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Reviews of MachineArt MudSling® and AvantGuard - R1200RS LC, R1200R LC, R1250R/1250RS (see exceptions)

AvantGuard fitting issue DAVID STALBOW on Jul 30, 2023

Rating: 4

If your bike is fitted with the lower engine cowls as mine is, they must be removed in order to fit the AvantGuard and cannot be re-fitted after the item is mounted. NN were brilliant as usual and refunded the cost with free postage for the return.

Excellent Andrew Poyner on Jul 09, 2023

Rating: 5

These parts are a ‘must’. The AvantGuard provides protection for the front engine casing and diverts road debris from the rest of the motor. It is necessary to remove the engine spoiler. The Mudsling provides essential protection for the rear suspension components. Both parts integrate well with the motorcycle and are easily fitted. Highly recommended.

Mudsling and Avantguard Bill Owen on Jun 23, 2023

Rating: 5

Easy to fit, will definitely keep mud and possible stone damage off engine casings. The AvantGuard is crucial to protect the rear shock and all its associated components. Both pieces blend in with the bikes other parts and look like they were meant to be there.

Mudsling for R1200R David R Twist on Jun 14, 2023

Rating: 5

Brilliant!! Easy to fit and protects the rear shock and to a large extent the passengers feet. Now it needs some decent mud-guarding for the rest of the rear wheel

Mr Malcolm Edwards on May 15, 2023

Rating: 5

Really happy with the Mudslinger products, easy to fit and very effective at keeping the crud off the rear shock absorber area likewise the front engine protector does an excellent job of protecting that area from road grit and debris thrown up by the front wheel. Full marks 10/10

Mudsling & AvantGuard Nige on Mar 12, 2023

Rating: 5

These two products are great. They provide essential protection, are easy to fit, well made and good value. These are the sort of things that bikes should have already! Great service from NippyNormans.

Mudsling Paul Kernohan on Jul 30, 2022

Rating: 5

Really high quality items that are a perfect fit. Although expensive for what they are, they will help preserve the finish of the bike and make cleaning a little bit easier. Usual excellent service from Nippy Norman's arrived quickly and well packaged.

Mudsling Richard Spreag on Apr 25, 2022

Rating: 5

Excellent product, always fit to my BMW's

Engine Protector & Mud Sling Vincent Kenny on Apr 11, 2022

Rating: 5

Arrived on time fits exactly as described, super quality.

OE quality parts Ian Rogers on Mar 06, 2022

Rating: 5

Very high quality parts that do not detract from the motorcycles appearance and look as though they are original equipment.

Mr Michael Clegg on Nov 05, 2021

Rating: 4

Fitted both products in no time perfect would like to know if I can fit front fender extender with the avant guard

Mr Michael Clegg on Nov 05, 2021

Rating: 4

Fitted both products in no time perfect would like to know if I can fit front fender extender with the avant guard

MudSling and AvantGuard Mark on Oct 17, 2021

Rating: 5

I bought a Mudsling and AvantGuard for my new bike. The Mudsling was very simple to fit. At this time of the year we get a lot of farm vehicles coming off the fields. The Mudsling has kept the swingingarm bearing and shock much cleaner than the rest of the bike. I'm still making my mind up about whether to fit the AvantGuard as I will need to remove the winglets and probably have to take the AvantGuard off from time to time to clean behind it.

MudSling / AvantGuard Colin on Aug 07, 2021

Rating: 5

Excellent quality and fit and easy to attach. They look as good as if they are OEM parts. The AvantGuard replaced the engine spoiler on my R1250RS, so this had to be removed first.

EXCELLENT mark ford on Apr 21, 2021

Rating: 5

FIRSTCLASS PRODUCT, EASY & PERFECT FIT. BRILLIANT SERVICE SAS ALWAYS.

Mud protection Michael Bright on Apr 11, 2021

Rating: 4

Very good piece of kit to protect the underside from mud and grit. Fits easily and looks good, but at a price. Would recommend though.

BMW Alan Dadban on Nov 29, 2020

Rating: 5

Very good quality parts. Thanks

Superb! Richard Beaumont on Sep 21, 2020

Rating: 4

Very impressed with the quality and how easy these parts fit to the bike. Great addition to the original substandard protection the bike comes with.

machineart mudsling and avantguard Mark Sykes on Sep 08, 2020

Rating: 4

super quality fitted really well does an excellent job

Perfect fit Lukasz on Aug 24, 2020

Rating: 4

Amazing fit and great quality of materials.

Excellent product Bryan on Aug 10, 2020

Rating: 5

Excellent service - well packaged and arrived on time. Fits perfectly and easily, and made from plastics so similar to the bike that it doesn't look like an add-on. My bike has a blue frame so I opted to buy blue cable ties instead of the black ones supplied.

Mudslingers and Avantguard Stephen Olson on Jun 20, 2020

Rating: 5

Good deal buying both items together. Fitted both with very clear instructions - no problems encountered. Front of engine well protected from front wheel spatter/ water wash. Rear shock and ESA unit well protected from rear wheel wash. Very pleased with finish and quality of both items.

