Huggers.

One of the first things that most folk purchase for their Blackbird is a hugger, apart from looking pretty cool, they also deflect a hell of a lot of road muck away from the monoshock, undertail and rear sub frame and save quite literally hours of scrubbing and cleaning.

So lets see what folk say and what they recommend:

Can anyone recommend a hugger? There's loads out there and all seem to be slightly different. Anyone got one that works really well at keeping the crud off the shock etc.
Cheers
Giles


Gizzit responds...
Pyramid dude. They ARE the very best

Taz writes...
I've got a Red Fox and had it painted in Superior Sexy Silver like my Superior Sexy Silver and it looks fookin smart - wish I'd bought it before I got winter crap all over the rear shocker though I can't comment on the Pyramid cuz I ain't got one, but I'm happy enough with the Red Fox - and you get an IXXRA discount

Reefers views...
Make sure you get one that totaly covers the chain on the rear sprocket..my first plastic one stopped short which meant the chain lube would flick off the top back of the sprocket and attach itself quiet nicely to the side of the tail piece under the pillion

Iain's point is...
Pyramid carbon for me, looks the nuts in my honest opinion

Numb bits says...
Red fox for me too in carbon, and i aint had any probs with it, very happy

Giles response....
Great, thanks all. Got the black glass fibre Pyramid one. Looks great and seems to work great too (no oil flick and no crud on the shock)
Again you've got to remember these are XX riders personal views and there's a hell of a lot of choice out there in respect of Huggers.....here's what I mean....

Pyramid Huggers

http://www.pyramid-plastics.co.uk/pyramid_plastx.html


Click here to view full fitting instructions for the Pyramid Hugger to the Honda Blackbird

You can get your Pyramid hugger from Sound Distribution




Red Fox Huggers




View their entire range on the Red Fox website
All IXXRA members are offered a 10% discount on product purchases from Red Fox....so if you're fancying one of their gorgeous huggers - then use your discount
See our XX Factor Discounts page on our forum for more details


Powerbronze




The picture illustrated is of course not a Blackbird, but the exact same model is available for the Bird. They also do other hugger styles for the Blackbird so take a look at their site by clicking here or on the picture


NWS

Although I've not had any personal experience of NWS this is what they say about themselves and certainly offer a comprehensive range of goods that are Blackbird specific, and their "Silver Ghost" hugger sounds truly intreging.

" NWS have been manufacturing Original Quality motorcycle accessories since 1991. Every NWS product has been designed, developed and manufactured by ourselves. This is why our customers can be assured that any NWS product purchased will be easy to fit, function correctly and of a quality to enhance their motorcycle"

Maximising protection of the swing arm and vulnerable suspension components.
FEATURES
CHAIN GUARD - Same length as the original with returned inner edge for improved protection and appearance.
HUGGER FITTING - All Huggers are pre-drilled and fit with no irreversible modification to your bike.
Model specific instructions for fast, easy fitment.
COMPREHENSIVE FITTING KIT - Stainless steel Hugger mounting fasteners stay looking smart longer.


View their range on the NWS website
All IXXRA members are offered a 10% discount on hugger purchases from NWS....so if you're fancying one of their huggers - then use your discount
See our XX Factor Discounts page on our forum for more details


War Eagle Huggers

War Eagle Racing rear fender huggers
"All huggers can be installed in minutes and requires no modifications" - and they do look "the business"



Click here to visit their website

In the USA? Fancy viewing a selection of these huggers, and get a discount too?
Then contact Iggy at Exotic Sport Bike
Not only do they stock a great range of huggers for your Blackbird, but you also qualify for a 5% discount.....just tell them IXXRA sent you - their range includes:
Harris Performance and Pyramid
Click the logo to go to their site




So there we go - a quick visit to the world of huggers - I hope you've found this information useful. Blackbird riders information is always gratefully received - so if you want your views or opinions added to this page please drop us a line - we'd love to hear from you
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Last updated February 2008