A-tech rear hugger

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 7th, 2009, 04:45 PM

I got my rear hugger in the mail yesterday from a-tech. It got here pretty fast. I ordered on Thursday and it got here on Tuesday. Here are some shots of the a-tech hugger I got in yesterday. Pretty slick. My only complaint is how it attaches on the muffler side. It requires you to remove the S shaped wire holding the brake line in place, which is a super pain, especially since i found out the allen bolt was stripped! I wound up just prying the wire out. You then attach the line to the hugger using a plastic clip and some double stick adhesive. The other drawback is that it attaches on the muffler side using a single bolt. While it seems pretty secure, you can definitely feel it ratle when you go over a speed bump. Sorry about the resolution again, still haven't got a charger for my camera yet.

Rynownd · April 7th, 2009, 04:48 PM

Lookin' good! ...just gotta keep people from

on the CF

kazam58 · April 7th, 2009, 05:07 PM

Looks sweet! I didn't know about that issue with the exhaust side you were talking about. Maybe with a little bit more time someone can figure out another way to secure it or make it better. I'm still waiting on that kawiforum spinoff of this hugger, I can't wait.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 7th, 2009, 05:25 PM

If I ever remember to get the charger for my camera I can post some better pics of exactly what I'm talking about. Its kind of pointless trying to show it with my crap cameraphone. The hugger feels pretty secure, but I'm just worried if I wind up macking a speedbump or pothole hard enough that it may crack or something.

kazam58 · April 7th, 2009, 05:27 PM

hmm....that is something that's a little worrisome. Let me know if you come up with anything.
And pics are much appreciated.

miks · April 7th, 2009, 07:12 PM

Looking good mate. Pretty sure that adds like 10 mph to the bike.

Shift250R · April 7th, 2009, 10:16 PM

Thats looks great! Ive never seen this on another bike other than beast. Put up some more pics when you get your camera going.

Ninja007 · April 7th, 2009, 10:26 PM

you got it!!!!!

looks awesome man! so do you like it?! like kazam58, I'm still holdin' out on the kawiforums replica. but, if that goes to ****, then I'll fall back on this! looks excellent! makes the back end of the bike seem less wussy.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 7th, 2009, 10:33 PM

Yeah I was lining up for that same kawiforums deal, but days became weeks became months and I wasn't sure if that thing would ever be ready so I just went ahead and got the real one!

So far I love it. The only thing is I still have the stock exhaust hangar/footpeg holder so it looks kind of wack with just one footpeg on the bike. Other than that though, its pretty sick.

Ninja007 · April 7th, 2009, 10:37 PM

sweet dude. yeah, the ball on the kawiforum replica is actually starting to role a little bit. we might see results soon (hopeful!) yours looks killer tho! good stuff!

CZroe · April 23rd, 2009, 04:25 AM

Because the wimpy swingarm looks at its worst on the muffler side (especially for those with diminuitive exhausts like the HR1 or the modded GSXR pipe), I always want to see what a hugger does to clean that up (the "swingarm cover" part). Strangely, people seem to avoid showing that.

Of course, I've seen it, but not much of it!

That said, I want to git White Hendrix's a fiberglass copy of the A-tech to paint myself, but it doesn't seem to have good "delineating lines" for painting the swingarm cover part a flat-black and the tire-hugging part a shiny body-color (CP Blue in my case). What I mean is, it just looks too "curvy" where the two areas meet, so I think it would look weird if the painted colors met there. Then again, I haven't seen it in person. Does it look like something that could be cleanly painted to be two-tone? If not, I'll have to see a professional about getting it to fade. Come to think of it, that might look cool, but I really don't have the money! Is it even possible to cleanly fade flat-to-gloss though?

Shift250R · April 23rd, 2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Because the wimpy swingarm looks at its worst on the muffler side (especially for those with diminuitive exhausts like the HR1 or the modded GSXR pipe), I always want to see what a hugger does to clean that up (the "swingarm cover" part). Strangely, people seem to avoid showing that.

Of course, I've seen it, but not much of it!

That said, I want to git White Hendrix's a fiberglass copy of the A-tech to paint myself, but it doesn't seem to have good "delineating lines" for painting the swingarm cover part a flat-black and the tire-hugging part a shiny body-color (CP Blue in my case). What I mean is, it just looks too "curvy" where the two areas meet, so I think it would look weird if the painted colors met there. Then again, I haven't seen it in person. Does it look like something that could be cleanly painted to be two-tone? If not, I'll have to see a professional about getting it to fade. Come to think of it, that might look cool, but I really don't have the money! Is it even possible to cleanly fade flat-to-gloss though?

I also had the same idea about buying a fiber glass one and two tone painting it cp blue. I was going to buy the exact frame matching black and cp blue from colorrite and just follow this bikes paint design on the hugger. Im pretty sure its a tech but I could be wrong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF95S...e=channel_page
The only thing is that after colorrites prices it might just be cheaper to buy a CF one.

