How much should I spend on frame sliders

[findmadhav]

Hi guys,

Am picking up my bike this weekend. How much should I spend the most on frame sliders and which ones do you suggest. If you could provide me links, that would be great. I am going to get them installed by a mechanic anyway.
Please let me know.

Thanks.

 

[cavcuz05]

Hello, congratz on the purchase. Please use the search option cause i think this topic has been covered to death, *Beating a dead horse

I recommend the GYTR ones from the factory...yes to have to cut the fairing but it makes the bike look a littel cleaner IMHO

EBAY is your friend

 

[madmike]

Hi guys,

Am picking up my bike this weekend. How much should I spend the most on frame sliders and which ones do you suggest. If you could provide me links, that would be great. I am going to get them installed by a mechanic anyway.
Please let me know.

Thanks.

As was said, use the search function.

No cut frame sliders are extremely easy to install...there is no need to pay a mechanic to do it. Save a bunch of money, buy a torque wrench, and do it yourself. It really couldn't be easier.

I like my Shogun sliders.

 

[Spunky99]

No cut frame sliders for sure but the price goes from 40 to 120 bucks.
IMHO the sliders are all made from the same crappy Delrin plastic. If you slide out, the expensive ones will do no more than the cheap ones as they will wear down just as fast unless they have an aluminum cap.

Go as cheap as you can....

 

[alaskanflyboy]

I run the Shogun No-Cut sliders. Just need a torque wrench, some blue (medium strength) thread locker, and a be a little careful with your fairings when you remove them to put it all on.

All in all, a good torque wrench is a good thing to own, you can use it when adjusting your chain tension, when putting the oil drain bolt back in, and various other maintenance tasks. Most things on the bike have a recommended torque listed in the manual, so it comes in handy. It's one item though where quality is desired since accuracy is affected.

 

[MNGreg]

I run the Shogun No-Cut sliders. Just need a torque wrench, some blue (medium strength) thread locker, and a be a little careful with your fairings when you remove them to put it all on.

All in all, a good torque wrench is a good thing to own, you can use it when adjusting your chain tension, when putting the oil drain bolt back in, and various other maintenance tasks. Most things on the bike have a recommended torque listed in the manual, so it comes in handy. It's one item though where quality is desired since accuracy is affected.

Sorry to :hijack:
But what is a good torque wrench to get? I look at Sears, HD and Lowes and they all have really high LB ones only. Arent there torques that are required under these ones for $79+? I dont really want a cheap one either.

 

[CrazyCawi]

find who your local matco or snapon guy is and buy a used bluepoint one or something from them.

 

[alaskanflyboy]

Good is a relative term at a certain point. I'm personally a fan of Craftsman and they seem to be good enough quality. There are also adherents to Snap-On and MAC Tools. I know most aircraft mechanics stick to the latter two, but they also torque some things in inch/lbs. I have this one from Sears. Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

 

[MNGreg]

Thanks. Alt of what I was finding in stores seemed to be too high, and not low enough lbs for what needed.

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[madmike]

I just went to AutoZone (or was it Advanced Auto Parts?) and bought one there.

 

[SampsonNation]

I was at a dealer yesterday and they told me that unless you modify the body for the sliders, they won't really do you much good if you get "no-cut sliders".

I kinda had the feeling this may not be true?

 

[Spunky99]

I was at a dealer yesterday and they told me that unless you modify the body for the sliders, they won't really do you much good if you get "no-cut sliders".

I kinda had the feeling this may not be true?

I think he wants you to hand him your wallet with your pants, bend over and supply the KY jelly because he is getting ready to give you the big one.....
I think the guy spent time at Rikers Island and is partial to cute bike dudes.

I'd never do business with that dealer ever again....

 

[jmlevy85]

TREX frame sliders

TREX racing out of texas just released a second generation no-cut frame slider that is a three point mount. There are really solid and stable, and are made of derlin which is a good material. They only cost $70 bucks

 

[SampsonNation]

Even though the sliders are further away from the main part of the faring, do they still provide adequate protection?

I think that's the dealers main point.

 

[madmike]

Even though the sliders are further away from the main part of the faring, do they still provide adequate protection?

I think that's the dealers main point.

Spunky is right, the dealer is a mo-ron.

First off they are FRAME sliders, not fairing sliders. Their main function is to protect the engine and frame from damage. No-cuts sliders will do that...moving them a few inches forward to where they need to cut through the fairing doesn't really help much.

 

[fz6r_zer0]

I think he wants you to hand him your wallet with your pants, bend over and supply the KY jelly because he is getting ready to give you the big one.....
I think the guy spent time at Rikers Island and is partial to cute bike dudes.

I'd never do business with that dealer ever again....

First off, hilarious. :rof:

2nd, +1. Don't deal with that guy again. I like the guys at my local shop and they never steer my wrong and give me their honest opinion. Find a dealer that you can trust and run from that one.

And I have the shogun sliders, 15 minute install. DEFINITELY use a torque wrench because the engine vibrations loosen them up and will fall off.

 

[cavcuz05]

My .02 i like the cut ones from the factory...plus they were Free for me...but to each there own...install wasnt to hard