Frame Sliders?

EpyonXero · 11-12-2011, 08:33 AM

I have a friend whos getting their first bike and she wants to get frame sliders. She sent me a link to these http://www.whaccessories.com/Suzuki-...600-Bandit.htm . I have never used frame sliders before so I know nothing about them, but those seem pretty expensive if you have to buy separate sets for the front of the engine, the mid frame, and the swingarm. What should she get? This is for a Bandit 600.

fasternyou929 · 11-12-2011, 10:18 AM

Look up sliders by Motovation and Woodcraft. Both are top notch and should give you the ballpark price for a set of good sliders for that particular bike.

azoomm · 11-12-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Look up sliders by Motovation and Woodcraft. Both are top notch and should give you the ballpark price for a set of good sliders for that particular bike.

This.

That said, I'm not a fan of sliders...

Particle Man · 11-12-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

This.

That said, I'm not a fan of sliders...

Indeed. This also has my vote.

Amber Lamps · 11-13-2011, 12:53 PM

Well, I'm a fan of sliders for sure since my bike has been down five times and look at it. I also use axle sliders, swingarm sliders and would use engine sliders if I didn't already have Vortex covers...

Maybe the sliders haters should check out the newer, flatter frame sliders that are out. They don't do Crap for the body work but incorporated with axle and engine sliders.....

shmike · 11-14-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

This.

That said, I'm not a fan of sliders...

On a street bike, why not?

I'd even ask for a track/race bike but I already know the required internet response.

azoomm · 11-14-2011, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

On a street bike, why not?

I'd even ask for a track/race bike but I already know the required internet response.

”required internet response”

Of the injuries we have had at my events, the most serious have happened by the frame sliders catching and flipping the bike into the rider. One of them not at a high speed. Therefore, I wouldn't put them on any bike I own.

As far as tip over in a parking lot, and putting sliders on to keep your bike pretty... sliders themselves aren't ”pretty.” I'll take my chances.

RACER X · 11-12-2011, 10:27 AM

Gsg Is good stuff but pricey

I have ft rear axle sliders by rhinoMoto
Woodcraft frame sliders

Homeslice · 11-12-2011, 10:48 AM

I like sliders for streetbikes, since they can protect the fairings from tipovers especially if you're a newb....But for the track it is debatable

Rangerscott · 11-12-2011, 08:32 PM

Good sliders bolt directly to an engine bolt or wrap around the frame (steel frames). I don't just though bracket sliders.

Sliders are good for tip overs. They're are 50/50 when the bike is actually sliding. Digging into the ground and ripping apart while damaging the bike is their down fall when and if it happens.

11-12-2011, 08:33 AM	#1
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Frame Sliders? I have a friend whos getting their first bike and she wants to get frame sliders. She sent me a link to these http://www.whaccessories.com/Suzuki-...600-Bandit.htm . I have never used frame sliders before so I know nothing about them, but those seem pretty expensive if you have to buy separate sets for the front of the engine, the mid frame, and the swingarm. What should she get? This is for a Bandit 600. __________________

11-12-2011, 10:27 AM	#8
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	Gsg Is good stuff but pricey I have ft rear axle sliders by rhinoMoto Woodcraft frame sliders __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD. Last edited by RACER X; 11-12-2011 at 10:29 AM..

11-12-2011, 10:18 AM	#2
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	Look up sliders by Motovation and Woodcraft. Both are top notch and should give you the ballpark price for a set of good sliders for that particular bike.

11-13-2011, 12:53 PM	#5
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Well, I'm a fan of sliders for sure since my bike has been down five times and look at it. I also use axle sliders, swingarm sliders and would use engine sliders if I didn't already have Vortex covers... Maybe the sliders haters should check out the newer, flatter frame sliders that are out. They don't do Crap for the body work but incorporated with axle and engine sliders.....

11-12-2011, 10:48 AM	#9
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I like sliders for streetbikes, since they can protect the fairings from tipovers especially if you're a newb....But for the track it is debatable

11-12-2011, 08:32 PM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Good sliders bolt directly to an engine bolt or wrap around the frame (steel frames). I don't just though bracket sliders. Sliders are good for tip overs. They're are 50/50 when the bike is actually sliding. Digging into the ground and ripping apart while damaging the bike is their down fall when and if it happens.