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I got thinking about this when I ended up in neutral on 1-2 upshifts a couple times at the drag strip last month. For that much money, I'll just be more certain to get it in there!
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Damn expensive! $300 for the EVO Shift Star & the PRO Shift Kit !!
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I mounted my hugger today & noticed that it does not cover the full width of the tire on the right side except close to the swingarm. Is that the way it's supposed to be?
Here's a pic.
Could someone please tell me if this is ok or not?
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I don't have another to compare it to but I believe it is the shape it is suppose to be. The 4 holes line up & it seems to hook onto the swingarm properly. But it does seem odd to me that it doesn't cover the full width of the tire.
Anyone else have thoughts on this?
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Mainly it keeps all the stuff the tire picks up from being thrown onto the rear shock. I like the looks of them on bikes.
Basically it does the same thing as a fender extender. I'm considering getting one also. But it seems like they aren't long enough to provide complete protection.
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I mounted my hugger today & noticed that it does not cover the full width of the tire on the right side except close to the swingarm. Is that the way it's supposed to be?
Here's a pic.
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Received my hugger yesterday. It looks good. I gave it & the bracket a bath & polish to give it that super smooth feeling. Also gave it a trial fit & it seems all nice-nice. Just have to get 2 bolts from the local hardware store & should be good to go.
Are the nuts that are made onto the bracket threaded thru all the way like nuts typically are? When I thread a bolt into them, it stops as if the threads don't match but I'm pretty sure they do.
It took my Buddy less then 5 minutes to take ownership of the box.
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I sorted out my own; modified the one that attached to the chain guard, and made an aluminium bracket for the front of the hugger. Nowhere to attach that, so I drilled and tapped a hole in the swingarm :o and put a bolt in.
Of course, because this mod was unsanctioned/unapproved by Honda or VFRD, the first time I rode it, I crasheded, dieded, and immolation of the self-incendiary variety occurred. Luckily, I'm getting used to that, so my asbestos g-string stopped my nuts from being overcooked.
That is some seriously funny stuff right there. I remember I was not a fan of how mine fit but had thought of possibly reinstalling it by some similar method to yours. But then I bought a CBR954rr (sold) which begat an Aprilia Tuono (sold) which begat my my current RC51 stable mate to my trusty 5th gen VFR. Also adding an FZ1 to the stable soon to give my 116,000 mile V4 some extra down time to be pampered a bit more.
Here is the link to his modification. For some reason the photos are no longer linked to the thread. http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/57889-making-a-powerbronze-hugger-work/?hl=%20rear%20%20hugger
Maybe the NZ fabricator can forward you a few of his pictures. I think some two sided tape between the two chain guard bodies and some heavy beads of silicone glue around the base of the hugger to the swing arm and some small aluminum angle slot cut around the base (to allow for bending to match contour of the hugger base) and tap a few bolts into the top of the swing arm might be a simple solution. I was never a fan of the designed metal bracket mounting. The aluminum angle strips can be bought cheaply at a home depot or hardware store. I liked the heating and molding and trimming idea too in order to get the most effective an appealing shape.
Holy smokes! That's anything but simple for me.
Hopefully I can just get her mounted whatever the way is that the mfg intended & not end up like enzed did. He's got me worried. That's some very scary stuff he experience.
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This is hte powerbronze CF look hugger, right? I have one of these, tomorrow i'll have a dig around and see if I can find them for you. I recall they also gave bolt sizes, so if you need to replace them it'll help :)
That would sure make things abit easier for me.
This is the hugger it is. http://www.nicecycle.com/Honda-Sportbike-Parts-p/pb58.htm?vfsku=PB58&gpla=pla&Click=7183&gclid=CO7SzpWYi8QCFcWUfgodokMAxg
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Well I bought 10 of the DZUS fasteners with the black button head (the type a 4mm allen wrench is used with).
Unfortunately, I'll be returning them.