Jiu Jitsu Player · April 23rd, 2009, 04:17 PM

The way the hugger is shaped I don't think a two tone paint job would work out too good unless you are an incredible painter. The way the curves on the hugger are it just seems too difficult. If you're looking for the two tone look maybe check out a skidmarx hugger. those are made in two tone to match the bike with the bottom part being black and the upper part being the OEM paint color.

Shift250R · April 24th, 2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiu Jitsu Player

The way the hugger is shaped I don't think a two tone paint job would work out too good unless you are an incredible painter. The way the curves on the hugger are it just seems too difficult. If you're looking for the two tone look maybe check out a skidmarx hugger. those are made in two tone to match the bike with the bottom part being black and the upper part being the OEM paint color.

Is the one in the vid I posted a tech? I think that one came out real nice. I dont know..I like the carbon fiber but it looks like it stands out way more when painted but then again i havnt seen it in real life. Is it really noticable in person or just a dark piece in the back?

ryandward · March 12th, 2010, 08:09 PM

The Zip Tie that came with the kit is meant to tie down the brake line through the two holes on that side. At least that's what I did... BTW, I destroyed my metal stay when I removed it...

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 08:43 PM

Definitely on my list of mods now!!! Let me know how the muffler problem works out.

ryandward · March 12th, 2010, 09:19 PM

Look how close the chain comes to the hugger. I love it.

Here's a picture of the left side. I'm kinda sad that I HAD to use a drill to expand the swing arm screw hole, since it was a TINY bit too far back.

Here's how the whole right side looks.

You can see both mods here, an exhaust hanger and the rear hugger.

This seems kind of ghetto, but it's really the only thing that works. It came with some extra felt or something... I think I already lost it, not sure what it was for.

Davidb1986 · March 12th, 2010, 09:35 PM

Nice!!!!!!!

CZroe · March 13th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shift250R

Is the one in the vid I posted a tech? I think that one came out real nice. I dont know..I like the carbon fiber but it looks like it stands out way more when painted but then again i havnt seen it in real life. Is it really noticable in person or just a dark piece in the back?

Could be. It's A-Tech style at least. It does look surprisingly good. Better than I could have expected a 2-tone A-Tech design to look. Even so, I wonder if other colors would look good painted down the back like this one did.

JaeL · April 4th, 2010, 05:55 PM

Is A-tech the only company that makes a hugger with the swing arm cover?

riiken · April 4th, 2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaeL

Is A-tech the only company that makes a hugger with the swing arm cover?

SHINTO's rear hugger courtesy of ThaiNinjaRR
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=39049

maglin · April 15th, 2010, 03:34 AM

Has anybody with A-Tech hugger tried Bridgestone BT003RS 140/70 rear tyre?

Does it have clearing issues?

ThaiNinjaRR · April 18th, 2010, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maglin

Has anybody with A-Tech hugger tried Bridgestone BT003RS 140/70 rear tyre?

Does it have clearing issues?

from what i'v seen, yes it does, you need to drill new holes in it. and move it back about an inch or two.

maglin · April 18th, 2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThaiNinjaRR

from what i'v seen, yes it does, you need to drill new holes in it. and move it back about an inch or two.

Thanks pal!

Babybrandon206 · April 24th, 2010, 03:37 PM

Where did you buy the A-Tech Rear Hugger anyways?

hmingtea · August 1st, 2011, 03:15 AM

can you please tell me where do you got this A-tech hugger

CZroe · August 2nd, 2011, 11:06 AM

Japan. You have to find some service to pay and import it for you.

April 7th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#2
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	Lookin' good! ...just gotta keep people from on the CF __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

April 7th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#4
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	If I ever remember to get the charger for my camera I can post some better pics of exactly what I'm talking about. Its kind of pointless trying to show it with my crap cameraphone. The hugger feels pretty secure, but I'm just worried if I wind up macking a speedbump or pothole hard enough that it may crack or something. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 7th, 2009, 07:12 PM	#6
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Looking good mate. Pretty sure that adds like 10 mph to the bike. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 7th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#9
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	Yeah I was lining up for that same kawiforums deal, but days became weeks became months and I wasn't sure if that thing would ever be ready so I just went ahead and got the real one! So far I love it. The only thing is I still have the stock exhaust hangar/footpeg holder so it looks kind of wack with just one footpeg on the bike. Other than that though, its pretty sick. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 23rd, 2009, 04:17 PM	#13
Jiu Jitsu Player Live 2 Ride Forced 2 Work Name: Chris Location: Guam Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 RED 250r Posts: 386	The way the hugger is shaped I don't think a two tone paint job would work out too good unless you are an incredible painter. The way the curves on the hugger are it just seems too difficult. If you're looking for the two tone look maybe check out a skidmarx hugger. those are made in two tone to match the bike with the bottom part being black and the upper part being the OEM paint color. __________________________________________________ SAVAGE MODE: [ON] OFF www.7milesdown.com

April 7th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#3
kazam58 Sarcasm: Yea that'll work Name: Andy Location: Essex Jct, VT Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 330	Looks sweet! I didn't know about that issue with the exhaust side you were talking about. Maybe with a little bit more time someone can figure out another way to secure it or make it better. I'm still waiting on that kawiforum spinoff of this hugger, I can't wait.

