Frame Sliders?

[kwikryder]

Pierre brought up an interesting arguement in another thread. What do you all think?

[kwikryder]

I have Motostyle sliders. Tested and proven on 0mph "laydown" Not sure about any of the other "no-cut" sliders though.

[Rupes]

As for doing more harm than good, it just depends on how they're mounted and how strong they are, for example on my TLs they're perfect, even if they snap off there is no fairing around them to get damaged. