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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Calgary
Bike: RED FZ6 2006
Posts: 588
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Frame slider Quest Completed!!
I've done it!! I'm hanging up the boomer and burying the gloves; I've found the answer to Frame sliders!!
WHAT ARE FRAME SLIDERS? -Any tool or accessory that distributes and absorbs impact on the lateral sides of a motorcycle. WHY FRAME SLIDERS? Broken levers, cracked signal-lights, scratched engines, dented gas-tanks, bent frames and even spilled fluids are the beginning. You've dropped your motorcycle! Let's face the facts: -Motorcycle frames are designed to be more lighter and exposed every day. -Without support, any motorcycle will fall down by itself. -Human beings are materialistic. -The solution? FRAME SLIDERS! WILL FRAME SLIDERS PREVENT ALL DAMAGE? No WILL FRAME SLIDERS PREVENT <SOME> DAMAGE? Yes WHO USES THEM? Club racers, street racers, performance motorcyclists, domestic riders and the paranoid. -Professional MotoGP racers DO NOT use frame sliders on the main circuit! They're not on Valentino Rossi's M1 or Nicky Hayden's RC211V; those are professional race-bikes that need as much aerodynamics and weight reductions as possible. These superbikes are backed by sponsors and factory teams that replace any and all parts if there is a crash. FZ6 CONSIDERATIONS The FZ6 is BEGGING for framesliders! They're so easy to install and there aren't any fairings or panels in the way! The biggest problem with sportbikes are those aerodynamic panels, because it's VERY DIFFICULT to drill holes through the bodywork to install their own frame sliders. Some sportbikes even have liquid reservoirs that need to be modified in order to even consider frame sliders! The FZ6 doesn't have these problems. FRAME SLIDER TYPES Here are 4 kinds: FAIRING SLIDERS [![]() -Small screws -Short studs -Minor impact and abrasion resistance -NOT recommended for serious riders --You drill some screws into your bodywork and install some studs. DIRECT FRAME SLIDERS ![]() -Small to large screws -Short to long studs -Minor to major impact and abrasion resistance -Recommended for all kinds of riders and experienced mechanics. -Difficult to install --You drill some holes into your frame and engineblock, locating strong points that won't damage any internal parts, then mount studs over the points. IN-DIRECT FRAME SLIDERS ![]() -Brackets -Prevents drilling in areas of the frame -Prevents drilling in areas of the fairing -Balance required in bracket design between rigidity and absorbing quality. -Expensive ENGINE BOLT-ON FRAME SLIDERS ![]() -Long screws -Long studs -Major impact and abrasion resistance -Recommended for all riders -Easy to install (unless you need to drill through bodywork) -Available in all price ranges MATERIALS AND QUALITY [IMPORTANT] There are 3 points to consider when getting frame sliders: 1) Abrasion resistance - the ability to prevent damage to the motorcycle as it slides laterally against the ground. The more friction resistance the better. 2) Impact resistance - the ability to prevent damage to the motorcycle as it collides against the ground. The more shock absorption, the better. 3) Durability - the amount of time the device provides protection. The more longer-lasting the better. Quality, design and visual appeal should all be considered before choosing frame sliders. Look for the following features: INSERTS - You want materials woven into the studs that is both shock-absorbing and rigid. Aluminum is a good start. STUDS - You want a material that provides the best abrasion and impact resistance. You want a color that matches your frame. Hard plastic or Nylon provide the best. BOLTS - Anodized steel bolts are the way to go. They are the most durable and KEEP THE FRAME OFF THE GROUND during a slide-out. Any softer material will break away; failing to keep the frame off the ground. The bolt heads should be socketed to prevent its surface area from causing excessive friction in case of a slide-out. STAINLESS STEEL WASHERS - These prevent a galvanic reaction from occuring between two metals. If you mount a steel bolt into an aluminum frame, you'll create a galvanic reaction that accelerates corrosion. Washers prevent this contact. Washers also prevent bolts from being drilled in too deeply. CAN YOU TELL WHICH FRAME SLIDERS IN THE PICTURES ARE GOOD OR BAD QUALITY?
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Click here for help! It's good info. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/attac...shot-guide.pdf Last edited by Raid The Revenge; 04-12-2008 at 05:45 AM.. |
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Bike: FZ6 2008 in Blue
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Re: Frame slider Quest Completed!!
Very good post, but at the risk of being a bit commercial, wouldn't some links to "FZ6 forum approved" sliders be in order?
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: texas
Bike: fz6
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Re: Frame slider Quest Completed!!
i got my sliders in the nick of time- i just put them on and 10 minutes later i dropped my bike while putting it on the center stand! not a scratch on the bike but it hurt me seeing her lay there
![]() mine are t-rex brand off of ebay for $20+ shipping for anyone looking for cheap ones. lostinaustin |
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Moderator w/ Twisted Fate
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: New Hampshire
Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue
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Re: Frame slider Quest Completed!!
Elm's post has no "Thanks" button.... hmmm.....
Well, THANKS ELM!!! Great post! Can you please reference where you found the information?? Thank you!
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Missing the Fizz!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Rochester, NY
Bike: 2006 FZ6 Sexier RED!
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Re: Frame slider Quest Completed!!
I noticed this too...oh well, Thanks ELM!
Frame sliders should be firstsies on the mod list! (I bought mine before I even had posession of my bike
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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 ![]()
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