RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sliders
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sli... - 3/8/2007 9:58:14 AM
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roadroti
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Hi. I just completed installing Vortex Sliders on my 05 600RR. I used the laser level which worked great. However I used a 1 13/16 hole saw and found that it just fits because of the curveature of the bodywork when in place. I hit the hole dead centre, the slider fits in but there is no gap around the slider. For 600RR installs you may wish to consider 1 7/8 hole saw. Great How To - thanks for the help.
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sli... - 3/8/2007 10:30:21 AM
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Jaybird180
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Is not 1-7/8 the size vortex recommends?
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sli... - 3/9/2007 8:51:30 PM
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roadroti
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I did not get any recommendations with the vortex sliders. The original how to on page 1 for a 1000RR used 1 3/4 hole saw. I think because of the different curvature you need 1 7/8 on the 600RR. If Vortex is recommending this - right on. As before mine fit snug with 1 13/16. I was going to try 1 3/4 but decided to go larger - good thing. Again thanks to the original how to.
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sli... - 3/10/2007 12:23:10 PM
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Jaybird180
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My bad. I used 1-3/4 on my F4i and it came out spot on (I just checked). When you drill, Use duct tape around the area where the hole saw makes contact. Drill in a level fashion, parellel to the direction of travel of the mounting bolt. Curvature is irrelevant.
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Track/Street 02'' F4i
ZG Dbl Bbbl, Galfer SS Lines, PC3r, Muzzy s/o, NRC cover, ShiftMinder(WTF?), Speedbleeders, Vortex sliders, fenderless, GP Shift
Ohlins, Racetech, Showa Suspension
Don''t go in the forest if you don''t want to go to Granny'
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sli... - 3/10/2007 2:54:17 PM
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cwmc29
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I just installed Vortex sliders on my 2000 F4. Instead of using a laser level, I kinda went old school. I installed the base of the frame slider and then coated it with chalk. I installed the fairing and pushed it against the frame slider base. This gives you a perfect imprint on the foam on the inside of the fairing. I drilled a pilot hole, tapped off the area to be drilled and went to town. I think it worked out ok.
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