MT-07 rear hugger attachment

Powderhead · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Mar 2018 Karma :

I've got a rear hugger on my 16-plate MT-07. It was there when I bought the bike, so I'm not sure of the manufacturer. I think it might be made by Puig...

...anyway, it seems that the screw that attaches the hugger to the swingarm has fallen out somehow, and as a result it's all loose and flappy. I'm worried that it will foul the tyre if I'm not careful.

https://i.imgur.com/qcLv4mD.jpg

There's also a little metal clip that guides the rear brake cable, which is now completely free.

https://i.imgur.com/N4aDFEm.jpg

What is the correct way of installing the hugger? Should it go swingarm -> hugger -> cable clip, and then a screw through them all in that order? Like this?

https://i.imgur.com/QSDphr1.jpg

I've tried to find the exact model of hugger online to see if I could buy another screw, but I couldn't find it. Can anyone point me to a place where I can buy what I need to reattach everything properly, please?

Thanks in advance Karma

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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

Cable ties...
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Just use any random bolt that fits as long as it's metric you'll be fine.
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Wheezybiker · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 19 Jun 2017 Karma :

Plastic push fit rivets are what you need
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Powderhead · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Mar 2018 Karma :

Thanks for the advice all.

MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

Halfords sell metric bolts that should fit.

But they are made of Unobtainium so very expensive. Smile

I guess M5 (5mm).

Just check the pitch is correct before you go ramming it in. Smile

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recman · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2012 Karma :

Also just double check it's not a closed insert.
It does look open from the photo so it won't matter how long the bolt is, unless it's a foot long of course but poke a pen refill down it to make sure.

Powderhead · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Mar 2018 Karma :

Nice one, thanks guys.

I'll pop to Halfords later and grab a bolt. I guess it doesn't matter which order I do it... either swingarm

hugger

brake line clip, or swingarm

brake line clip

hugger, as long as it's tight?
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Wheezybiker · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 19 Jun 2017 Karma :

When I broke mine due to hamfisted sausage fingers and being in a rush I ended up going to a Yamaha dealer and buying one of each size for grand total of 3 quid the design had changed slightly but still fitted
The swing arm on mine was hollow but the hole isnt threaded
The rivet locks into place by pushing the middle in and released by unscrewing it half a turn or so