Mudslinger Steve Foot on Nov 09, 2023
Rating: 4
Easi to fit seems to work reduces the crud being thrown under the sadle and protects the shock from the crud too.
Rubs against tyre Damian Boulton on Feb 02, 2023
Rating: 2
I dont really leave reviews but thought that I should share my experience to make other aware of a potential issue.
I've got to say, I am a little disappointed with this Mudsling given the price I paid for a piece of plastic.
I bought my bike in December and it came fitted with standard road profile tyres (ContiRoadAttack 3).
The Mudsling I was advised should be one of the first purchases to protect the innards of the bike and I've had it fitted for little over a month.
Only this evening I decided to move the bike out of the garage (I've not riden it yet) to wash it and heard an awful grinding sound only to find that the rear tyre was scraping on the surface of the Mudsling.
The deflector has been fitted as per the guidelines and has been double and triple checked (I am an engineer).
I've seen a number of reports of this issue and I am begrudged to cut 2.5 inches off of the lower edge of this to stop the rubbing, especially given that I spent £189 for the front and rear combo.
I have got some 50/50 tyres waiting to be fitted in the form of Mitas E07+ (Dakar) and these will burn straight through the plastic and probably end up destroying the deflector.
Thoroughly disappointed at wasting £189 on slightly misshapen piece of plastic.
Just be aware that this could be an issue and worthy of checking when fitted.
NN SAYS
This comes up with 1 in 500 customers and there seems to be tight tolerances on some bikes from the factory. We emailed Damian and he said:
"I managed to sort the rubbing issue and followed the advice on the MachineArt website by installing a 4mm rubber washer to the plastic box section which houses the electrics (under the seat). This allowed the mudsling to move forward (ever so slightly) and thus stop it from rubbing in my road tyres."
If you only buy one accessory buy this Gary Williamson on Sep 19, 2022
Rating: 5
Easy to fit, performs it's function of suppressing spray and keeping suspension clean extremely well. Should have been a standard fit by BMW. Buy it.
Great addition to the new bike Chris Clegg on Mar 22, 2022
Rating: 5
As many have said a great addition to my new bike easy to fit top quality and does as intended
Mudsling Andrew Mackay on Feb 26, 2022
Rating: 5
Excellent product, my 4th or 5th Mudsling from NN over many years. Please don't be fooled by Chinese copies on ebay for £60. These are poor quality plastic and a very poor fit! Even the plastic ties are substandard! Sadly I found out the hard way!
Remember £150 for your Mudsling is not excessive for putting on a £20k motorcycle!
Great Nigel west on Mar 31, 2021
Rating: 5
Great bit of kit but very expensive for moulded plastic
Mudsling S Bone on Nov 03, 2020
Rating: 4
Looks like a good investment so far little bit close to the tyre though may have an issue if off road tyres were fitted
Brilliant Tom Phillips on Oct 04, 2019
Rating: 5
Fantastic product. Covers a larger area than I expected. Genius design, the way it integrates with the little fender provided by BMW as standard. Simple to fit, and really secure.
MahineArt Mudsling Roland Burn on Jul 11, 2019
Rating: 5
Excellent product, easy installation, fitted in 5 minutes. This product will protect the expensive shockers and clothing, a must for anyone that owns a GSA. Should be on every BMW bike as standard. Protect your investment and fit one now!
Should be a BMW must Andrew Frost on Apr 27, 2019
Rating: 5
This Mudsling should really be a standard item for a GS/GSA. Not just saving muddy trousers and caked on mud on the rear shock.
Partially as the rear suspension is prone to failure. Excellent bit of kit, easy to fit. Would give more than 5* if possible.
mr John Harness on Feb 17, 2019
Rating: 4
Very easy to fit and effective. would have preferred a different fixing rather than cable ties for something at this cost
Its a new bike Mike Dignum on Feb 04, 2019
Rating: 5
After a test ride i knew something was needed back there. Once i did some research and talked to other GS owners i bought this. Good quality product and easy to fit.
Rating: 5
An excellent product preventing road cack getting all over the rear of the bike and the legs of the rider and pillion.
Essential MudSling add on. R Huxley on Feb 01, 2019
Rating: 5
Pricey but perfect fit and would buy again. Essential add on and so easy to fit.
Mr Fraser Paterson on Oct 12, 2018
Rating: 5
Definitely does what it says on the tin. I had previously bought a very expensive carbon fibre hugger which, I found to my disappointment, bid not cover suspension "bits". What a waste of money. Thanks for nothing Ilmberger, the hugger for pre LC worked a treat.
Super Product Anil on May 29, 2018
Rating: 5
Excellent Finnish fitment
Mr Ian Cosgrove on May 19, 2018
Rating: 4
Good bit of kit, though expensive, should be standard from BMW.
Easy to fit and does what it says on the tin!
Mr PETER LEVIN on Apr 29, 2018
Rating: 5
Perfect fit and easy to put on the bike. It will save me/bike from road/gravel spray in perfect way :).
