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Dwardo
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 11:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I keep thinking about getting rid of that stupid looking rear hugger. I would keep the small belt guard below the belt to discourage stones from landing on the belt. I know it would throw more water but it throws a lot of water anyway. Riding the M2 in the rain makes a very wet back. Anybody done that and have trouble with getting saddlebags, passengers, etc. tangled up in the wheel? What about throwing water all over the electrics and stuff? Comments?
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Sleez
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 01:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i trimmed mine (S3) to be only the upper belt guard, it works and looks fine. i haven't had any issues with any entanglements. it does get a bit messier under the seat though.
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Koz5150
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 03:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Consider replacing the the small bolt, washer, and nut in between the frame and the grounding strap with a stainless steel parts. If these get rusty (as they will) your bike will not run. Take this from an M2 owner who has not been running a tire hugger for 5 years.
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Jramsey
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 03:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My X1's hugger and lower belt guard have been painted to match the bike(red snap) and most people say it sets the bike off from the others.
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Werewulf
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 03:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

be carefull!..you start out doing little things like this and the next thing you know, youre ripping the tags off your mattress!
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Jramsey
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 03:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I thought those mattress tags stated it was illegal to do so.
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Crashbuell
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Something else to consider...If you are going to ride even when the road is damp it will throw dirt up on top of your oil tank and specifically around your oil cap, with grit trying to fall into your oil tank when you try to check it. If you still have the "cork" style oil cap and haven't upgraded to the super-cool threaded style, you might want to keep some kind of fender on it for now. Just my 2 pesos.
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Bad_karma
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 02:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You also have fuse and relays up under the body work. I have only cut mine back for those reasons.
Joe
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Igneroid
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mebey I dont "get it" but I thought the hugger was very cool, first time I saw it. Functional, understated and barely visible till you really look...


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Chasespeed
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 07:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I havent had a hugger on mine since 05....no issues.. and I DO ride in all weather...

You will be fine, if you have dielectric grease on your connections and fuses like you should anyway, it wont matter...

Chase
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Djkaplan
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"...I thought the hugger was very cool, first time I saw it."

Me too... I love the hugger! The funny part is that everyone I know that has a sportbike that didn't come with one goes out of their way to get one.
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Werewulf
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yep, its like the cheese grater on my xb... everyone removes them and i think its the best part of the styling...
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Koz5150
Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 09:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry, I got to disagree. The hugger looks like a cheap piece of plastic on the bike.

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Psycrow
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm in the middle. I like a huger but the stock one looks like cheap plastic, and I do not like the part that sticks way out on the belt side. I am contemplating cutting it back somehow. Anyone got pics of a trimmed stock huger?
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Bad_karma
Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 04:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jeff
That belt guard is the piece I'm working on now. Will post a thread later with a few shapes draw on tape let me know what you think.
Ken
That is a sweet looking M2. But not having the hugger kinda leaves an unfinished look IMO, still a great looking bike.
Joe
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Koz5150
Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 09:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I did build a belt gaurd for my bike (polished Stainless steel) which you can't see in that picture. You may have seen them for sale on eBay. A friend of mine has been selling them. If I could take more off the bike I would, I am in the "Less is More" group when it comes to bikes. I just haven't had the time lately to do more work.
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Igneroid
Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 09:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Awesome lookin bike Koz. Ive seen it on Ebay with the stainless steel chain guard.Lots of hours put into that Im sure. I see your point. With all the polished and chrome parts, the hugger would look out of place.
However, I do think it(hugger) looks proper on my bike.
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Scott_in_nh
Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The hugger looks like a cheap piece of plastic on the bike.

You are right because it is! My S3 was missing the hugger when I bought it, but I found a good deal on a Buell carbon fiber hugger on e-bay.
Looks great, goes with the CF ham can
and weights about as much as 2 pieces of paper......
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Djkaplan
Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 - 02:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not only do I like the hugger, I like all the black plastic everyone else removes!

It's win/win/win!
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