Ilmberger hugger: homologated or not?

[Flyingscotsman]

Apologies for starting yet another hugger thread, but can't see answer to this on other threads.

I'm going to get the Ilmberger hugger, but it comes in two versions (or at least two different prices!)
Homologated (road legal) around ?240 and non-homologated (off road only) around ?190.

Does anybody know if there is any physical difference in the actual parts, or is the extra ?50 just for a piece of paper?

Cheers.

 

[soofsayer]

Do you mean the difference between the street and race carbon?

 

[Flyingscotsman]

Yes, I believe that is the description.

 

[soofsayer]

Street is a higher quality gloss finish, race is a little bit less so. Both are equally strong. You could also try fullsix carbon who are a vendor on here as they also do carbon huggers and do a big premier member discount, or you could try one the BMW dealers (AJ & Lind) for their best forum premier membership pricing on the ilmberger (same as BMW Hp). I'd recommend the non abs version whatever you do go for as it will lose the hole and save your rear shock.

 

[Flyingscotsman]

Thanks that's great info & advice

 

[Billo01]

I may have posted this once or twice :friendly_wink:

Here's the Fullsix version

 

[Flyingscotsman]

Thanks a lot for the pictures with it on the bike - it looks very good. It's difficult from just isolated pictures of the huggers to imagine how they will look on the bike.
One of the things I liked about the Ilmberger is that the chain guard & hugger are one piece. The Fullsix looks a two-piece like the OEM.

I see you have the non-ABS hugger with ABS - agree looks much better & more functional. Have you ever had any issues with ABS unit hitting hugger (carrying pillion on very bumpy roads or coming off Mountain at Cadwell ??)

 

[Billo01]

Yes it is a 2-piece. FullSix have 2 types of chain guard, a full length that matches OEM and a shorter one which is what I have. I don't carry pillion but otherwise had no issues with the hugger. I don't expect to TBH either as would have to go some to make contact between the two parts.

 

[Jay1000rr]

Full six is better quality then ilmembger

 

[Flyingscotsman]

Thanks. In what way is it better? Is it more sturdy or a better finish ?

 

[Billo01]

TBH I had a bit of a mare with the FullSix I got from a German vendor who are no longer on here with the fit. I had to open up a few holes as they hadn't allowed for the shoulder on the screws.

On one fairing infill panel I had to make some changes so that the BMW badge sat flush as the pins on the back of the badge didn't line up with the panel.

One tank side panel had to be replaced altogether as one of the mounting tabs was in completely the wrong position.

Apart from the adjusting which I wouldn't expect with a premium product like this, the finish is spot on. I could've sent it all back but couldn't be arsed as the service was somewhat very slow from Germany plus I had to wait weeks for that hugger.

I would say best to deal with the UK distributer

 

[Flyingscotsman]

TBH I had a bit of a mare with the FullSix I got from a German vendor who are no longer on here with the fit. I had to open up a few holes as they hadn't allowed for the shoulder on the screws.

On one fairing infill panel I had to make some changes so that the BMW badge sat flush as the pins on the back of the badge didn't line up with the panel.

One tank side panel had to be replaced altogether as one of the mounting tabs was in completely the wrong position.

Apart from the adjusting which I wouldn't expect with a premium product like this, the finish is spot on. I could've sent it all back but couldn't be arsed as the service was somewhat very slow from Germany plus I had to wait weeks for that hugger.

I would say best to deal with the UK distributer

Cheers, @Billo01 That's really helpful information. Was the German vendor Motea by any chance?

 

[soofsayer]

Full six is better quality then ilmembger

I have both and can't find any difference?

 

[Billo01]

Cheers, @Billo01 That's really helpful information. Was the German vendor Motea by any chance?

No it was a company called APM. Great to deal with at point of sale and discount was good but the service was sloooowww.

 

[Jay1000rr]

Better finish, I got some ilmembger stuff and sent it back. Got full six belly pay waiting to be fitted. Got 2 little ilmembger bit but gonna get my mate to re laquier them

 

[Kennybush]

I've got satin finish full six hugger and chain guard sitting on the garage floor. Hopfully fit it tomorrow and post some pics. And let you know how well they fit

 

[soofsayer]

Better finish, I got some ilmembger stuff and sent it back. Got full six belly pay waiting to be fitted. Got 2 little ilmembger bit but gonna get my mate to re laquier them

I never had any issues with the quality of ilmberger having had 8 items from them, they have all been perfect, so I'm sorry to hear that, they clearly dropped the ball with you?

 

[Flyingscotsman]

Cheers! Photos are really helpful. I think I'm going to go for the Ilmberger homologated - the finish is supposed to be better as it needs to be UV & weather resistant for the homologation certification apparently. I'll post pictures when I get it.