Mudsling Review Neil Patterson on Sep 03, 2017
Rating: 5
The Musling was very easy to attach to the bike and the fit was perfect as if it was an Original Manufacturers part. It provides good cover for the rear shock. I've not yet ridden the bike in the rain so will have to wait and see how it performs.
Fits Perfect Steve on Jul 10, 2017
Rating: 4
Great piece of kit stops the rain splashing over your shiny bike.
Mr Iwan on Feb 27, 2017
Rating: 4
easy fit in minutes must have item to keep shock clean.
Mr Andrew Mackay on Feb 24, 2017
Rating: 5
Excellent product and good value.
Good, pricey but good! Michael Wilkinson on Feb 09, 2017
Rating: 4
After a winter ride resulted in the dirtiest bike ever and wet and dirty boots and legs I took the plunge and ordered a Mudsling.
Fitting - simple, takes a few minutes
Appearance - looks discreet, fits well. Should have been fitted by BMW from the outset
Effectiveness - works a treat, bike and rider much cleaner
Price - Oh dear me, why so expensive for a piece of injection moulded plastic?
Four stars instead of five due to the cost of the item
Mudslinger David on Dec 11, 2016
Rating: 5
Ideal item stops mud road slops ad water splashing all over the place and on my boots etc, Cant understand BMW not fitting as original
Fender Nav on Jul 21, 2016
Rating: 5
Excellent so far keeps bike very clean and good quality.
Mudsling Kevin on Jul 16, 2016
Rating: 5
East to fit looks good Quality and will keep away the mud and rain
Mr Haydn Rees on Jun 18, 2016
Rating: 5
Easy to fit and puts an end to the problem create by the poor BMW original design. Makes a huge difference.
tony wheeler on Nov 08, 2014
Rating: 5
excellent piece of kit very easy to fit keeps rear shock clean superb on the tractor infested roads of lincs.
Jonny Rice on Jul 03, 2014
Rating: 5
Brilliant Fit. On the bike in 5 mins. While driving in muddy wet local country roads it really has been put to the test in terms of how it protects the shock and I can say it works brilliantly. Must have item for your LC GS.
Paul Hill on Jul 02, 2014
Rating: 5
Excellent quality product. Simple to fit. Product comes with all parts requied to fit and adequate instructions if required. Although expensive worth the purchase price to prevent contamination of the rear shock and dirt spraying over the bike and backs of the riders legs.
Alan Greenman on May 15, 2014
Rating: 5
Excellent bit of kit, easy to fit and effective at keeping muck and spray away from you and the bike
Malcolm Senior on May 10, 2014
Rating: 5
Pleased with fit, you would hardly know it is on the bike, very easy to install. It will definately keep the rear shock surrounding area cleaner. It may seem expensive but when you compare it to other manufacturers products it is comparable. Like all branded goods if you change your bike at a later date it will be easy to re-coup some of the original cost outlay. Overall very satisfied shame it was not available before winter.
Paul Shawcross on May 07, 2014
Rating: 5
Great bit of kit, protects suspension and stops all road filth being thrown over rider.
Michael Oldridge on May 07, 2014
Rating: 5
Very Good quality finish and very easy to fit.
Ian Duguid on May 06, 2014
Rating: 5
well worth the wait five mins to fit total protection for the Esa
unit
Sean Bohan on May 06, 2014
Rating: 5
Fitted in 5 min and it works perfectly
Ray Johnson on May 06, 2014
Rating: 5
Excellent item, a little expensive but you get a well designed item that is unobtrusive that Does the job perfectly
Malcolm Potts on May 06, 2014
Rating: 5
As per normal an excellent product from MachineArt.Fitted it in less than 15 minutes.
SIMON HARRIS on May 06, 2014
Rating: 5
THIS MUDSLING FITS EASILY AND WORKS VERY WELL. WHY DO BMW NOT FIT ONE FROM THE START?
Jonathan Cullen on May 03, 2014
Rating: 5
As others have said, easy to fit, and the cable ties secure it very well. Not too sue if there's enough room for a set of knobblies, but time will tell.
neil roderick on May 02, 2014
Rating: 5
Great product, fits perfectly and saves a lot of cleaning.
David Walker on Apr 30, 2014
Rating: 5
This is the the third Machineart Moto Mudsling fitted to my bikes owned (prev F800GS and a 2010 R1200GS).
Rate them highly for quality and effectiveness. Really good at keeping water and mud off your feet, luggage and lower shock/spring mount.
Fitting takes all of 5 minutes and looks neat and unobtrusive.
In short, very happy with the purchase and fully endorse the product.
Lastly, service from Nippy Normans is first class...
Jan Piechocki on Apr 28, 2014
Rating: 5
Mudsling have surpassed themselves with this version. It fits perfectly is easy to fit and looks good, whether it prevents the spray hitting the back of my legs is yet to be discovered. The downside is that it is a bit pricey, but what isn't these days?
Bob. Provan on Apr 28, 2014
Rating: 5
Just received and fitted this today. Another excellent piece of kit and very straight forward to fit. I don't know why BMW don't fit them as standard.
