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11-10-20, 05:53 PM | #41 |
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RE the tail tidy, i think it depends on your Bike's main use. If it's a toy, you probably will prioritise form over function, and if its a commuter bike the opposite will apply.
I ride my bike (not an SV) in all weathers, and it does/did get used frequently for commuting. The tail tidy/number plate holder prevents a lot of spray being kicked up the rear of the bike. Which not only helps in keeping the mess down, but also in terms of visibility in poor weather/road conditions too. |
11-10-20, 06:56 PM | #42 | |
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I really don't think a lower numberplate and a few mil of plastic make that much odds - tail tidy or no tail tidy - I'd be fitting a rear hugger. Your numberplate shovel isn't exactly protecting your shock or linkage from spray is it.
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ps a bit tongue in cheek . Last edited by svenrico; 12-10-20 at 10:39 AM. |
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I don't suppose you are talking protection Mad Max style? YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjS5...l=indicatorRSI
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12-10-20, 02:37 PM | #45 |
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Mine had different pipes that looked more like cannons than guns
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12-10-20, 03:36 PM | #46 | |
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The issue with a Hugger is that it creates vortices as it sits so close to the wheel/tyre that can make it even dirtier/messy around the swingarm and surrounding areas, then not having one at all . . . |
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12-10-20, 04:33 PM | #49 |
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Someone should tell Yamaha engineers what huggers are supposed to do. The XSR900 has a minimalist one which reaches about halfway between the shock and the top of the tyre. This means the underside of the seat, where in their wisdom they decided to put the seat lock keyhole , gets absolutely covered in crud.
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