Re: Rear hugger

[Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John: Just remove the rear brake caliper. Then it just slides into 
place. FWIW I'd make damn sure to put loctite on those two nuts/bolts 
that would be a messy place to have them come loose.

Erik


>Just returned from Hermy's with a rear hugger, Triumph tank bag, and the seat
>cowl. Seat cowl was a snap, next was the hugger (the plastic one, not CF).
>Has anyone been able to install this thing as per instructions? I could not
>get the brake line on the outside of the chain guard where it belongs in
>spite of every angle and contortion I could try. It just could not be moved
>forward enough to allow the brake hose to come around the end of it. What I
>ended up doing was punching out the two little plastic clips that fasten the
>chain guard to the curved piece. Easy enough to do, both pieces went on
>perfectly, and I fastened them back together with two small bolts/nuts. In my
>mind, this piece could not have gone on doing something like this, or else
>removing body work, left passenger peg, etc. I'd love to hear any others
>comments, experiences with this piece. By the way, it looks great and I am
>very sure that it will make cleaning much easier.
>Tomorrow I will 'install' the Triumph tank bag...I recall a couple of listers
>commenting on modifying the mounting straps to make taking on and off a
>little easier.... any suggestions greatly appreciated!
>
>John Heinzer
>'00 ST black
>
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