rub the tool box? I wouldn't expect any bit of body work to rub as standard. The K3 & K5 have different height sub-frames, and as a result the toolbox was relocated from being under the seat to being in a seperate box. If this hasn't been factored in then you will get issues. Speak to the company that supplied it, and ask if they're aware of this. Get one that fits or something will rub through or break at some point. Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

21-02-12, 03:07 PM	#5
Aidan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Should my hugger rub the tool box? I don't know what make it was - it was bought second hand. I have returned it and will order another. The hugger was cracked due to the rubbing and nearly rubbed through. Any recommendations on cheapish black huggers?

21-02-12, 03:37 PM	#6
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Should my hugger rub the tool box? Wish I had a hugger rubbing my tool box

21-02-12, 03:39 PM	#7
Paul the 6th Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,790	Re: Should my hugger rub the tool box? Should my hugger rub the tool box? Only if she sleeps on her side and you can get close enough. __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012 - You were awesome Cbf600, sv650, sv1000, gsxr 750 srad, KTM adventure 950, gsxr 750 k1, gsxr 750 srad, fazer 1000, zx9r ninja..

21-02-12, 12:39 PM	#3
paiste Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah. Would agree that you have a k3 hugger!

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