Frame Sliders

[Turbo-Torch]

Braced by nothing? Who said that, as I see nothing mentioned in that thread? Also did you look at the pictures? It's short angled sections of heavy stainless steel plate bolted directly to the motor mount locations and backed up by solid bar stock going to the opposite motor mount on the other side of the bike. It's a freakin' rock solid "cage" of stainless steel supported at 4 corners.
They're not going anywhere and I can lift the bike up by them. If any force hits the bike strong enough to bend them...well, I'm not going to want the bike back and the insurance can take over.

Only concern a few people have had was the height. Some of the angles the pictures were taken from make them look low. In reality if you drew a straight line from a regular slider these would overlap by about 50%.

 

[him]

I think there might be another post about those on here somewhere. But hell the way i look at it any crash over 30 and no matter what kind of sliders you got your bike is trashed. Hey i saw a guy on there talk about fabricating some do you know if he ever did it?

 

[Turbo-Torch]

I think there might be another post about those on here somewhere.  But hell the way i look at it any crash over 30 and no matter what kind of sliders you got your bike is trashed.  Hey i saw a guy on there talk about fabricating some do you know if he ever did it?

Yeah, but I don't think anything ever came of it. He posted about it on another board way back in Sept. and seems to have disappeared with only 25 posts to his name.

There's definitely a market for them, I'm surprised no one with spare time hasn't jumped on it yet. A lot of it I think has to do with guys thinking they can repro these kits for $50 bucks then reality sinks in when they factor the price of stainless steel, all the high grade bolts and spacers, cost of the sliders themselves and the hours of cuting, grinding and welding. Then of course there's the liability of making and selling any product in a sue happy world.

 

[Furball]

If you are thinking about sliders, you need to cut the plastic or it is pointless....The no cut sliders may save the plastic from a hole being cut into them, but I think as soon as the hit down at any speed they will snap...the sliders that bolt into the engine are much more sturdy...Make sure you get a set that has one slider longer than the other...The left side needs about a half inch extra on it...

 

[1badasbusa]

I think there might be another post about those on here somewhere.  But hell the way i look at it any crash over 30 and no matter what kind of sliders you got your bike is trashed.  Hey i saw a guy on there talk about fabricating some do you know if he ever did it?

Yeah, but I don't think anything ever came of it.  He posted about it on another board way back in Sept. and seems to have disappeared with only 25 posts to his name.

There's definitely a market for them, I'm surprised no one with spare time hasn't jumped on it yet.  A lot of it I think has to do with guys thinking they can repro these kits for $50 bucks then reality sinks in when they factor the price of stainless steel, all the high grade bolts and spacers, cost of the sliders themselves and the hours of cuting, grinding and welding.  Then of course there's the liability of making and selling any product in a sue happy world.

Is this the one you guys are talking about?



I think I would go this route before I cut a hole in my fairing.They are alittle pricey though.

 

[Turbo-Torch]

Yeah those are mine, I posted a link a few posts above to a small page I made showing things in detail. Last I heard that company also jacked the price up. Bad part is, over $60 of the $233 total I paid was for shipping to the US.

Another thing that's nice about them is that they are 100% symmetrical and last I checked my Busa is symmetrical. The reason some other sliders stick out more on one side is because they are a generic one size fits all models product.

 

[BigBSBusa]

If you are thinking about sliders, you need to cut the plastic or it is pointless....The no cut sliders may save the plastic from a hole being cut into them, but I think as soon as the hit down at any speed they will snap...the sliders that bolt into the engine are much more sturdy...Make sure you get a set that has one slider longer than the other...The left side needs about a half inch extra on it...

Actually it's the right side that is longer.

 

[flyboy]

I was worried that I mess my plastics up, but they will get messed up worse if you drop your bike and don't have frame sliders on. Here is mine.

 

[flyboy]

Last one

 

[vman1300]

I sent on of my good friends, Eric, a message to see if he could make up a set of no cuts. He is going to give it a try. I will post up Eric's response and see what he comes up with. He makes camera mounts that are top knotch. His site can be foundhere .

Kevin
info@mrcycles.com



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[BigBSBusa]

Those rims still look sweet, Flyboy! Looks like you did a good job on the sliders, too!

 

[MoosesBusa]

I've got a local parts dealer inquiring about becoming a US Distributor for the No Cut Frame Sliders made in Belgium. I have him gettting teh Complete set for my Busa. Frame Fork and Rear. Interested to know how many others would be interested in joining me. I do not know prices yet but am trying to determine the Interest level. I do not think the price will be in excess of $223. To be bluntly honest I'm shooting for under $200 each frame Slider Set. Obviously the more the merrier.

 

[Wayneswa]

Do you ever trailer your bike? If so then you might consider these. Yoyodyne Frame Sliders. Check out my earlier post on these frame sliders.

 

[Wayneswa]

another pic of the tie downs.

 

[Turbo-Torch]

Let me know what price he gives you on the rear sliders. I've yet to get around to ordering a rear set.

 

[busa_boy_69]

Man if you are serious about getting sliders for protection then you need to get the ones that replace the motor mount bolts with longer ones. Those others will snap off in a heart beat. You do get what you pay for also. I bought a set of vortex frame sliders for my 03. They look totally great and have the strenght of the frame to absorb impact if I ever do drop her. But lets keep the rubber side down eh fellas? Oh and PS it will take you a while to work up the courage to cut your fairing but remember one thing. TAKE YOUR TIME. Do not rush the saw or you will regret it.