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Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 12:24:44 AM

Lowcash

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So i kinda get the idea of "frame sliders" but can someone explain to me where they go? Also if they would be a good ?!mod!? for a first time rider. As you can probably assume im a newbi.. But everyone starts somewhere.
Dont flame me plz!

Lol thanks in advance!
Brandon

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 1:04:38 AM

hwang8

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If you have a 600 F4i, or 600 RR, you will need to drill a whole
into your fairing because it will go somewhere on the middle.

I think frame sliders are the most important mod you can do on a
bike, because it protects your frame a lot. I also recommend getting
swing arm sliders that go on your swing arm. This will protect your swing
arm from getting wrecked badly. Bar end sliders are also important
because it would save your handle bars from getting all rashed up when you
fall.

Hope this helps somewhat!

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 1:45:38 AM

dragonium25

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After you drill the holes in your fairings, then frame sliders should be mounted directly onto your engine bolts.

Yes they are a good mod, especially for new riders.

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 1:45:57 AM

Lowcash

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I love it "when you fall" Ive riddin before in the past (5 years ago) and im hoping all of my falling is done with atleast for a while.

I have alot of learning to do on bikes i think.

how much do these items generally cost?
More importantly what are some good brands to look into? Links? Should I go all out or not? I have limited riding experience but decided to purchase new so i dont want to trash my investment.

thanks guys!

Also if you are so kind, do you know where i can read to learn the ins and outs of bikes/ parts etc. I may be new to the world of bikes but i have alot of experience working on cars and i have a pretty technical background.

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 7:37:26 AM

fishfryer527

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Sliders are cheap under $50. There is an installation procedure on this forum that involves playdoh or putty that is very helpful. There is also another that uses a laser level that sounds good too. Do a search on it before you try and install them on your own.

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 10:08:01 AM

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i use vortex sliders and have crash tested them several times, they are awesome
any delrin sliders other than the no-cut ones will be fine (no cut sliders are crap, don't even go there)

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 5:21:42 PM

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I'm a new rider too and I decided I'm not going to put sliders on my '06 bike. I just hope I don't crash. It sounds like EVERYONE on this forum has crashed. lol Is that normal for everyone who owns a bike to crash it? hahahaha Maybe I'm just an overly careful person.

Mike

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 6:45:42 PM

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1st rule of riding... There is no IF you go down, there is only WHEN you go down.

Everyone goes down.

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 8:12:32 PM

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I dont think EVERYONE has dumped their bike that rides. Ill ask

Mike

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 9:10:53 PM

FordFrenzy97

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quote:

ORIGINAL: snowboarding82

I'm a new rider too and I decided I'm not going to put sliders on my '06 bike. I just hope I don't crash. It sounds like EVERYONE on this forum has crashed. lol Is that normal for everyone who owns a bike to crash it? hahahaha Maybe I'm just an overly careful person.

Mike

I haven't but I know I will. As for you being an overly careful person, it doesn't matter, because cagers are all too often OVERLY CARELESS.

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 10:24:37 PM

cblynn04

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It's the best investment you can make. I just put mine on the other day and it wasnt to hard using the putty method. came out perfect. only took about an hour too.

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/13/2006 10:24:48 PM

fishfryer527

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My 06 was down once, before sliders...wish I had them...was going slow...still wish I had them...got them now...hope I stay up...wish I had them then...get it...get them...now...

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/14/2006 3:11:06 PM

jnjtrukin

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Put mine on a week or two ago, just took a couple hours(most of that spent being a puss about it not wanting to drill out the fairings but they came out nice, and hopefully I won't need to use them but if I do they're there...

As far as the swingarm sliders, is there a place on the 99 f4's for those to mount into or do you have to have tabs welded and tapped?

Jason

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/15/2006 12:16:50 AM

xtremehakeem

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quote:

ORIGINAL: woodyracing

i use vortex sliders and have crash tested them several times, they are awesome
any delrin sliders other than the no-cut ones will be fine (no cut sliders are crap, don't even go there)

+1 on the "no cut sliders are crap, don't even go there" he is right
If I were you Lowcash I would put a crash cage with sliders, it'll protect your bike better than just sliders IMO
Also get someone to weld some sliders (spools) for your swing arm, there's a website that does that for you if you buy their spools I don't recall the name though

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RE: Embarassed to ask - 7/15/2006 5:55:57 PM

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sliders are a good mod for new riders because, chances are you will drop it. they're there to protect your plastics and stuff like your bar ends. i dont have them on mine, IMO i think they're ugly.

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