R 1200 GS/GSA : Rear Hugger

Peter

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Sunday, July 1st 2007, 1:24pm

Rear Hugger

Ilmberger carbon rear hugger, costs S$ 513 / Euro 255 / US$ 333.

Rear passenger legs are much less muddy, and the shock is better protected, too.

Conclusion
+ weights close to nothing
+ easy installation
+ looks great
+ works great
- costs a bomb

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Tuesday, September 4th 2007, 11:39pm

Inner fender for R 1200 GS / GSA

Wunderlich has a new fender part, which seems useful to me. It is advertised to reduce dirt flinging around from the open rear frame area. Google translation straight from the Wunderlich website:

" Who was not already annoyed. The free framework triangle of 12 GS models does not offer protection from splash-water and the dirt whirled up. The water hurls unhindered over the boots and up to the thighs. Substantial dirt exposure of driver and pillion are the result. Plus, the dirt arrives into the most remote corners under the seat, and labouros cleaning is required thereafter. Our interior fender eliminates this problem in an impressing way. Inconspicuously it integrates into the bikes design. It fills the gap in the otherwise open framework triangle, and provides a uniformity to the framework concept. "

This part is made from ABS plastic, cost is Euro 130 / US$ 200.

source: German GS forum http://www.gs-forum.eu and Wunderlich

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Thursday, September 6th 2007, 11:14pm

Two more photoa, same source as above:

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Peter

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Saturday, September 8th 2007, 9:49pm

Installed:

It seems this offers the most effective protection for the shock and battery I have seen so far. Now someone just need to come up with a neater fixing method, instead of the cable ties.

source: member Dietmar / http://forum.r12gs.eu

source: member Outtomunch at http://www.ukgser.com

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Stefan

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Friday, May 9th 2008, 2:47am

Inner fender liner

When I installed Elka suspension on my 2007 GS, there was nothing to protect the rear shock from wheel spray. While the Wunderlich liner is expensive, it fits well and protects the shaft on the shock. I had to make a minor notch in the liner to fit around the mount for my Jesse Safari bags. My local climate is rather dry and I haven't experienced riding in the rain yet. In ADVRider, another alternative has recently been listed that costs almost as much.

In retrospect, I could have tried making something myself, however this fits well and does the job - just expensive.

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Peter

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Friday, May 9th 2008, 10:19am

We pay for convenience, but I agree that it is somewhat overpriced. Probably you know the excellent description on r1200gs.info http://www.r1200gs.info/howto/mudflap.html .

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Peter

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Friday, May 30th 2008, 10:21pm

Mudsling rear fender extender

This looks pretty good

Mudsling rear fender extender, US$ 159 / Euro 102.

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Monday, July 21st 2008, 9:12pm

Wunderlich rubs at the swing arm

photo by member AndyG at http://forum.r12gs.eu

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Tuesday, September 9th 2008, 12:57am

Just an update one year later. It looks absolutely fragile, but it held up well so far. Even the gravel roads in Australia could not harm it.

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Sunday, October 26th 2008, 3:01am

Ilmberger rear hugger - new version

... with improved structural strength and optimized coverage

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Monday, November 10th 2008, 12:45am

Mudsling mounted

source: member 2wheelsrule at http://www.advrider.com

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drmajor

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Monday, February 9th 2009, 10:58pm

Mud Guard

Nice Hugger/Mud Guard...
http://www.cyclenutz.com/products/brand_…o_mudsling.html

Price per Unit (piece): $159.00

MudSling is designed to deflect mud, water, and rocks, kicked up by a spinning rear tire, away from your suspension and battery to protect and keep them cleaner.

MudSling is the much needed, and best selling rear fender that keeps rain, mud and rocks from making a mess of your shock, ESA body, and battery.

If you've bought an aftermarket shock for your GS you'll definately want to add the Mudsling to help protect your investment.

High impact ABS plastic
Matte Black Finish
Easy mounting with 2 screws and 4 zip ties

David Major
Charleston, SC
'02 GSA, '03 LT

Peter

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Tuesday, February 10th 2009, 1:19am

I am sure they both do the job, but the Mudsling looks a bit slicker. Did you get one?

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konfucius

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Thursday, February 12th 2009, 5:19am

I got the miniskirt version: Spraystopper easy to install, lets see how long it lasts.

konfucius

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Monday, February 23rd 2009, 5:17pm

Here is a homemade version of spraystopper, probably just as good and MUCH cheaper...

http://www.r1200gs.info/howto/mudflap.html

ghostrider1964

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Wednesday, February 25th 2009, 12:07am

Simple but effective, my kind of fix :thumbup:

2008 R1200 GSA
2001 ATK 605 Enduro
Many others that are gone 8-)

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morganguy

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Saturday, August 29th 2009, 4:46am

fender peotector from Wunderlich.

I tried one on my 2009 gs with ESA and did not like how it rubbed on the ESA tube on bottom of rear shock. I send it back thinking it could damage ESA .

Peter

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Monday, November 1st 2010, 11:32pm

Another alternative for around US$ 53 / Euro 49 from Maier Powersports :

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Mark_Goh

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Friday, November 5th 2010, 10:03am

Maier

I have ordered a maier one. I should get it in about two weeks. Will install in late Nov. Just in time for the rainy season. Will post pixs here when done.

spacemec

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Tuesday, November 23rd 2010, 2:51am

Maier rear inner fender.

Just installed this Maier inner rear fender. Fits great, looks good. I had a little trouble lining up the screws that go up to the frame under the seat. But when I held my tongue in the right position they went right in.

Seriously, this is a well made product that fits good. :thumbup:

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