Hugger

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    Looking for a rear hugger for my 14 VFR...Prices here are round $220AUD.Any ideas on brands & prices ?
     
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    Yep, what he said. I had the Honda hugger fitted by the dealer before I collected the bike, it's not very big but it seems to do its job pretty well and keeps the muck off the shock.
     
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    Got one from US for $148 delivered.....better than $262 delivered here in Aus
     
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    Crazy isn't it? I just bought some Held gloves from Germany, including delivery they were still £40 less than buying identical gloves from a store in the UK (and no customs charges within the EU).
     
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    Pics of it fitted? Picking up my 2014 VFR this Friday. 4 more sleeps... :-D
     
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    Sorry, been away on family business, will try and get some pics up soon.
     
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    Sorry it's taken so long, been away again sorting out my late aunt's affairs. This is the best pic of the Honda hugger fitted that I have.
     

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    You can get nice Ermax ones from www.jesterstrickbits.co.uk
    The hugger is two parts, the hugger and the chain guard. You can get any of the ones that are for the 2014> Crosstourer too as they fit also, (they come in the Crosstourer colours).
    I ordered the fake CF one but have decided ill probably send it back and get the White (might get dirtier but will look better I reckon?!?)
     
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    ]well here it is but I kinda broke from the original plan if you notice. I did not care for the chain guard that came with it. I prefer the stock one. I let the hugger side flap rest on the brake pipe then used the existing hole to tie strap it in place with a piece of two sided trim tape to protect it and the brake pipe/line from rubbing.
    It has 300 miles and seems stable and my buds have been watching it for bad activity and the onboard camera shows it working in the rain. I might mod the mounts but it works. The swing arm mounts seem to do their job but could be improved upon. The build quality is very good and the paint is dead on for the pearl white.
    If any one is wondering why I chose to keep the stock chain guard its simple. the Ermax guard is one sided it has no back side shield like the stock one and I didn't wish to loose the data plates on the stock one. That's just me I did test fit the Ermax and it does fit but it does not provide a simple manor of]mounting the brake and sensor lines with the stock hardware. This could be over come with some drilled holes and some tie straps. The instructions are well very basic. The mounting hardware that comes with it is VERY light aluminum I broke one while test installing. I prefer the OEM fasteners.

    I hope the picks help! I might post a riding Mpeg of the back wheel with the hugger if any one wishes to see it.

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