R1200S - Wet feet

Dids · Post by **Dids** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:51 pm

A couple of days ago I bought my first R1200S, and very impressed I am with it too.
In comparison with my R1100S it feels more compact. nimble and way more powerful.
Love it........

My first ride was in the rain and I couldn't help noticing that it has the same issue as a previous R1200GS - water and dirt from the road surface sprays out from the rear wheel directly onto my ankles.
I seem to remember buying some sort of plastic guard for the R1200GS to stop this happening.
Would fitting a rear hugger be the solution for the R1200S?
If so any particular recommendations for an effective one?
Cheers

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:45 pm

I use one of these and don't recall wet ankles. Expensive but the nicest. (fortunately my 12 came with it) Get in touch and mention Boxertrix. Sandbar might do something for you.

There are others. Check ebay.

http://www.sandbarcomposites.co.uk/disp ... ory_id=131

Humbug · Post by **Humbug** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:09 am

Never noticed wet ankles on my 12 before fitting a carbon hugger. Do however ride in Sidi Goretex boots so probably wouldn't have noticed the issue anyway. The hugger also does a sterling job of protecting the rear Ohlins so worth it for that alone.

Dids · Post by **Dids** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:29 am

Had a look at the Ilmberger hugger that Sandbar are selling, looks great, but not sure that I really want to be spending £250......

Had a look on ebay and saw this for £150:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391588912475? ... rmvSB=true

Anyone used one of these?

Cheers

andy griff · Post by **andy griff** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:02 am

Nice thing about Germany - TUV approval is required on everything so the quality and safety aspects should be spot on.

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:41 pm

Can't say I've ever had this issue either, but that said, I have always had a hugger and waterproof boots.

I have used a pyramid hugger and currently a Ilmberger hugger. The latter is more elegant, but both will protect the shock. Just make sure you buy one suitable for your rear wheel / tyre combination.

They do come up on ebay if you find the new price off-putting, worth keeping an eye out.

Dids · Post by **Dids** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:28 am

Just seen this on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401034477859

Missed it at first cos it was primarily listed as a R1200R hugger.

Looks good value at £84 delivered.

Anyone used one of these Puig huggers?

andy griff · Post by **andy griff** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 12:27 pm

Got one on my R1200RS. Good quality and works.

Dids · Post by **Dids** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 10:07 am

Dids wrote:Just seen this on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401034477859

Missed it at first cos it was primarily listed as a R1200R hugger.

Looks good value at £84 delivered.

Anyone used one of these Puig huggers?

It must have been a pricing error - now gone up to £161......

boxerscott · Post by **boxerscott** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:37 pm

Dids wrote:Had a look at the Ilmberger hugger that Sandbar are selling, looks great, but not sure that I really want to be spending £250......

Had a look on ebay and saw this for £150:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391588912475? ... rmvSB=true

Anyone used one of these?

Cheers

£250.00 for a hugger

must be off their swede!

Dids · Post by **Dids** » Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:42 am

boxerscott wrote:
Dids wrote:Had a look at the Ilmberger hugger that Sandbar are selling, looks great, but not sure that I really want to be spending £250......

Had a look on ebay and saw this for £150:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391588912475? ... rmvSB=true

Anyone used one of these?

Cheers
£250.00 for a hugger must be off their swede!

Totally turnips!

At £250, that's almost 10% of what I paid for the whole R1200S a few weeks ago......

dave the german · Post by **dave the german** » Thu Dec 08, 2016 4:52 am

Keep checking ebay - I picked mine up for about £90 and it was as new

Dids · Post by **Dids** » Thu Dec 08, 2016 8:28 pm

dave the german wrote:Keep checking ebay - I picked mine up for about £90 and it was as new

Thanks, I'll do that.

The R1200S has already done almost 40,000 touring miles in all weathers, so I guess there's no real urgency for a hugger....

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 1:00 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ilmberger-Car ... Sw2xRYSrNw

At time of posting, this is at £1.20. Throw a silly bid in, you might get lucky.

Dids · Post by **Dids** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 6:15 pm

Herb wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ilmberger-Carbon-Rear-Hugger-for-BMW-R1200S-/222340747816?hash=item33c48a9228:g:f1oAAOSw2xRYSrNw

At time of posting, this is at £1.20. Throw a silly bid in, you might get lucky.

Thanks++ for the Ebay link.
Obviously a popular item as it's had 8 bids from three people already!
I'm away out of the UK travelling at the moment and accessing the Internet on an ancient mobile phone.
Can see that it's got three days to run & will put in a bid - ancient mobile phone permitting.....