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**Hellgate** · 12-01-2008, 06:26 PM

That is SHARP! Very nice looking.

Mississippi · 12-02-2008, 02:35 PM

Looks Sharp

**FZ6inNH** · 12-02-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CCHOUSEKY

Man, that looks GREAT, armystrong! The only thing that sucks is the black one is $30 more (I've got an '06).

Thanks!

Buy the silver one and take it to the local powder coating shop. They will shoot it for about $10 with their next matte black order.

I like it!!! I can't do without the hugger though in New England. Too many weather issues...

**jsw4178** · 12-02-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by armystrong

If you didn't get the shipping notice through email yet, hopefully they can change it for you. I thought it might be too much, but after I saw it on, I like the look too. Good luck.

I was able to get it changed.

CCHOUSEKY · 12-02-2008, 05:16 PM

FZ6nNH, in your opinion, what would be the consequences of taking off the hugger when I don't ride in inclement weather? I haven't looked, but do you think there's anything that could be damaged by not having it on there or is it's purpose solely to keep water and rocks from flying up under the tail?

**FZ6inNH** · 12-02-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CCHOUSEKY

FZ6nNH, in your opinion, what would be the consequences of taking off the hugger when I don't ride in inclement weather? I haven't looked, but do you think there's anything that could be damaged by not having it on there or is it's purpose solely to keep water and rocks from flying up under the tail?

It is mostly there to keep the undertail clean. Without it, the whole section including the rear shock is subject to dirt, road oils, mud, grime, tar, water, etc... It is functional but not necessary. It just save a lot of cleaning. Many bikes do not come with the huggers standard. Many (non-fz6) owners have asked where I bought it because they wanted one. When I ask why, they almost always start with "too much work to clean under there."

Where you don't ride in inclimate weather, you can likely get away without it and not have too much trouble keeping it clean.

You could also go the cut/shaved route too.

armystrong · 12-09-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CCHOUSEKY

Man, that looks GREAT, armystrong! The only thing that sucks is the black one is $30 more (I've got an '06).

Mind if I threadjack for a question? I really like the looks of the bike without the rear hugger. Have you noticed any downside to not having it there? FYI, I don't ride in the rain, so not having it there for that purpose isn't a problem. Any problems you've run into?

Thanks!

CCHOUSKEY...sorry for my lack of response...Uncle Sam had me out of the loop for a bit. I have not had any problems without the hugger on. The bike came without the hugger and bought one from my dealer...put it on and just didn't like how it looked. I'm mostly a fair weather rider, but I have been out in the rain without the hugger. No issues at all. When I clean the bike I just wipe and clean under there. I think it makes the bikes lines look cleaner and "sportier". I really like the chain guard...it's great quality for a pretty low price.

steveindenmark · 12-09-2008, 08:16 AM

That looks much better than the stock chain guard.

IMHO it would look even better without the giant Yamaha decal on the swingarm.

Steve

staticghost · 12-09-2008, 12:06 PM

Hey, where did you get that Yamaha sticker. I like the way that looks. People are constantly asking me what kind of bike I have, so If I had that sticker it would save me a short convo, while I await the green light to go zuuummmm.....

armystrong · 12-09-2008, 04:23 PM

Static,
I got the decals at Welcome to Fast Decals

12-01-2008, 06:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,316 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	Re: New Chain guard on my 04 That is SHARP! Very nice looking. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

12-02-2008, 02:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mississippi Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southaven, MS Bike: 07' Red FZ6 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 2 Member #5445	Re: New Chain guard on my 04 Looks Sharp __________________ Mods: Dual Headlight Mod (biker_dude43), Podlights, M1 FE w/Rear LED Signals, LED Flame Sliders, Puig Double Bubble Dark Smoke Racing Screen, Pazzo Red Racing levers, Pilot Powers

12-02-2008, 05:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
CCHOUSEKY Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 172 Rep Power: 8 Member #7	Re: New Chain guard on my 04 FZ6nNH, in your opinion, what would be the consequences of taking off the hugger when I don't ride in inclement weather? I haven't looked, but do you think there's anything that could be damaged by not having it on there or is it's purpose solely to keep water and rocks from flying up under the tail?

12-09-2008, 08:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
steveindenmark Older Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denmark Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,042 Rep Power: 14 Member #1326	Re: New Chain guard on my 04 That looks much better than the stock chain guard. IMHO it would look even better without the giant Yamaha decal on the swingarm. Steve

12-09-2008, 12:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
staticghost Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: nj Bike: 05' Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 171 Rep Power: 4 Member #2297	Re: New Chain guard on my 04 Hey, where did you get that Yamaha sticker. I like the way that looks. People are constantly asking me what kind of bike I have, so If I had that sticker it would save me a short convo, while I await the green light to go zuuummmm..... __________________ 05' Yamaha FZ6... Pluig Smoke Windscreen ... Two Brother Exhaust ... Power Commander III Usb ... T-rex Frame Sliders ... 4300K H7 Hid Kit ... Scottoiler Automatic Chain Lubrication System ... Lower Fairing ... Two Brothers Fender Eliminator Kit

12-09-2008, 04:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
armystrong Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Atlanta Bike: 2004 Quicker Silver FZ6 Posts: 123 Rep Power: 6 Member #833	Re: New Chain guard on my 04 Static, I got the decals at Welcome to Fast Decals __________________ 2004 Quicker Silver FZ6, Scorpion Exhaust, Scorpio Alarm, Shogun Frame sliders, FE, painted windscreen, Yamaha Lower Cowl, painted seat cowl, grip puppies, BD43 headlight mod, Justan Graffix wheel stripes, jda customs FZ6 chain guard, Corbin Seat.... my pics: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/membe...ong-album.html

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