Will a hugger for a 2008 -11 blade fit a 2012 blade?

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  1. Remal

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    AS above. I sold to a mate my brand new Carbon king rear hugger and he's tried to fit it on his 2012 blade but unsure if it fits correctly.

    Anyone know if they are different ?

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    #1 Remal, Mar 14, 2016
  2. ColinBR

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    Don't think it will mate though depends on how it's been made.

    The 12- on bikes need a larger checkout for the larger canister on the shock.
     
    #2 ColinBR, Mar 14, 2016
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    I cut one to fit, easy enough with a dremel.
     
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    As above, the shock reservoir is different on the 2012 bikes onwards. I had the same issue. Currently got the Honda one, expensive but excellent fit.
     
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  5. Remal

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    Any chance of a few pics to see what needs to be done

    and cheers for the replies
     
    #5 Remal, Mar 14, 2016
  6. sinewave

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    Yep MY2012+ uses new Showa shocks Front & Rear.

    Also the ABS wires need accounting for at the rear by way of a spacer washer.

    Nothing insurmountable for anyone with half a brain! ;)
     
    #6 sinewave, Mar 14, 2016
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    Did you get somebody to help you fit one to yours ?
     
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  8. Great Guy

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    I did the inverse. Put a rear shock from a 2012 blade on my 2009 blade. You will have to cut a rectangular hole in the hugger. image.jpeg
    Not very easy to photograph .
     
    #8 Great Guy, Mar 14, 2016
  9. 1000rr73

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    I don't have the before shot, but this is what it looks like now...you can kind of see where I've trimmed out.

    image.jpg image.jpg
     
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