Mudsling, why so expensive?
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To be fair they're never going to be able to compete with Chinese copies. N,N, don't manufacture Mudslingers or set the price, they can only set the retail price.
What a load of bollox, well they would say all that. Chinese copies are the future for GS MODS
I have been following this thread. I can't disagree with NN,but at the end of the day it's a piece of plastic to keep watery mud away from components as much as possible. Some people have even made home made guards with pieces of rubber. If it fits and works,people will buy it, will it affect the warranty, no.
I bet before the end of the year NN will have a sale on, but by then most people will have a Chinese one.
I bet before the end of the year NN will have a sale on, but by then most people will have a Chinese one.
why spend 15k on a bike then skimp on proper fitting protection which never loses much value on the 2nd hand market anyway , if you decide to sell in the future.
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I think the danger here is to assume all BMW GS owners are rich and will pay anything for everything..
With PCP Deals you can get a new one with a small part exchange bike and low monthly payments. But that'll leave some people stretched.
Also those that can afford it either earn enough to literally not be bothered, or outraged that they're being ripped off.
So value for money needs to be demonstrated at least, or you're wide open for critisism and people will jump to a cheaper alternative just out of protest.
With PCP Deals you can get a new one with a small part exchange bike and low monthly payments. But that'll leave some people stretched.
Also those that can afford it either earn enough to literally not be bothered, or outraged that they're being ripped off.
So value for money needs to be demonstrated at least, or you're wide open for critisism and people will jump to a cheaper alternative just out of protest.
Indeed.
Chinese plastic on it's way.
I have had a full exhaust system and lovely alloy levers for my CRF250l all from Hong Kong, the exhaust has not rusted and has survived quite a few tumbles all for 1/3rd of the price of the top end kit.
the development of that argument is why when your are spending £15k do you need additional proper protection anyway
The GS is not just a UK shitty weather supplied bike
haditlowered
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It's true that the tooling for injection moulding is a lot more expensive - but you can then manufacture the part at a fraction of the cost of vac forming..... It wouldn't surprise me that the factory that make the genuine Mudsling product also supply other companies that are selling them cheaper, once you have the tool you can churn them out by the thousands.
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see point 4 on this site.....
https://www.slideshare.net/rayplastics/thermoforming-vs-injectionmolding
Amazingly, in the USA, BMW dealers in San Fran, they have listed a Touratech splash guard, same as mudsling, even describes how it protects the suspension unit. Price $60. Dam sight cheaper than UK. Might get myself one when over there.
mattgslc
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This country is so massively taxed its a joke, I have ordered a cheap Chinese one and just waiting for it to arrive, I just cant justify that much on a mudsling just to keep the dirt off something that should of been done in the factory, the trouble is that BMW want all the little people to make money selling aftermarket parts to us but then they are just too expensive so why don't BMW just make one from the off ?
They are not a cheap bike and to have to spend a shed load of money on other parts it just makes it ridiculous
They are not a cheap bike and to have to spend a shed load of money on other parts it just makes it ridiculous
Exactly
Uk is known as 'treasure island' and we're overcharged for most things
Me - I'd buy the chinky one, fit it and if there were any points of concern about fitment then I would helicopter tape those bits of frame or swingarm and/or trim the chinky copy accordingly
How technical can a bit of black plastic get ?
A genuine mudsling for £150???
Hell, I can get a genuine complete brand new plastic bumper from Toyota for my Hiace van for £256, the moulding on that is 20x more intricate & difficult - than a mudsling
Aha - back in the day the 1150 GS & earlier bikes had proper full length rear mudguards and even a little rear rubber mudflap to cover the shock
Those were the days
mattgslc
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I loved my 1150 gs
Exactly
Uk is known as 'treasure island' and we're overcharged for most things
Me - I'd buy the chinky one, fit it and if there were any points of concern about fitment then I would helicopter tape those bits of frame or swingarm and/or trim the chinky copy accordingly
How technical can a bit of black plastic get ?
A genuine mudsling for £150???
Hell, I can get a genuine complete brand new plastic bumper from Toyota for my Hiace van for £256, the moulding on that is 20x more intricate & difficult - than a mudsling
Well said
IF you wanted a genuine one not a knock off, order from US, including international shipping works out as £108, still a big saving.
Does that include duty and VAT?
NN sell a Mudsling + Avant twin-pack. A Snip @ £169. I think it was £149 two years ago when I got mine.
Duty and VAT on an import will add around 20% to a with-shipping price.
RBD666
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Anyone tried the Chinese copy of the Puig hugger by any chance?
i fitted the machineart mudsling, fender extender, and cylinder guards from nippy normans and fitted perfectly and top quality kit. Well finished, well packaged and good instructions and no doubt will do what they are suppose to.
added bonus is they will sell if i ever remove from the bike at a good price.
added bonus is they will sell if i ever remove from the bike at a good price.
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