RE: Hi all, newbie signing in - 2

Congratulations Fugly

My RS and me have been together for 31 days and 1150 miles and I hope we share many more of both. It's a ridiculously capable real-world motorcycle.

I'm with Boxerboy. Order the mudsling & avantguard now before you get the bike. Outrageously expensive bits of plastic, but you only buy them once.

Have looked at the Avant guard and mud sling but have an issue with the UK agents pricing structure, both items bought in the States are $226 (£172), bought in the UK £268 or $351 on todays exchange rate!

I don't mind paying a premium (hey I've got German and Italian bikes) but that's £104 difference, I'm not bending over and taking one for the team to that level.

I've asked a colleague in the States if he will order them and put them on the weekly shipment to us here in the UK

Zitat von Fugly im Beitrag #14

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So I am picking it up on Sept' 1st and having it serviced on the 8th and off to the Bol d'Or in the South of France on the 12th.

I'm really looking forward to September

A happy Fuggers

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Fugly
If it's not too late, you might also want to consider the Puig rear hugger. It too is not cheap but it's quality, looks good, is easy to fit, and keeps the rear end nice and clean.

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Fugly
If it's not too late, you might also want to consider the Puig rear hugger. It too is not cheap but it's quality, looks good, is easy to fit, and keeps the rear end nice and clean.

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Most of the traditional huggers I have seen seem to stop short of the swinging arm which to me kind of defeats the object of them.
I think the mudsling is probably the most fit for purpose so will probably go down that route.

Excellent point Fugly. FYI, the Puig hugger goes down to the bottom of the rear shock protector plate.

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Most of the traditional huggers I have seen seem to stop short of the swinging arm which to me kind of defeats the object of them.
I think the mudsling is probably the most fit for purpose so will probably go down that route.

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Here's a couple of pics of the fender and the part number. Sourced mine from Duds (Paul), on the old forum. Although I don't encounter bad weather that often, I'm satisfied with it's appearance

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Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #19

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Fugly
If it's not too late, you might also want to consider the Puig rear hugger. It too is not cheap but it's quality, looks good, is easy to fit, and keeps the rear end nice and clean.

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Interesting, I have the same hugger and agree it looks good but really don’t feel that it adds much weather protection to the rear end - I can still get a muck splattered top box, so certainly consider the hugger but its much more of an optional than the mudsling which is close-on a necessity to protect the rear shock.

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Dave, the fender looks like a very practical replacement. Do you have Duds (Paul's) contact details?

Thanks
Ray

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Most of the traditional huggers I have seen seem to stop short of the swinging arm which to me kind of defeats the object of them.
I think the mudsling is probably the most fit for purpose so will probably go down that route.

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Also have a look at the Australian spec mudguard . This was discussed on the old forum and some members found that they could source them easily. It is a 10 minute fix and bolts into existing holes . It is wider and longer than the UK number plate holding bracket and does prevent splatter on the rider and passenger . Cannot find picture on the net and mine is in the loft
It is a BMW part number too

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Hey Ray, just type in Duds in the search bar. He's here with us in the new forum

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Have looked at the Avant guard and mud sling but have an issue with the UK agents pricing structure, both items bought in the States are $226 (£172), bought in the UK £268 or $351 on todays exchange rate!

I don't mind paying a premium (hey I've got German and Italian bikes) but that's £104 difference, I'm not bending over and taking one for the team to that level.

I've asked a colleague in the States if he will order them and put them on the weekly shipment to us here in the UK

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Zitat von Fugly im Beitrag #17

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Have looked at the Avant guard and mud sling but have an issue with the UK agents pricing structure, both items bought in the States are $226 (£172), bought in the UK £268 or $351 on todays exchange rate!

I don't mind paying a premium (hey I've got German and Italian bikes) but that's £104 difference, I'm not bending over and taking one for the team to that level.

I've asked a colleague in the States if he will order them and put them on the weekly shipment to us here in the UK

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