April 7th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#5
kazam58 Sarcasm: Yea that'll work Name: Andy Location: Essex Jct, VT Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 330	hmm....that is something that's a little worrisome. Let me know if you come up with anything. And pics are much appreciated.

April 7th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#7
Shift250R ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Texas Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 112	Thats looks great! Ive never seen this on another bike other than beast. Put up some more pics when you get your camera going.

April 7th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#8
Ninja007 忍者 Name: Jake Location: WA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): None Now - Used to have an '08 Ninja 250R Candy Blue Posts: 151	you got it!!!!! looks awesome man! so do you like it?! like kazam58, I'm still holdin' out on the kawiforums replica. but, if that goes to ****, then I'll fall back on this! looks excellent! makes the back end of the bike seem less wussy.

April 7th, 2009, 10:37 PM	#10
Ninja007 忍者 Name: Jake Location: WA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): None Now - Used to have an '08 Ninja 250R Candy Blue Posts: 151	sweet dude. yeah, the ball on the kawiforum replica is actually starting to role a little bit. we might see results soon (hopeful!) yours looks killer tho! good stuff!

April 23rd, 2009, 04:25 AM	#11
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Because the wimpy swingarm looks at its worst on the muffler side (especially for those with diminuitive exhausts like the HR1 or the modded GSXR pipe), I always want to see what a hugger does to clean that up (the "swingarm cover" part). Strangely, people seem to avoid showing that. Of course, I've seen it, but not much of it! That said, I want to git White Hendrix's a fiberglass copy of the A-tech to paint myself, but it doesn't seem to have good "delineating lines" for painting the swingarm cover part a flat-black and the tire-hugging part a shiny body-color (CP Blue in my case). What I mean is, it just looks too "curvy" where the two areas meet, so I think it would look weird if the painted colors met there. Then again, I haven't seen it in person. Does it look like something that could be cleanly painted to be two-tone? If not, I'll have to see a professional about getting it to fade. Come to think of it, that might look cool, but I really don't have the money! Is it even possible to cleanly fade flat-to-gloss though?

March 12th, 2010, 08:09 PM	#15
ryandward ninjette.org newbie Name: Ryan Location: 88011 Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Blue Ninja EX250 Posts: 4	The Zip Tie that came with the kit is meant to tie down the brake line through the two holes on that side. At least that's what I did... BTW, I destroyed my metal stay when I removed it...

March 12th, 2010, 08:43 PM	#16
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	Definitely on my list of mods now!!! Let me know how the muffler problem works out.

March 12th, 2010, 09:19 PM	#17
ryandward ninjette.org newbie Name: Ryan Location: 88011 Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Blue Ninja EX250 Posts: 4	Look how close the chain comes to the hugger. I love it. Here's a picture of the left side. I'm kinda sad that I HAD to use a drill to expand the swing arm screw hole, since it was a TINY bit too far back. Here's how the whole right side looks. You can see both mods here, an exhaust hanger and the rear hugger. This seems kind of ghetto, but it's really the only thing that works. It came with some extra felt or something... I think I already lost it, not sure what it was for.

March 12th, 2010, 09:35 PM	#18
Davidb1986 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Waxahachie Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE green with Monster energy decals!!! Posts: 223	Nice!!!!!!!

April 4th, 2010, 05:55 PM	#20
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	Is A-tech the only company that makes a hugger with the swing arm cover? __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

April 15th, 2010, 03:34 AM	#22
maglin ninjette.org member Name: xaris Location: greece Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): what else? Posts: 121	Has anybody with A-Tech hugger tried Bridgestone BT003RS 140/70 rear tyre? Does it have clearing issues? __________________________________________________ -This signature rocks!!!

April 24th, 2010, 03:37 PM	#25
Babybrandon206 ninjette.org newbie Name: Brandon Location: Seattle Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Limited Edition Green) Posts: 1	Where did you buy the A-Tech Rear Hugger anyways?

August 1st, 2011, 03:15 AM	#26
hmingtea ninjette.org member Name: hmingtea Location: Aizawl,India Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja250r,2009 YZF Yamaha R15,YZF Yamaha R6 Posts: 12	can you please tell me where do you got this A-tech hugger

August 2nd, 2011, 11:06 AM	#27
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Japan. You have to find some service to pay and import it for you.

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