anyone gone down on T-Rex sliders?
05-07-2012, 03:29 PM
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anyone gone down on T-Rex sliders?
I find that they get in the way of my knees sometimes when setting up for corners, and I've banged my shins on them more than a few times as well...anyone actually gone down with a set of these installed and have them save your fairings?
If not I may just remove them...
If not I may just remove them...
05-07-2012, 03:55 PM
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I find that they get in the way of my knees sometimes when setting up for corners, and I've banged my shins on them more than a few times as well...anyone actually gone down with a set of these installed and have them save your fairings?
If not I may just remove them...
If not I may just remove them...
They were in my way before, that's why i ground and move them forward.
As far as crashing, there's the possibility you could catch the T-Rex on something and flip it in lieu a mere low side. Pros and cons.
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05-07-2012, 04:41 PM
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hmmm, good idea actually...I might try something like that before I take them off out-right...I don't like the idea of having my knee against it while going around turns, don't really wanna support a falling bike with the side of my knees.
I ground mine underneath so that they could move forward. In this modified forward position, I like to lean off and put my knee against it(in case i have to hit brakes hard mid turn) so that i can keep my weight from the bars. may or may not work for you?
They were in my way before, that's why i ground and move them forward.
As far as crashing, there's the possibility you could catch the T-Rex on something and flip it in lieu a mere low side. Pros and cons.
They were in my way before, that's why i ground and move them forward.
As far as crashing, there's the possibility you could catch the T-Rex on something and flip it in lieu a mere low side. Pros and cons.
05-07-2012, 05:09 PM
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I've gone down on them several times at the track. they do not keep from getting scratched up, but definitely save from the full force of a wreck tearing up the fairings. I would not ride without them on mine.
05-07-2012, 06:58 PM
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I would suggest , you VERY carefully lay your S-hawk over on either side.. Laying the handle bar end -direct and straight to the garage floor... Then lay down beside the bike and you can imagine ALL those points of the bike touching the floor/ GROUND OFF, rashed... All of this procedure is theoretical physics...
Cheaper replacement part- than engine case, radiator,foot peg assembly, etc...
My S-hawks have T-rexs on them... Beside the sliders make a wonderful place , to rest your legs across, while not in the twisties......
Cheaper replacement part- than engine case, radiator,foot peg assembly, etc...
My S-hawks have T-rexs on them... Beside the sliders make a wonderful place , to rest your legs across, while not in the twisties......
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