Mudslingers and Avantguard Stephen Olson on Jun 20, 2020

Rating: 5

Good deal buying both items together. Fitted both with very clear instructions - no problems encountered. Front of engine well protected from front wheel spatter/ water wash. Rear shock and ESA unit well protected from rear wheel wash. Very pleased with finish and quality of both items.

Avant Guard Graham Carey on Nov 27, 2019

Rating: 4

be careful on R1250RS with factory fitted sump guard as its not possible to fit the engine protector. Other part perfect

Mudsling/AvantGuard Michael Marsden on Sep 24, 2019

Rating: 4

Parts arrived promptly and well packed. Decent instructions and very easy to fit and do the job well. These items should be fitted as standard by BMW.

Bike protection Peter Veitch on Apr 12, 2019

Rating: 5

I purchased both the machine art mudsling & avantguard.I have found them both to be brilliant at doing what they are made for.Protecting your bike from crap on the road, which we get a lot of in NZ. Especially our back roads which motorcyclists use a lot. Really recommend both these items.

Rider protection from road spray Peter Knight on Jan 25, 2019

Rating: 4

Both the guards are well made and easy to fit. However whilst they undoubtedly provide a greater degree of protection for the engine and suspension they do little to protect the rider or passenger from road muck.spraying all over the back of your legs and jacket.

Machinery mudsling and avantguard Dave parton on Dec 10, 2018

Rating: 5

Super quality items , fitted in minutes . Work perfectly but seem expensive for two bits of plastic !. Would certainly recommend for BMW twins.

mudslinger/guard alan perrins on Sep 03, 2018

Rating: 4

very easy to fit, keeps muck off suspension unit, protects front cover of engine

Mud protectors Peter Jennings on Jul 28, 2018

Rating: 5

Great product, excellent delivery.

Excellent Paul Allen on May 02, 2018

Rating: 5

Excellent service as usual from NippyNormans, goods arrived in good time and well packaged. The items themselves are good pieces of kit, pretty easy to install and do a great job of keeping the bike clean and free of muck in all the right places. Highly recommend.

Perfect Buy Joerg Mertins on Jan 31, 2018

Rating: 5

Easy ordering, very good shipping information, well packed, no damages, on time.

Mr Peter Ostinelli on Dec 04, 2017

Rating: 5

Mudslinger - Easy to fit and great bit of kit. Installation took around 20 minutes for this. Wish I had put this on from the start, thoroughly recommend this product. AvantGuard - Another great bit of kit, installation takes about 20 minutes (same as Mudslinger) and it does what it says.

mr stuart beasley on Oct 21, 2017

Rating: 4

excellent products , well designed and manufactured, suit bike well. Fast delivery and good price from Nippy Normans

Perfect fit Johan on Aug 07, 2017

Rating: 4

Easy to install, perfect fit. They do what they have to do ...

Mud movers! Stuart Ibbotson on Jul 31, 2017

Rating: 5

The Mudsling and engine guard combo are really good. Well made, they fit in minutes and look tidy on the bike. Very pleased!

Mr Stephen Trant on Jul 27, 2017

Rating: 4

The guards fitted to the bike easily and do not look out of place. They seem to be very expensive for simple plastic moldings. Was a little disapointed that the MudSling is held in place with cable ties, I would have expected something a little better given the cost of the guards. I dont know how well they will protect the bike from dirt etc as it has not rained since I fitted them to the bike but it looks as though they will do the job well.

Mr Graham Dunbar on Apr 03, 2017

Rating: 5

These look and feel quality items. They look like OE parts fitted to the bike and fitting is easy making good use of existing bolt holes. And they seem to work well! Some reviews downgrade because of the price, but the price is published and not a nasty surprise or disappointment. 5*

Mr Bernard Akers on Apr 02, 2017

Rating: 4

Product arrived promptly fitted perfectly and does the job it is intended to do.

MachineArt MudSling® and AvantGuard - Kenny on Apr 01, 2017

Rating: 5

Well made items and simple to fit. Should be fitted as standard though.

Mr Keith Robbins on Apr 01, 2017

Rating: 5

The front guard does an excellent job even keeping the header pipes nice and clean in the worst of weather. Easy to fit and looks good. The Mudsling tidies up the underside and keeps the rear shock nice and clean although the back end of the bike (and my legs and boots) still get filthy.

Excellent protection, superb fit Paul on Mar 09, 2017

Rating: 4

These 2 products look like factory-fit items, are simple and easy to fit and offer essential protection to keep the bike looking good. Highly recommended, especially with the reduction in price when buying the pair!

Mud sling and avavt guard. Ali Graves on Feb 13, 2017

Rating: 5

A short front mudguard and a large expanse of engine cover in the firing range of everything coming off the front wheel and spray from the back wheel covering everything at the back prompted me to look for a bit of protection. The various forums recommended these so I bit the bullet. Not cheap but very nicely made, fitted in minutes and don't look like obvious aftermarket tat.

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