Useless hugger? - SV650.org

08-12-05, 03:55 PM

My curvy came with a hugger when I got it second hand. I've noticed, though, that it does very little to protect the shock/swingarm etc. from crud. I've had to wash it down twice in under a week because of the mess. I think this is because the hugger does not in any way cover the sides of the wheel (I think it's the Pyramid one). Are other huggers better?

08-12-05, 04:00 PM

I've got the genuine suzuki one on mine, still get a bit of muck on the swingarm which i think you will with any of them, all i get on the shock though is a bit of lube fling from the chain.

northwind · 08-12-05, 07:24 PM

Neither hugger I've had has done much to protect the arm, but the Pyramids one (the wee one that cableties to the swingarm) has been just as effective as the old one I had (Powerbronze?) at protecting the shock.

Sid Squid · 08-12-05, 07:45 PM

Many of the NWS huggers have an extended section that reaches down through the swingarm web and covers the shock - the one on my Kawasaki does and it gives excellent protection to the shock.

08-12-05, 07:46 PM

Not going to be much help, but my second hand K2 came with hugger already fitted (don't know what make) and shock/swingarm/undertray still gets dirty in the wet.

fizzwheel · 08-12-05, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Many of the NWS huggers have an extended section that reaches down through the swingarm web and covers the shock - the one on my Kawasaki does and it gives excellent protection to the shock.

I've got an NWS one on my curvey, it doesnt mount like that though, however it does seem to do a reasonable job, and covers a fair bit of the rear wheel. I cant really tell though as by the time I got my bike the rear shock was pretty manky, however though I dont think its got any dirtier

TBH its a nice bit of kit though

Biker Biggles · 08-12-05, 08:01 PM

You can't stop crud swirling round and getting on all parts of the bike if you ride it in the wet but the hugger will stop stuff firing off the back tyre at the shock.And another vote for NWS here as they do quality stuff that bolts on properly.They sometimes do sales of slight seconds as well which are worth a look.

TSM · 08-12-05, 08:17 PM

I did find the Pyramids hugger (the one you zip tie in) is ever so close to the tyre, on mine probably abount 0.5cm away. It also has an extended bit down but not huge.

08-12-05, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Many of the NWS huggers have an extended section that reaches down through the swingarm web and covers the shock - the one on my Kawasaki does and it gives excellent protection to the shock.

I've got an NWS one on my curvey, it doesnt mount like that though, however it does seem to do a reasonable job, and covers a fair bit of the rear wheel. I cant really tell though as by the time I got my bike the rear shock was pretty manky, however though I dont think its got any dirtier

TBH its a nice bit of kit though

I got a NWS and its very good

08-12-05, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Many of the NWS huggers have an extended section that reaches down through the swingarm web and covers the shock - the one on my Kawasaki does and it gives excellent protection to the shock.

As does the pyramid one.

I personally don't think it's possible to keep the shock away from ALL of the crap unless it was completely enclosed. I have found that the pyramid one is the best hugger that I have found for keeping the shock clean and dirt free

08-12-05, 03:55 PM	#1
Saracen Guest Posts: n/a	Useless hugger? My curvy came with a hugger when I got it second hand. I've noticed, though, that it does very little to protect the shock/swingarm etc. from crud. I've had to wash it down twice in under a week because of the mess. I think this is because the hugger does not in any way cover the sides of the wheel (I think it's the Pyramid one). Are other huggers better?

08-12-05, 07:24 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Neither hugger I've had has done much to protect the arm, but the Pyramids one (the wee one that cableties to the swingarm) has been just as effective as the old one I had (Powerbronze?) at protecting the shock. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

08-12-05, 07:45 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Many of the NWS huggers have an extended section that reaches down through the swingarm web and covers the shock - the one on my Kawasaki does and it gives excellent protection to the shock. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

08-12-05, 08:01 PM	#7
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	You can't stop crud swirling round and getting on all parts of the bike if you ride it in the wet but the hugger will stop stuff firing off the back tyre at the shock.And another vote for NWS here as they do quality stuff that bolts on properly.They sometimes do sales of slight seconds as well which are worth a look. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

08-12-05, 08:17 PM	#8
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I did find the Pyramids hugger (the one you zip tie in) is ever so close to the tyre, on mine probably abount 0.5cm away. It also has an extended bit down but not huge. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

08-12-05, 04:00 PM	#2
Foey Guest Posts: n/a	I've got the genuine suzuki one on mine, still get a bit of muck on the swingarm which i think you will with any of them, all i get on the shock though is a bit of lube fling from the chain.

08-12-05, 07:46 PM	#5
GregK2 Guest Posts: n/a	Not going to be much help, but my second hand K2 came with hugger already fitted (don't know what make) and shock/swingarm/undertray still gets dirty in the wet.

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