R1100S hugger source

[Paulaner]

Hi All,
I'm in big need of a new or used hugger, and like many others here I've looked at the Bestem CF ones for sale on ebay. Looks like that isn't such a reliable option at this time, so I'm asking "where would YOU go to get a hugger today?"

yes, of course money is a factor, so no buying from overseas or out of the BMW catalog.

Thanks in advance!
Len

[jduke]

I looked at about every brand I could find and bought a Pyramid version. Wide enough to fit a 5.5" wheel.

[Guest24]

I'm 200 miles into my test of the Bestem hugger. If I run it on a trip to a rally and back, it will get over 1000 miles of various roads. I did contact Bestem about my concerns for the flimsy strut and the fact that they did not finish the strut off at the base. I painted it with black wrinkle finish which looks acceptable. The Ilmberger is cf covered to the base if I remember correctly. The used hugger market appears to be directly connected to the sale and "de-blinging" of bikes in an effort to recoup previous investments. Most bling that is sold with the bike brings less of a net gain to the seller from what I've observed.

[sgoodwin]

I went this way instead of the hugger. Keeps all the goo off the shock, won't rub on tire & weighs less. Also keeps that open look to the rear.

[JoeyBones]

Originally Posted by sgoodwin

I went this way instead of the hugger. Keeps all the goo off the shock, won't rub on tire & weighs less. Also keeps that open look to the rear.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the name / source for that little item?

[Meeni]

Nylon sock, any type will do.

[sgoodwin]

That one is from Ohlins (BIG white letters on other side) also Dirt Skinz sells the same thing with a pile of different graphics.

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[Drews323i]

I notice from the picture the sock doesn't protect the exhaust pipe too well. Lol.

[sgoodwin]

That's Lasers finest stainless steel right there.

[cageyar]

Originally Posted by sgoodwin

Also keeps that open look to the rear.]

Good man.
I feel the same way.
There's enough BatCycles around here.....

[Guest24]

Man, you guys have made me feel so guilty that i guess I'm going to send mine back.

[Paulaner]

Originally Posted by Nail24

Man, you guys have made me feel so guilty that i guess I'm going to send mine back.

Thats ok Nail, givee it to me and I'll return it for you!

SG, what do you do to keep the sock clean?
Washing machine?
It would be covered in clayey mud after a couple days on my bike.

But I do agree that the hugger doesnt compliment the back end so well on the 1100s...
I also see my new shocks getting crapped up, that cant be good for the shiny parts!

Hugger or sock, I need to do something.

[Drews323i]

This is the way I see it. If you want to protect just the shock put on a sock. If you want to protect the $1000+ exhaust, shock and everything else back there. Put on a hugger.

[bradzdotcom]

wanting to sleep well at night, i did both.
belt/suspenders, hugger/shock sock (traction dynamics version).

[Guest24]

But, what do I do to protect the "huggie." Is there a "huggie" condom? What next, Glad Wrap on my Arai to protect it from the love bug juice. I wish I had the cardboard wrapper that my bike came in.

[sgoodwin]

Actually I had a hugger & it didn't prevent the pipe from getting mucked up anyway. The stainless isn't stainless. As for cleaning the sock I just squirt it with water when washing the bike, never really cleaned it past that. Nail just wrap youself & bike in a big condom available at any good costume shop.

[Drews323i]

I rinse my bike in massengill after every ride and store it in an oxygen chamber. Hose it with Lysol before every ride.

[Paulaner]

Originally Posted by Drews323i

This is the way I see it. If you want to protect just the shock put on a sock. If you want to protect the $1000+ exhaust, shock and everything else back there. Put on a hugger.

Your point is well taken, I'm looking for a huggger....

Plus, there might be bad voodoo if I overheat the shock with that wrapper!


jk

[ranadrew]

can't decide which sheet of carbon I want to spend $300 on. some look spindly, some look cheap, any recommendations with pic are appreciated.

thx.

Drew

[sgoodwin]

[QUOTE=Paulaner;6142359there might be bad voodoo if I overheat the shock with that wrapper!jk[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that was mentioned on a previous thread but it might just insulate it from the heat of the exhaust & keep it cooler. Either way I've never felt any deterioration of the ride or damping when haulin' azz in the twisties.