Hugger

[1badasbusa]

I didn't want to step on anyone tred so I figured I would just start a new one. Where is a good place to get a hugger fender and what are most of you guys running ? The chain guard one,or just the plain hugger with a seperate chain guard?



http://www.puresynthetics.com

http://www.mullenenterprises.net geust P/W stp

 

[BigBSBusa]

I started with a hugger/chainguard that came with my TopGun undertail, but decide I wanted to go another route. Had to go with a Pyramid hugger and got a chrome chainguard from busafreak here on the board. I didn't think it out very well in the beginning.

 

[1badasbusa]

Thanks that is what I was thinking of doing seperate. I'll check out Pyramid, Busafreak.









http://www.puresynthetics.com

 

[BigBSBusa]

No problem.

 

[ICEMANN]

IT depends. I have a NWS hugger. Things to consider other than chain guard when getting your hugger.

1. type of mount, do you need to make your own holes? (jerry riggn)

2. Do you have to paint it yourself? difference if prepainted?

3. The part over the tire, square or rounded or pointed? look you need to consider.

4. Does it SIT ON THE SWINGARM (upperpart) or does it mount below the swingarm. Thus preventing crap from getting upinto the shock area. Alot of them sit ontop of the swing arm and have the R1 look and is more a fender then a hugger. Doesnt do anything to keep the crap out of the guts area. The NWS has a tight fit and extends below the swing arm. Keeps it all clean.

5. How close to the tire will it be. Too high up or further away from the tire = more flinging crap to clean off your undertail. Also looks cheesy. Just as a measure the NWS is almost less than a #2 pencil thickness away from the rubber. (tight) makes tire look beefier too. IMO.

6. Whats it made of ABS plastic which gives a little more and is durable, or fiberglass resin which pretty much cracks under duress. Or Carbonfiber?

7. The chain guard is kinda last. Even if it comes with an attached chain guard and is ABS plastic and NOT painted, you can cut it off, sand a little, prime, paint and use your own and get the best of both worlds. Might pay a little more due to painting but you get what you want.

All worthless opinion but those are the things I consdered before I decided. Ended up with an attached chain guard and I like it.

JD

 

[ICEMANN]

others

See how this one sits on top not covering much of the guts...

Hope that helps.

 

[1badasbusa]

IT depends.  I have a NWS hugger.  Things to consider other than chain guard when getting your hugger.

1. type of mount, do you need to make your own holes? (jerry riggn)

2. Do you have to paint it yourself? difference if prepainted?

3. The part over the tire, square or rounded or pointed? look you need to consider.  

4. Does it SIT ON THE SWINGARM (upperpart) or does it mount below the swingarm.  Thus preventing crap from getting upinto the shock area.  Alot of them sit ontop of the swing arm and have the R1 look and is more a fender then a hugger.  Doesnt do anything to keep the crap out of the guts area.  The NWS has a tight fit and extends below the swing arm.  Keeps it all clean.

5.  How close to the tire will it be.  Too high up or further away from the tire = more flinging crap to clean off your undertail.  Also looks cheesy.  Just as a measure the NWS is almost less than a #2 pencil thickness away from the rubber. (tight) makes tire look beefier too. IMO.

6.  Whats it made of ABS plastic which gives a little more and is durable, or fiberglass resin which pretty much cracks under duress.  Or Carbonfiber?

7.  The chain guard is kinda last.  Even if it comes with an attached chain guard and is ABS plastic and NOT painted, you can cut it off, sand a little, prime, paint and use your own and get the best of both worlds.  Might pay a little more due to painting but you get what you want.

All worthless opinion but those are the things I consdered before I decided.  Ended up with an attached chain guard and I like it.

JD

Thanks Icemann that did help. I didn't relise that they where that technical. You said yours is a NSW. WHO is NSW

 ( sorry) How does yours mount?
Do you have ther web sight or  # ?



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[MoosesBusa]

Yes, Who and where...do they offer color matched pre-paint option? what are the downfalls to a hugger? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[BA BUSA]

 

[BigBSBusa]

<a href="http://www.n-w-s.com">NWS site<a>



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[1badasbusa]

http://www.n-w-s.com

Thanks for the link. They are in England    I thought it was at least going to be in the US. How much are the huggers? I'll send them an email and get a total.
           Thanks Again



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[MoosesBusa]

be prepared for a HIGH freight amount.

 

[1badasbusa]

<a href="http://www.n-w-s.com" target="_blank">

Thanks for the link. They are in England  

 I thought it was at least going to be in the US. How much are the huggers? I'll send them an email and get a total.
           Thanks Again

I've been sending emails back and forth with NWS and  they are saying after the exchange rate  the hugger will be around $190.  

  Is this a normal price for a good hugger and fender combo ? It will be black which is there cheepest. Then I will have to get it painted too. It looks nice and tight to the fender and seems like there wouldn't be any problems for fit and finish.  ANY THOUGHT ?  Or any other recommendations ?




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[Black&Bluebusa]

You may want to check before removing the chain gaurd - most shops wont inspect it with one.

Pat

 

[1badasbusa]

You may want to check before removing the chain gaurd - most shops wont inspect it with one.

Pat

Hey, A local guy. Good to hear from ya. I plan on keeping a chain gaurd. Its was between a chrome one or the one that comes attached to the hugger. Thanks though.




http://www.puresynthetics.com

 

[ICEMANN]

there are some NWS distributors in the states. Ill see what I can dig up. The mounting of the NWS...

On the left side the screws line up and use the same holes as the chain guard. On the right side there is a small bracket system that mounts to the threaded holes that a rear spool would mount to on the swingarm. Perfect fit. Keeps the under side and shock area very very clean.

Almost all of them come painted or ready for paint. Average price for hugger is $150-$250. FYI!.

JD

 

[shenoyp]

 

[1badasbusa]

there are some NWS distributors in the states.  Ill see what I can dig up.  The mounting of the NWS...

On the left side the screws line up and use the same holes as the chain guard.  On the right side there is a small bracket system that mounts to the threaded holes that a rear spool would mount to on the swingarm.  Perfect fit.  Keeps the under side and shock area very very clean.

Almost all of them come painted or ready for paint.  Average price for hugger is $150-$250.  FYI!.

JD

Thanks ICEMANN, I would appriciate it if you could find a link or # to a NWS in the states. There product looks great. I am planning on getting one and if I can do it without going to Europe would be great.




http://www.puresynthetics.com

 

[ICEMANN]

IF not get ahold of one of the members like hogslayer or POOH. Their always going to Europe. I think one of them is a pilot. Maybe on a future trip they can get it for you. They were the ones that used to get the europe version of the handlebar switch on the right sides. ALso if you know anyone in the military over there they can mail it to you APO and cut the shipping to normal.

JD

 

[#cruncherbusa]

For all looking for a hugger that comes prepainted, I found a site call second look. I still prefer the NSW but don't want to pay those charges

http://www.second-look.com/Store/index.html?catalog559_0.html