bryan8494
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« on: March 07, 2009, 11:22:38 AM » |
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do i need it? ...i tried to take the front fender off and that wasn't a good idea...i found out sand and crap flying everywhere hitting the engine and stuff. But the rearr?? hhm...i have a tail chop so not sure if that short plaster rear fender does anything....anyone know?
thanks -bryan
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DucatiTorrey
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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2009, 12:16:09 PM » |
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read the forum, there are posts all over for this topic.  |
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2009, 01:00:06 PM » |
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I took mine off.  I just make sure to clean everything really well after every ride, and no wet stuff. Mo naked is mo betta. |
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DesmoPete
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2009, 01:50:31 PM » |
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Well, it protects the rear shock from getting sprayed with road grime/gravel. Which could damage the shock piston and you'll have a leaking shock.
There are pretty nice ones in CF if you don't like the ugly plastic one.
/Pete
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bryan8494
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2009, 01:56:41 PM » |
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Well, it protects the rear shock from getting sprayed with road grime/gravel. Which could damage the shock piston and you'll have a leaking shock.
There are pretty nice ones in CF if you don't like the ugly plastic one.
/Pete
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needtorque
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2009, 01:59:00 PM » |
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My m750 did not have for 9k miles and the shock was not leaking a bit but it was also the cheap stock shock so I really did not care if it got messed up. (which is probably why it didn't)
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thejsnide
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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2009, 03:41:46 PM » |
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I ride sans front and rear fenders... If I get stuck in the rain, I usually get upset and throw the front one back on... but the rear has been off since the day I got her. I would be more worried going open belt covers than without a rear hugger.
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Turn it off man, turn it off! It's sucking my will to live!
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« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2009, 04:12:14 PM » |
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i think dome of you are confusing the hugger for the fender, the hugger protects the shock, the fender your back (from dirt)
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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2009, 04:36:09 PM » |
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Depends on where you live and ride. Out here the roads are pretty clean. But like I said, I wouldn't let any buildup build up. Also, if it's a 696/1100, the rear shock points away from the wheel and the sensitive part is well out of the way.  w/r/t lube splatter from the chain (is the chain guard built into the hugger on classic monsters?), just lube the o-rings and wipe off any excess. P.S. none of the BoMB have rear huggers, and one doesn't even have a front fender.  |
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« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2009, 05:00:16 PM » |
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Got rid of mine early on. No problems. Just a good hosin down now and then. IMO it looks a lot better.  |
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needtorque
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« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2009, 05:28:24 PM » |
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i think dome of you are confusing the hugger for the fender, the hugger protects the shock, the fender your back (from dirt)
I doubt it. Most people understand he was talking about the black piece of plastic that covers the rear tire when he said he already had a tail chop. |
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2009, 05:58:28 AM » |
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cool i see
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jc2ducati
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« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2010, 05:33:18 PM » |
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Anybody want to sell me their rear fender? Just got a used 695, and it didn't come with one. Thanks!
Jae
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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2010, 07:46:10 PM » |
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You could always go with a shortie.  |
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