I picked up a brand new Artfibras rear hugger and chain guard for the 599, but decided not to use it. It is painted gloss balck to match the 2006 color. I have it on ebay and here is the link. Make a reasonable offer and it is yours!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260228010132&rd=1

Alright, guys, don't bother bidding. I've already put my max at $200... just move along...

liar.

Hmm, that one is very tempting.

I'm not a liar, you're a cheater...

Nah... I didn't need to spend that money, anyways. I always realize that two seconds after I place a bid. I've been lucky to get bailed out at least one other time this week...

What do you mean, cheater?

Nothing at all... just didn't want anyone to test my claim...

Come on, bid at least $300.00! :D

Just curious - Why didn't you use this thing? and how much did it cost from the company?

I bought it in combination with the undertail, so I'm not sure how much I paid for it specifically. I wasn't sure I wanted a hugger in the first place, but ordered it since they are somewhat difficult to order. I decided to keep the rear tire stock. It is a really nice hugger/chain guard though!

Ok, somebody (here locally) said even if I did buy this, I'd need a fender eliminator or I couldn't use it. Sometimes idiot guys think they can buffalo me, just because I'm a girl. I will be honest when I tell you I don't know, so I'm telling you...I don't know. I want a fender eliminator, but it isn't a necessary thing, it it? It doesn't seem so to me.

PS: Before you go getting all gender offended, I don't give in to, or play on gender stereotypes, but get a bit frustrated when others do. If I'm ignorant, it is because I'm ignorant...meaning I just don't know. I'll tell you, I'll get educated, I'm no longer ingnorant. Period.

I want a fender eliminator, but it isn't a necessary thing, it it? It doesn't seem so to me.
I can't imagine that you would. The Artfibras hugger doesn't come up very high. Now, it sure LOOKS a lot better with a fender eliminator, but that's preference. Lots of folks just do a great job of trimming the stock fender down.

Ok, somebody (here locally) said even if I did buy this, I'd need a fender eliminator or I couldn't use it.
Did the person who told you that have a fender eliminator to sell you? Or were they pointing you to a friend who did? I can't understand that logic. While my hugger/chain guard is not from Artfibras, I had it on for several months before I finally got an Artfibras undertail on the bike. There was absolutely no issue with the stock fender interfering with the huger - they're not even that close to one another.

I dunno... better safe than sorry... :wink:

no, that makes no sense at all. They work in two different areas and come nowhere close to each other. The hugger will mount where the chain guard mounts and will just have the hugger attached to it, which rides just over your tire.

If you do a lot of wet riding, you might hold off on the fender eliminator. There's a good bit of dirt on my backpack just from riding home from class on wet roads. It slings the stuff everywhere.

phew... I was away for a few days, but I'm back now and ready to bid on this bad boy. Sorry Henley. :roll:

Who wants a carbon fiber rear hugger/chain cover?

I want a hugger and a fender eliminator. I have seen one before that makes the under-seat space much bigger. That was a while back and I haven't seen them around for a while and don't remember who made it. I wanted it in black (maybe rhino lining) coated, instead of yellow. I figure eventually I'll find it.

Who wants a carbon fiber rear hugger/chain cover?

You have one?

Let's not loose site of my sweet Artfibras hugger/chain guard that ends on ebay today!

SOLD! Someone got a great deal on ebay ($71.00)