2004 BCR? worth it?

Sparkstack · Post by **Sparkstack** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 12:23 pm

Sorry to hijack this thread, but are there any other options than fitting a hugger? I like way the back wheel looks without any clutter around it and i think that getting a hugger will spoil the effect. I do appreciate though that the hugger does a very good job of keeping the shock clean. Is there anything that can be fitted infront of the shock to protect it, apart from a hugger?

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 12:37 pm

Well I don't know about other options, but the Ilmberger with its single sided attachment does IMHO leave the rearlines relatively uncluttered.
And also its a lot cleaner without pillion pegs in the way. Removal is fairly popular if the missus is a 'no show'.

harry.

Sparkstack · Post by **Sparkstack** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 12:40 pm

Harry wrote:its a lot cleaner without pillion pegs in the way. Removal is fairly popular if the missus is a 'no show'.

She is and it is the second thing on my list once i collect the bike. The first being to ride it back with a stupid grin on my face.

sandbar · Post by **sandbar** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:10 pm

Hello --- did somebody call??

but are there any other options than fitting a hugger?

I hate to admit it, but there is another Ilmberger option. We do a rear shock absorber protector in carbon fibre (of course). It is just a much taller version of the OE shock guard. Personally I think the hugger does a much better job! Must not use the two together!

Check it out on the website! www.sandbarcomposites.co.uk

Sandbar

boxerpan · Post by **boxerpan** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:10 pm

The Americans have a material sleeve they put over the shock, don't know if it's any good - you could try a search on the Pelican board.

Sparkstack · Post by **Sparkstack** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:48 pm

sandbar wrote:We do a rear shock absorber protector in carbon fibre (of course). It is just a much taller version of the OE shock guard. Personally I think the hugger does a much better job

Thanks for the link. I like the idea of the extended shock protector. I agree that a hugger will do a much better job of keeping the back of the bike clean, but I think I still prefer the look of the bike without one…

boxerpan wrote:The Americans have a material sleeve they put over the shock, don't know if it's any good - you could try a search on the Pelican board.

Hmm, not a bad idea I suppose, but then I wouldn’t get the full visual effect of the rear shock..

Oh what to do?

Best I wait till I have met up with a few of you, then I should be able to get a better visual picture of the hugger, unless anyone has any side on photos from the open side of the rear wheel?

sandbar · Post by **sandbar** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:37 pm

Picture from the website of the hugger on an early S! Actually that poor bike suffered all kinds of mistreatment! It ended up with 132 bhp at the flywheel. No longer an 1100 (more sort of 1200 ish), ceramic brakes, 996 exhausts - there were no end of indignities heaped on to the uncomplaining beast.

The Americans have a material sleeve they put over the shock, don't know if it's any good - you could try a search on the Pelican board.

Please - give over - you're back to the mountain biking thing again.

Sandbar

Sparkstack · Post by **Sparkstack** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 9:47 pm

Thanks for that, I saw that picture on your website. It's a bit of a close up though & I was really looking more for an overall bike photo to get a better sense of scale..

Anyway, I think I have hijacked this thread enough for today, so without further ado & back on topic:

timbo wrote:2004 BCR? worth it?

Yes. With a little luck i should pick my new one up this Saturday.