Pulsar Rear Inner Mudguard Bajaj Genuine Parts

🛡️ The Rear Hugger (The Motorcycle’s Inner Mudguard)

A rear hugger is a curved piece of plastic, fiberglass, or carbon fiber that is mounted directly to the swingarm (the rear suspension arm) and sits just inches above and wraps closely around the rear tire.

Primary Functions

The main purpose of the inner mudguard/rear hugger is to provide localized protection from the debris thrown up by the rotating tire.

• Protecting the Mono-Shock/Rear Suspension: This is its most critical function. It prevents mud, grit, water, and road grime from being directly flung onto the exposed shock absorber, spring, and linkage system. This protection is vital for maintaining the performance and extending the life of these expensive suspension components.
• Protecting the Underside/Subframe: It significantly reduces the amount of dirt and water spray that hits the underside of the seat, the tail-end of the exhaust system, and electrical components located under the seat.
• Keeping the Rider/Pillion Cleaner: By stopping the upward spray closer to the source, it helps keep the rider’s and pillion’s backs cleaner, especially the bottom of the helmet and backpack.
• Protecting the Battery/Airbox: On many bike models, parts of the battery box or air intake are situated directly above the rear wheel, and the hugger shields them from water ingestion and dirt accumulation.
• Protects the Suspension (Most Important): Because it is attached to the swingarm, it moves up and down with the rear wheel, maintaining a very close proximity to the tire’s surface. This allows it to block the majority of the direct spray of water, mud, dirt, and gravel that is thrown up at high speed by the tire. This protection is critical for the exposed mono-shock absorber and the entire suspension linkage system. Without it, these parts would quickly become fouled, leading to wear and corrosion.
• Protects the Chassis and Electrics: It prevents road spray from reaching crucial components mounted directly above the wheel, such as wiring harnesses, the battery box, the airbox, and the underside of the seat/tail section.
• Protects the Rider/Pillion: It significantly reduces the “rooster tail” of spray that can otherwise soak the back of the rider and any passenger.

Suitable For

• Pulsar