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Hitcher
16th August 2009, 17:48
My Shiver got another modification fitted today.

Illustrated is a rear fibreglass hugger, supplied by twinshack.co.uk.

The exceptional paint matching and application is by the legend that is Crazefox. No mean feat either, the Aprilia Cult White is white with a blue pearl.

Installation by me. It required a bit of fiddling but was largely straight forward. The only tools needed were a 15mm spanner and a set of Allan keys.

Now I just have to get it dirty!
Gremlin
16th August 2009, 17:49
and for the lazies... a working link

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=2520&pictureid=29835

edit: fine... he added more pics :lol:
98tls
16th August 2009, 18:01
Nice looking hugger Hitch.Hows it mounted,mine was easy as just bolted onto the existing tabs for the original ugly popper scooper thing they came out with,am guessing there wasnt tabs in place on the Shiver.
James Deuce
16th August 2009, 18:11
Spectacular!

Now for an Ohlins shock!
Hitcher
16th August 2009, 18:17
Nice looking hugger Hitch.Hows it mounted,mine was easy as just bolted onto the existing tabs for the original ugly popper scooper thing they came out with,am guessing there wasnt tabs in place on the Shiver.

On the RHS there's a Z bracket as part of a mounting kit. The bottom of which bolts onto the shaft that holds the bottom of the shock. On the LHS there's a metal tab that extends a mounting hole upwards, the bottom of which is secured onto the front screw hole for the OEM chain guard.
98tls
16th August 2009, 18:21
On the RHS there's a Z bracket as part of a mounting kit. The bottom of which bolts onto the shaft that holds the bottom of the shock. On the LHS there's a metal tab that extends a mounting hole upwards, the bottom of which is secured onto the front screw hole for the OEM chain guard. Nice work,really is a nice looking bit of kit that bike.
Hitcher
16th August 2009, 18:45
Now for an Ohlins shock!

Perhaps not an Ohlins. The rear will probably get a linkage set-up and an external reservoir for the OEM ZF Sachs. The front will get adjustable emulators, which should improve the rebound a treat.

Exhaust mods will start with the removal of the cat.
nico
16th August 2009, 19:28
that is freken kooooooooool i want one .
Elysium
16th August 2009, 19:30
Just Curious Hitcher but were you in Palmy Friday or Saturday?
Hitcher
16th August 2009, 19:36
Just Curious Hitcher but were you in Palmy Friday or Saturday?

14 or 15 August? No.
Elysium
16th August 2009, 19:52
Ok because I pulled up next to an Aprillia Shiver on thr weekend and very sure I don't see those Aprillia's very often.
Gremlin
16th August 2009, 22:38
How is the zumo, way up there, and unprotected?

I would have thought it would be easier lower down, on the left bar?

Purdy in white, but it must be a bastard to keep clean :no:
James Deuce
16th August 2009, 22:41
How is the zumo, way up there, and unprotected?

I would have thought it would be easier lower down, on the left bar?

Purdy in white, but it must be a bastard to keep clean :no:

Having owned white vehicles I'd have to say it's the low maintenance option. They look whitish no matter how filthy, then they look superb when you clean them. Maroon looks hideous when it is dusty. Black looks like crap covered in water spots, and red looks particularly yucky covered in dead bugs.
Hitcher
16th August 2009, 23:23
How is the zumo, way up there, and unprotected?

I would have thought it would be easier lower down, on the left bar?

Unprotected from what? It's a zumo. It's completely weather sealed. Are you guys only just starting to get what I've been talking about for months? This isn't some Tomtom or Navman that you need to wrap Gladwrap(TM) around or put in your lunchbox to keep the weather off. It's a zumo. It's a purpose-built GPS for motorcycles. Buy one.
AllanB
16th August 2009, 23:29
Looking good.

I like the tiered bits in the middle - different.


PS - pretty sure it's Allen key - but you knew that right :msn-wink:
YellowDog
17th August 2009, 05:55
Great looking bike and the mod compliments it really well.
Owl
17th August 2009, 07:14
Looks good Hitcher!:niceone:

I have a glass hugger and it doesn't seem to fare too well with stones. I heavily coated the inside with stone guard, but the tyre still threw a stone right through the side of it.:weep: They certainly get a hard time!
Gremlin
17th August 2009, 12:40
Unprotected from what? It's a zumo. It's completely weather sealed. Are you guys only just starting to get what I've been talking about for months? This isn't some Tomtom or Navman that you need to wrap Gladwrap(TM) around or put in your lunchbox to keep the weather off. It's a zumo. It's a purpose-built GPS for motorcycles. Buy one.
Already have one... just have doubts about the mount to GPS, and also the in and out audio feed cables... I'd have to grab a shot of my setup, but it sits on the left of the bar tucked behind the "touring" screen :laugh:
Swoop
17th August 2009, 13:05
It looks very nice Hitch!


a set of Allan keys.
I believe the term is "Gah, Thud!".:msn-wink:
Linky. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_key)
nudemetalz
17th August 2009, 21:40
Very nice !!!!!

Just have to get my tank badges and Craze's going to do some painting of the Guzzi for me.
He's the man alright when it comes to painting !!
crazefox
17th August 2009, 21:45
Looks awesome Hitcher...all complete eh?