nhchris Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Fellow clean-freaks, I was mucking around the dirty end of my FJ tidying things up and I noticed the stock hugger has an opening in it. Seems to me that would allow more crud to hit the shock and gum things up. Anyone know why this opening exists? Is it OK to tape it over to protect the shock? cb 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DavidS Posted November 8, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted November 8, 2018 I think that is for the optional Flame Thrower......... All kidding aside, I have no idea, does seem kind of odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 the hole is to give clearance over the swingarm weld... better off using a dab of black RTV or using a neoprene shock sleeve... 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjuster Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I've always thought an aftermarket rear hugger that goes back up over the rear tire, nearly to about where the swing arm ends would be a good idea for anyone that lives or rides in wet weather. The "bolt on" BMW style, and newer FZ hugger with the plate mount is also a good thing for cutting down the thrown debris/water, but in combination they would be excellent. (Make it one unit, with the frame bolted into the rear axle bolt, and to the front at the hugger mount location. Of course have a rubber seal to cover the "weld" relief in the plastic to keep spray from being blasted right onto the shock. For style, add some design that mimics tire tread, and of course be able to mount the plate and lamp for the plate there to tidy up the "tail" under the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted November 9, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted November 9, 2018 The opening is there to drive us crazy stick up a little piece of foam in it and get a pyramid hugger extension works like a champ The bolt on fender on the new FZ ala BMW just adds unsprung weight to the swing arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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