How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

MarinaFazer · 08-15-2008, 09:18 AM

So I didn't see a thread for this, and I'm sure there are some people who want to know what they're going to have to do when they get frame sliders. Mine were no-cut Shogun Sliders...$40 at the Yamaha dealer.

Well, I was told it was easy, and yup, it is.

Step 1: Prepare with a beer and Potato chips
Step 2: Get a socket wrench or torque wrench with 8mm allen hex end thingy
Step 3: Drink Beer
Step 4: Undo engine bolts (pic to come tonight after work since I forgot my camera)
Step 5: Both bolts in the slider box are the same length. Put the LONGER slider on the LEFT side of the bike and tighten down. Tighten tight or with torque wrench, tighten to 40lbs
Step 6: Drink Beer
Step 7: Keep old engine bolts, label them, and keep for a rainy day.
Step 8: Drink Beer and behold your awesomeness.

**FZ6inNH** · 08-15-2008, 11:15 AM

I've got no problem with steps 1, 3, 6 & 8.

Thanks!! Awesome!

**AJ_rider** · 08-15-2008, 11:39 AM

I pretty much do step 8 all the time regardless if I'm working on my FZ...

**Botch** · 08-15-2008, 05:25 PM

I have the Shoguns on my bike too.

I deviated just a bit from your instructions, though. In Step 1, I used a piece of beef jerky instead of potato chips.

MarinaFazer · 08-15-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Botch

I have the Shoguns on my bike too.

I deviated just a bit from your instructions, though. In Step 1, I used a piece of beef jerky instead of potato chips.

This deviation could cause your sliders to malfunction during "testing"

just kiddin'

darkmancivic · 08-17-2008, 07:26 PM

Same sliders here as well. But instead of chips, I substituted with another beer!!

MarinaFazer · 08-20-2008, 10:44 AM

OK, so what do you guys think?

The slider on the left side of the bike sticks out a lot more than the right side. I just wonder if I did a lowside to the ride side of the bike if this slider will really protect the bike?

Does anyone have any "REAL" testing of these frame sliders on the right side? Please post up the results? I'm noticing a lot of people have gone down recently (hence why I got mine) but a lot of people have Motovation sliders...

the dealer told me people have come in with the Shoguns and it saved their bike a lot of cosmetics...so I trust them since I got my bike there, they know me, and so far haven't lied to me and are genuinely helpful. Anyways, what do you all think?

**Botch** · 08-20-2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinaFazer

Does anyone have any "REAL" testing of these frame sliders on the right side? Please post up the results? I'm noticing a lot of people have gone down recently (hence why I got mine) but a lot of people have Motovation sliders...

Well, since I had my first drop yesterday, and I have the Shoguns installed, guess I'm qualified to answer.

Of course I can't say what the damage would've been without the slider, but all I had was a minor scratch on the right mirror, chip out of the front fairing point, and light scratch on the rear plastic thingamablob under the rear seat. I was going extremely slowly when it happened. Handlebar end did not touch.
For 100% protection, you'd need three frame sliders on each side, as a tipped-over bike will continue to fall until three points touch the ground. One frame slider per side won't provide 100% protection, but it will sure minimize any damage.
I'm now a believer!

**reiobard** · 08-20-2008, 12:16 PM

thanks for the "how to" I usually repeat the mentioned steps a lot more than what is listed,

Ozfazer6 · 08-22-2008, 03:31 AM

The above steps also seem to work well with other brands of sliders as well,hmmmm,they seem to be universal

08-15-2008, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,021 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders So I didn't see a thread for this, and I'm sure there are some people who want to know what they're going to have to do when they get frame sliders. Mine were no-cut Shogun Sliders...$40 at the Yamaha dealer. Well, I was told it was easy, and yup, it is. Step 1: Prepare with a beer and Potato chips Step 2: Get a socket wrench or torque wrench with 8mm allen hex end thingy Step 3: Drink Beer Step 4: Undo engine bolts (pic to come tonight after work since I forgot my camera) Step 5: Both bolts in the slider box are the same length. Put the LONGER slider on the LEFT side of the bike and tighten down. Tighten tight or with torque wrench, tighten to 40lbs Step 6: Drink Beer Step 7: Keep old engine bolts, label them, and keep for a rainy day. Step 8: Drink Beer and behold your awesomeness.

08-15-2008, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders I've got no problem with steps 1, 3, 6 & 8. Thanks!! Awesome! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

08-15-2008, 11:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
AJ_rider Missing the Fizz! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Bike: 2006 FZ6 Sexier RED! Posts: 554 Rep Power: 11 Member #1392	Re: How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders I pretty much do step 8 all the time regardless if I'm working on my FZ... __________________ Rides 2006 FZ6 - SEXIER Metallic Red Mods: 2 Brothers Exhaust in Polished Aluminum w/ 2 Bros FE kit, FS6 Frame Sliders, Puig Dark Smoke Windscreen, TCP Seat Cowl, Red Rim Stripes, Power Commander III, K&N Air Filter, Grip Puppies, 15t Vortex Front Sprocket, Speedohealer V4, Black Pazzo Racing Levers Next Mod: Belly Pan 2006 Tacoma Double Cab - Faster Blue

08-15-2008, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,441 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders I have the Shoguns on my bike too. I deviated just a bit from your instructions, though. In Step 1, I used a piece of beef jerky instead of potato chips. __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

08-17-2008, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
darkmancivic Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: idaho Bike: 06 fz6 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0 Member #4085	Re: How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders Same sliders here as well. But instead of chips, I substituted with another beer!!

08-20-2008, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,021 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders OK, so what do you guys think? The slider on the left side of the bike sticks out a lot more than the right side. I just wonder if I did a lowside to the ride side of the bike if this slider will really protect the bike? Does anyone have any "REAL" testing of these frame sliders on the right side? Please post up the results? I'm noticing a lot of people have gone down recently (hence why I got mine) but a lot of people have Motovation sliders... the dealer told me people have come in with the Shoguns and it saved their bike a lot of cosmetics...so I trust them since I got my bike there, they know me, and so far haven't lied to me and are genuinely helpful. Anyways, what do you all think?

08-20-2008, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,368 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Re: How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders thanks for the "how to" I usually repeat the mentioned steps a lot more than what is listed,

08-22-2008, 03:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ozfazer6 Koala with Attitude Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide Bike: 2005 FZ6 in Blue Posts: 1,299 Rep Power: 18 Member #372	Re: How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders The above steps also seem to work well with other brands of sliders as well,hmmmm,they seem to be universal

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