They're considerably smaller than the factory screws. A 4mm allen wrench is used with them. And with both being so small, they're difficult to use. I had to drill the holes they fit thru very slightly. They also seem slightly too short. The D-ring type is probably easier to use since you have more to grab onto. But I wanted abit cleaner look.
This is really disappointing. I've been wanting these for years.
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I PM'd ya back.
Was just looking to get more input here w/o buggin' with alot of questions.
The reason for the glue would be for extra support...true?
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The flat part goes between the rubber chain guide and the swing arm underneath the swingarm the tab sits on top of the swingarm in front of the rear wheel and the curved part attaches to the hugger. You will have to pay with the curved part to get the hugger to sit right
Thanks for the detailed description. I can picture it in my mind.
Do you happen to know if I can expect to be able to still use the existing bolts on the bottom of the swing arm? Or might they be too short?
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I think I should have included these other pics...sorry about that.
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A picture would help to show what metla support bracket you mean.
as for bolts, you must make sure they are not too long as not to interfere/touch chain/rim/tire. Just grab the nyloc nut.
Here is a pic provided by the seller.
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I'm buying a hugger for my bike that does not have the fasteners with it. Does anyone happen to know if there is anything special about them? Particularly the ones that attach it to the metal support bracket.
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I've got Dzus for all my '99 front fairing fasteners. The upper ones that connect the sides to the front were simple using the clip on backs. The others required some creativity...
Just those are a simple upgrade and save time when removing the sides. Personally, I just wanted them all to be 1/4 turn. Couldn't manage tool-less, as the front V fairing is too recessed to fit D ring Dzus. Had to settle for 4mm allen head. Leaving the lower side fasteners as stock 5mm allen head bolts of course meant 2 tools required. So finally I got the sides as tool-less 1/4 turn Dzus specialty fasteners. (Long working length)
I've still got two of the plastic Honda fairing clips to contend with. Can't have a Honda without those!
Are there any on this website the same that you used?
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HispanicSlammer has used this type.
Wish I would have seen this before I bought a kit of the factory type.
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Just wanted to share this website I just came across. I think it could be a great alternative to our factory fasteners.
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The connector was perfect. The bulbs, not perfect. I bought four of these.bulbs. Installation of the rears was frustrating and awkward. But they work beautifully.
Installation of the fronts was simple (the front was already removed for the installation of LED headlights), but the bulbs didn't work! In fact, they would blow the turn signal fuse immediately. I contacted the vendor, thinking I had a bad bulb. The vendor explained that there are two types of 7443 bulbs and that I needed the other kind. I haven't dealt with it yet, as the incandescent bulbs work great and I wanted to ride!
Since it is so awkward & difficult to get at the sockets, I remove the whole tail light assembly from the bike.
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You didn't list either option, but this is what I bought for my 6th Gen. Simple. Perfect.
D'oh! Me--->Idiot. Thanks for pointing that out, digitallyhip. Link has now been added. That is one of the choices. Was the connector on that flasher the correct one for the bike? What has your experience been with LED's?
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Can someone tell me which of these 2 Turn Signal Flashers I need for my 5th Gen.? My plan is to change to LED's. Thanks.
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Whelp, for many months now, I've been running a 95/85 thermoswitch (on at 95 degrees Centigrade, off at 85), instead of the standard 106/96 one. It works well. And for a longer period of time, I've run a manual override switch (only on by shorting to ground, rather than one that can also disable the fan). The latter works well, but is rendered almost redundant by the lower temperature thermoswitch. If it wasn't that most of my riding was commuting in traffic, I wouldn't bother with any mods.
I'm interested in doing this. Can you provide any info such as a part # or application for the thermoswitch & explain/show how you wired the manual override switch?
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Awesome! Thanks again, Duc!!
Power Commander Mounting Location?
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Where has everyone mounted their PC?
I'm about to install a PCIII on my bike & might run into a problem finding a location to mount it because I already have a Speedo Healer & a Fuze Block mounted under the seat. So, I'm interested in knowing where you guys mounted yours. Any pics would be helpful.