Need advice--frame sliders
07-12-2007, 10:32 AM
#1
Junior Member
Squid
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3
Need advice--frame sliders
Hello all. I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice about what brand of frame slider I can buy WITHOUT having to trim, cut or modify my fairing in any way. I also don't want to spend $190 for them either. I know Lockhart-Phillips sells them, but since our beloved Hawk doesn't grace the cover of every sportbike magazine, there really aren't many options out there for us. 
Anyone have any ideas?
Also, does anyone feel I should consider swingarm sliders and bar sliders too? I don't do track days but ride fairly aggressive on the street. Thanks for your help!
Anyone have any ideas? Also, does anyone feel I should consider swingarm sliders and bar sliders too? I don't do track days but ride fairly aggressive on the street. Thanks for your help!
07-12-2007, 11:02 AM
#2
Senior Member
SuperBike
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 1,283
07-12-2007, 11:33 AM
#3
Senior Member
SuperBike
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Posts: 2,455
I drilled and tapped holes in my frame, went to Lowe's and got some long bolts. Then I wrapped the bolts in nerf, duct tape, and spray painted them black. Looks cool.
Then I decided I didn't like them, so I used the search function on the forum and found all kinds of cool info.
Then I decided I didn't like them, so I used the search function on the forum and found all kinds of cool info.
Damn, second post for him and you flame the poor newb!!
Welcome BTW. 
07-13-2007, 08:36 AM
#6
Senior Member
SuperBike
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Posts: 2,455
I have so many sarcastic things to say....
But instead I'll play nice for once.
Frame sliders are insurance. They connect to the frame of the bike and stick out far enough to protect costly parts in the event of a crash. IMHO they are really only effective in a low side or the under 5mph drop in the driveway.
On full fairing bikes you often have to cut a hole in the side panel for them. Our bike doesn't require this, but it limits the selection for us.
When choosing and installing them keep in mind that the bike is going to make contact at more than one point. The frame slider will be the fulcrum, but your swingarm, mirrors, bar ends and other things will be sliding across the ground too. That's why a lot of people look for swingarm sliders as well.
But instead I'll play nice for once.
Frame sliders are insurance. They connect to the frame of the bike and stick out far enough to protect costly parts in the event of a crash. IMHO they are really only effective in a low side or the under 5mph drop in the driveway.
On full fairing bikes you often have to cut a hole in the side panel for them. Our bike doesn't require this, but it limits the selection for us.
When choosing and installing them keep in mind that the bike is going to make contact at more than one point. The frame slider will be the fulcrum, but your swingarm, mirrors, bar ends and other things will be sliding across the ground too. That's why a lot of people look for swingarm sliders as well.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
