Rear Hugger - Which Option - Pyramid / Powerbronze / Other

[dmmsta]

I'm finding that on the winter roads my boots are getting a lot of spray from the wet/damp roads.
Thinking that a rear-hugger would combat this issue, and also help to keep the rest of the rear end a bit cleaner.

Does anyone have good/bad stories of the options out there? Alternatively is there a different mod that I've missed to fix this issue

 

[bimota]

my pyramid one has been brilliant for 4 years, took my standard shock off a month ago to put a Ohlins on and the shock was unmarked

rob

 

[dmmsta]

my pyramid one has been brilliant for 4 years, took my standard shock off a month ago to put a Ohlins on and the shock was unmarked

rob

Cheers Rob,
I was thinking of a Shocktube at some point as well...I was leaning toward Pyramid, but wanted input from the colletive...just in case

 

[bimota]

honestly,
when i took my shock off last month it was in fantastc condition, the hugger was fitted from new they work if you get a hugger you will not need the shock tube as well

rtob

 

[tallpaul]

I've just taken the powerbronze hugger off my bike. I don't ride off road and try to avoid crap weather too, so don't think I will be refitting it.

 

[SHUMBA]

I've just taken the powerbronze hugger off my bike. I don't ride off road and try to avoid crap weather too, so don't think I will be refitting it.

Help me out here, the power bronze hugger, is that the bronze/gold colour cylinder that comes with the bike? I saw it on my new 2018, but I still haven't taken delivery, late April weather permitting. I'm guessing this little cylinder provided additional support or boosts the suspension, and no off road for me, occasional gravel, but mostly highway.
Thanks
SHUMBA

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[dmmsta]

Help me out here, the power bronze hugger, is that the bronze/gold colour cylinder that comes with the bike? I saw it on my new 2018, but I still haven't taken delivery, late April weather permitting. I'm guessing this little cylinder provided additional support or boosts the suspension, and no off road for me, occasional gravel, but mostly highway.
Thanks
SHUMBA

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This (its the Pyramid version, but the Powerbronze isn't much different):

Not sure what you're referring to - perhaps rear susp. adjustment??

 

[SHUMBA]

This (its the Pyramid version, but the Powerbronze isn't much different):

Not sure what you're referring to - perhaps rear susp. adjustment??

Just looking at pictures of the Ten and on the right side just below the riders seat (mid-way) is a small cylinder, mine is a gold colour and I see what appears to be a hydraulic line.
SHUMBA

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[SHUMBA]

Just looking at pictures of the Ten and on the right side just below the riders seat (mid-way) is a small cylinder, mine is a gold colour and I see what appears to be a hydraulic line.
SHUMBA

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Ok, had a look at some pics, and Touratech offers these little hydraulic shocks, to prevent "bottoming out ". Now I get it. This device assists the coil spring under loads beyond the limits of the spring suspension.
Thanks again for your input.
SHUMBA

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[Flat lander]

I've just taken the powerbronze hugger off my bike. I don't ride off road and try to avoid crap weather too, so don't think I will be refitting it.

Is this something you are thinking about selling? I'm across the pond. Shipping would probably shoot this idea down
Flat lander

 

[tallpaul]

I am happy to sell it, but shipping stateside is probably going to be too expensive. It's not heavy, but it is bulky.

 

[Juan]

I removed my Pyramid Plastics hugger as it wasn't doing much of a 'keep clean' job. Having said that, I don't do any off-road riding

 

[EricV]

Ok, had a look at some pics, and Touratech offers these little hydraulic shocks, to prevent "bottoming out ". Now I get it. This device assists the coil spring under loads beyond the limits of the spring suspension.
Thanks again for your input.
SHUMBA

"Powerbronze" is a brand name in the EU, not the name of a device. They make quality plastic bits like windscreens, huggers and light guards.

Not sure what you're talking about with the Touratech bits you've seen. Mostly what you are describing is the pre-load adjuster for the rear shock. Some rear shocks also have external oil reservoirs in that area, usually attached to the rear sub frame. It's not about assisting the coil spring, it's to give larger oil reservoir for cooler oil so it doesn't get air bubbles under heavy use. The pre-load adjuster is about setting sag for the load. The stock shock has one too, it's just part of the shock body.

Get the bike, ride the bike for a bit, then decide if you want/need to change things. Don't start buying stuff before you get the bike!

 

[SHUMBA]

"Powerbronze" is a brand name in the EU, not the name of a device. They make quality plastic bits like windscreens, huggers and light guards.

Not sure what you're talking about with the Touratech bits you've seen. Mostly what you are describing is the pre-load adjuster for the rear shock. Some rear shocks also have external oil reservoirs in that area, usually attached to the rear sub frame. It's not about assisting the coil spring, it's to give larger oil reservoir for cooler oil so it doesn't get air bubbles under heavy use. The pre-load adjuster is about setting sag for the load. The stock shock has one too, it's just part of the shock body.

Get the bike, ride the bike for a bit, then decide if you want/need to change things. Don't start buying stuff before you get the bike!

Ok, EricV, many thanks for your detailed explanation about the rear suspension adjustment. Not planning any off-road excursions so I'm sure I'll be just fine with the settings available that come with the bike. I rarely do two-ups, just me and myself. About the only thing I will do is mount my SW Motech crash bars (got a replacement set with a smile as the first set shipped shade an area of missing weld). Along with some very hi-intensity LED lights. I had these on both my Africa Twin and my cb650f. Gives a rider extra noticability during day time rides and lights up the ditches at night. So thanks again for clarifying the purpose of the gold coloured cylinder.
SHUMBA

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