Rear hugger for 2002+ VFR

I've read the previous thread on rear huggers, but the site mentioned no longer lists the VFR huggers mentioned in that thread (NWS, Secdem). I found a couple on www.streetfighters-usa.com and am wondering if anyone has anything to say about either one or has alternates for a I shoud look at for an '03 VFR:
Pyramid Plastics ($130-$142 depending on finish, uses tie-wraps)
Powerbronze ($105 for black or red, $120 for Carbon Fiber look, uses bolts)

Thanks

 

I too am interested in one of these for my 2002, but would like to see some pictures of one actually on a VFR800.

 

I am looking for my '05 silver. I think the Powerbronze is the best one, but can't find a pic of it on a VFR. I can't even get a model number.

 

Hugger Findings

After doing more research and being led to a couple other fora that cover VFR's, I have these conclusions:
1. "Best" (heaviest plastic, quality, service) huggers are from NWS or Harris.
Harris [harris-performance.com] offers CF or Fiberglass huggers in black (as far as I can tell)
Harris CF: $200 Fiberglass: $155.40 (currency converted from Pounds to USD)

1a. NWS apparently sold the VFR molds to Powerbronze since NWS no longer sells huggers for the VFR (see item 4 below)
Powerbronze apparently didn't pay extra for the expertise that the people at NWS had making the VFR huggers and it shows (fit, finish, durability)

2. A cheaper alternative to Harris is Red Fox [red-fox.com], which has been getting decent reviews. Red Fox offers "Carbon Look, Gloss Black or Custom Painted finish." I assume they are PVC like Powerbronze.
CF: $122.50 Black: $115.25 Painted: $230.50 (currency converted from Pounds to USD)

3. Pyramid has a hugger that mounts to the existing chainguard (Harris and Red Fox are chain guard replacements) that appears to be solid, although it has been getting mixed reviews.
CF look: $144 Black: $139 Silver: $152
(prices from DynamoHumm.com based in Canada and may/may not ship to US - policies state that Customs is the customer's problem)

4. Powerbronze [powerbronze.co.uk] (using menus on left of page)
"Base": $103.35
"Colour matched": +$95.40
CF look: +$15.90
Black, red, white, yellow available at "base" price


Since all the products seem to be made in the UK, I suggest heading to the Hionda VFR Club [http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/forum/index.php?] which seems to be based out of the UK for reviews of the product lines mentioned above.

Shiny side up,
-Todes69

 

I am looking at the Thurn or the GCC if anyone has any experience, leaning towards the GCC.

It is a pain that no one place makes all the carbon fiber bits for the VFR. Now I have to buy different parts from different places and run the risk of it not all matching. Spike

 

GCC Hugger fitted to my '05.:smile:
http://vfrworld.com/forums/modifications/4980-carbon-fibre-hugger-tank-protector.html

 

Good evening,

where can I buy a GCC hugger?

Thank you
Marco

 

Geelong Carbon Craft - Carbon Fibre For Motorcycles

I just purchased the tank potector from them. I would love to get thier hugger. Quality is first rate and its real carbon fiber which equates to the real carbon fiber price.