Hugger, Belly Pan, Tail Tidy. Advice needed
 

Hello All

I have just bought a yellow K4 SV650S and joined the forum. I now want to personalise and improve the bike (I will deal with cosmetics first). I have a good look through the forum but still remain undecided and so I have listed a few questions below in the hope that those better informed than I am will advise me.

1. Hugger:- Narrowed down to Pyramid, Red Fox or OEM; would appreciate opinions on which is best? Also should I go for Black, Carbon Fibre or Yellow? I can't decide.

2. Belly Pan:- Looks like Poly 29 is best but is there a UK distributor? And does anyone have a link to a website as I can't find it?

3. Tail tidy:- Should I make my own using the template by Mitch in the FAQ section or go with a complete undertray, in which case what is best make? Colour coded or black?

4. Screen: I had a Fabri DB screen on my curvy SV and didn't rate it, as it seemed to direct the breeze into my helmet. I may also fit bar risers, which would obviously alter my riding position. I would be grateful for opinions on the best screen?

5. Bar risers:- Undecided whether to fit them yet. Does it make a big difference and what would be the best way to go?

Thanks
Richard

Re: Hugger, Belly Pan, Tail Tidy. Advice needed
 

The only mod on mine so far is the hugger, looking on here and other places it seems you have to cut the tool box ( well on mine K6, I know earlier models tools are under the seat) also seems that with the pyramid there has been some problems getting it squared up.

I went for a genuin Suzuki clour matched to my bike and it look great, price is the big prob, £160 for the original where the others I have seen on ebay £60 + - a bit

I am sure others will give you the info on the other items.
Barry

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I've got a Suzy rear hugger on mine (it's a K4 hugger on a K3 bike), didn't have to cut anything to get it on mind.......

Re: Hugger, Belly Pan, Tail Tidy. Advice needed
 

I put Ermax Hugger, Undertray and Screen on mine. Had no probs fitting it

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http://www.sportbikez.net/picture/27605

Theres a pic of mine

Re: Hugger, Belly Pan, Tail Tidy. Advice needed
 

Personally id steer clear of the pyramid huggers.. Seemed like the best option when i bought mine, as it covered the lower part of the shock, but i couldnt get it to sit properly and after 100miles or so it had started to rub on the tyre. Its currently collecting dust in the garage :(

As for the tail tidy, ive got a Hamicad on my K6 and love it! Took about 30mins to fit, is good quality and fits perfectly with the standard undertray :thumbsup:

HTH

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my pyramid carbon fitted loverly on the 1000.

Re: Hugger, Belly Pan, Tail Tidy. Advice needed
 

suzuki hugger fits straight on no messing. i got a tech7 d/b fits perfect and is good with the wind.

personally id go all yellow with the hugger bellypan and a seat cowl(about £40 now i think for a suzuki one)

Re: Hugger, Belly Pan, Tail Tidy. Advice needed
 

Thanks for the input.

I reckon I will start off by making a tail tidy as it's free, and if it all goes horribly wrong I will buy one.

I still can't decide on a hugger though.

Re: Hugger, Belly Pan, Tail Tidy. Advice needed
 

Here are the OEM hugger, cowl cover, and a Hamicad tidy on a K5 yellow. All fit well without any mods, drop right on easily. The looks are your own preference.
For belly pans, I like the look of the Powerbronze, but the one I like best is a race legal catch pan I saw on the Holeshot Performance web site, it is on the owner's personal track bike.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...Hardie1020.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...Hardie1021.jpg