rear hugger

[philthy]

Have 89 851 which still has original rear hugger.

I would like to change over to a smaller more modern looking
rear mudguard. Has anyone else done this? Is there a bolt on option?

Any help / advice appreciated

[Screwy]

Not 100% certain on this phil but i think an early Monster hugger is nigh on a bolt on fit for the 851 ? I really need to have a look at a few Monster rear ends to confirm :o

Just found this on Ebay for an early Monster http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7984926034&rd=1
but as Ive said not 100% certain it would fit .

Paul

[Edited on 9-7-2005 by Screwy]

[philthy]

Thanks for info.

That is the sort of thing I am after.

Have just spoken to guy at spareshack and he also thinks early monster swing arm is similar to 851. One difference I can see is that tabs on 851 are vertical and this one has horizontal tab.

I suppose it's not the sort of thing to bodge up for safety reasons.

Phil

[sparkin]

Nope,that one won`t fit,like you said,the fitting screws go in horizontally,that one goes in vertically.But the very early monster ones(first ever run I think)are the same.If you want a carbon fibre one for your 851 try Nigel at Sandbar 01295812792,I think Forza 01327858916 is an outlet for his carbon,top quality to,but not cheap.

[philthy]

Thanks for that.

Looked on Sandbar website and prices were around 112 quid which is more than I can afford at the moment ( Bike needs service )

The one on ebay was only 54 quid - but if it don't fit.....

[851neil]

give Nigel (sandbar) a call as he will probably discount those prices, I've just ordered and paid £95.00 for a carbon hugger for my 1990 851 (among with other odds and ends ordered).
I'm still struggling to find a carbon mudguard for mine - it seems that there isn't one available for the Marzocchi RWU forks !!, no problem as such as I've managed to butcher a one off e-bay that was £40.00 it just doesn't look as good as the Ilmberger stuff fitted to USD forked bikes I've seen.
BTW the same hugger from Baines racing (and yes it's an Ilmberger hugger) is £135.00 delivered.
cheers

Neil

[Sandbar]

Originally posted by philthy
Thanks for that.

Looked on Sandbar website and prices were around 112 quid which is more than I can afford at the moment ( Bike needs service )



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[philthy]

Thanks for the tip Neil

Was the front mudguard you fitted an USD fork type?

Phil

[philthy]

Thanks for the info Nigel

Was hoping to get away with 40 - 50 quid second hand so will have to hang fire and see what is left after srvice costs

Phil

[851neil]

yeah Phil the Carbon mudguard is originally a USD fitment, I've just left the RWU aluminium brace in place marked out 4 holes onto the mudguard and drilled em thru, as well as this I've trimmed / re-profiled the bottom edges (the legs were way too long) and re-sealed em with clear nail varnish. I've used the mounting holes on the guard legs and cable tied it too the fork legs as well as onto the aluminium brace to hold it all in place.
It doesn't look too bad - I'll get some pics posted when I'm back in the UK next week.

[Screwy]

Here you go phil

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7987182531&rd=1

Was tempted to bid on it myself but of on my hols monday .


Paul

[sparkin]

A bit of wet&dry and a tin of clear laquer it`ll be as good as new.

[philthy]

Thanks for the info / tips guys

Will follow up the hugger and look forward to viewing piccy. The standard mudguard looks a bit chunky and I had similar idea on USD version too, so am interested in how it looks.

Hope you have good holiday Paul - somewhere nice I hope.