Quick survey. Is anyone running without a rear hugger?
Took mine off to change it a bit and really liked the look of the bike without it.
I know that without it you would get more dirt and on wet roads even more water on your back.
But I am wondering if it could have any negative effects, there was someone on the forum who has had a couple of cracked rear headers, so I am wondering if you are riding on a hot day and hit a pool of water if the water spray on the rear cylinder and exhaust could cause problems?
On a tranverse motor all the heat is on front and traditionally a hugger just saved the rear shock from grime.
On a side note, the hugger scuffed the swing arm at the bottom corner where it meets the chain guard....
Took mine off to change it a bit and really liked the look of the bike without it.
I know that without it you would get more dirt and on wet roads even more water on your back.
But I am wondering if it could have any negative effects, there was someone on the forum who has had a couple of cracked rear headers, so I am wondering if you are riding on a hot day and hit a pool of water if the water spray on the rear cylinder and exhaust could cause problems?
On a tranverse motor all the heat is on front and traditionally a hugger just saved the rear shock from grime.
On a side note, the hugger scuffed the swing arm at the bottom corner where it meets the chain guard....
