VFR Mod ramifications

Ok. Im thinking about getting a fender eliminator kit for the 06 VFR800 ABS. People tell me that the stock stops crud and wet stuff from kicking back onto the rider's back. True?

These are all the mods I want to do. Opinions please:

* Remove stock fender and replace with a fender eliminator (keeps license light)
* Get a rear hugger (Can anyone recommend a company in the us. Only found UK so far. Im in the USA)
* remove the passenger handles and replace with the included plugs. (opinions please.)


Thanks.

 

vfr mods

I just ordered the eliminator kit that keeps the license light. I also removed the passenger handles and put the lpugs in. Looks a lot better. No luck on a rear hugger though. Been looking for one myself. If you find anything let me know.

 

Will do. I just dont understand why people say removing the fender will cause my back to get crud on it. Does the stock license plate holder stop it that much? Can someone explain.

 

Well I have the comp werks fender eliminator kit on my 05 and haven't had any dirt or crud on my back at all. I did notice that the rear lights et a lot of dirt on them as a result of not having the fender on

 

ive got the fender eliminator, taken the handles off, but no hugger. you MIGHT get a little dirtier if you ride in the mud or rain or something, but for just street use dont worry about it. Wash the taillights when you wash the bike. A ton of riders have this done, if they were all getting filthy, it wouldnt be half as popular.

Those mods make the bike look a lot more sleek! Good luck!

 

Just ordered one from red-fox.com. It is supposed to be better and thicker plastic.

 

i made my own out of aluminum,used a windshield washer l.e.d. for the light. i haven't gotten any mud on my back. i did notice a differance without the fender(see if you feel the same)

 

I'm going to install a Powerbronze on my 01 and use mellodude's fender mod(very functional). If the hugger is flimsy, sand it and slap on some glass and paint flat black. I'll let you know how it works. I'm putting Pazzo levers on it(not sure if I want shorties or long) and Helibars. Genmar's scare the hell out of me with so little metal hanging on.

 

I have the kit as well and have ridden in hard rain, it won't hit you. It does get taillight more dirty though definitely and pipes a bit. Those huggers kind of scare me with SSSArm, wish I had a Penske to protect!!! . I put back on handles for bungee points, left cowl off due to Sargent clearance. The eliminator is a clean look IMO, good luck.

 

I went to www.red-fox.com and was going to buy one but $169 is an insane price for a plastic hugger.

 

Thats the cheapest you're gonna find one unless you are gonna make it on your own.

 

Hi,
I also have a '98 VFR and was looking around for under tails and huggers and
found this place www.superbikestore.com I live only a few miles miles from
their shop in annarbor michigan. Also I believe 1tail has fender eliminators for
the 5th gen VFR.

 

Anyone tried Skidmarx huggers? They are £70.

 

huggers and stuff

http://www.streetfightersbydesign.com/streetweb/sfhome_page/streetfighterhome.htm

you will find the hugger on this site, look for the N-W-S logo in yellow and you will find it. It is carbon fiber I have not had any issues with it. I did not do the eliminator but I did a modification to put the license place between the pipes and of course remove the fender. good luck.
thanks