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[graphikill]

[GRU]

welcome

i got one answer for you.....you can use a 150/60-17 rear tire on a stock rim

many people have done it and so did i....

130 vs 150 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/grubac/gs5/130_150tire.jpg

[Cal Price]

I'm pretty sure you can get a hugger from  www.busters-online.co.uk  and/or www.mandp.co.uk  If you give em a bell they are quite helpful (in my experience) Both in South Wales, not a million miles from you. In the last year a few more specific odds and ends for the GS have appeared, I think this may be because of the introduction of the "F" model.
Good Luck with it.

[Jenerator]

Welcome to the site.

[Ratboy]

I know I'm gonna sound like a total dork...  but here it goes.  What is the purpose, if any other than looks, of a rear hugger?  Just wondering, I mean i guess it helps control road mess from flinging up and all.  Thanks guys.

[JamesG]

Yup keeps road crud off the shock, electronics, and even the carbs and airfilter (!) if you are running pods.

[graphikill]

the tyre is good...... cheers, still tempted to get the gsxr600 tyre and rim fitted tho...lol