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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: mac1984 on 09 September 2014, 10:25:29 am

Title: Rear hugger clearance
Post by: mac1984 on 09 September 2014, 10:25:29 am
Hi everyone.
Just bought a rear hugger for my fazer. Ive trial fitted it and the clearance between the rear of the mudguard section and the wheel is only about 6mm. Is this an acceptable gap or do I need to increase it?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Rear hugger clearance
Post by: Fazafou on 09 September 2014, 11:19:32 am
Sounds fine, it will move with the wheel so that distance won't change and be an issue.

Just check it doesn't easily flex onto the tyre.

If you're worried no problem to adjust higher with some washers or something.
Title: Re: Rear hugger clearance
Post by: mac1984 on 09 September 2014, 01:42:51 pm
Was thinking of spacing it a little more just in case it flexes too much.
Although I'm not sure I like the look of the hugger on a fazer. Maybe because it's still gel coat white.

Title: Re: Rear hugger clearance
Post by: tweetytek on 09 September 2014, 07:53:34 pm
The closest distance on my bike is the top of the tyre and the end of the arch on the hugger. About 10mm. But it was originally 5mm and as suggested above, I used plastic washers -  5mm - each size . for a bag of assorted sizes from b&q for £2.99
Title: Re: Rear hugger clearance
Post by: mac1984 on 09 September 2014, 10:44:43 pm
Think I'll space it up a little once the paint has dried. Tempted to trim the hugger part too as it looks a little too long and out of place.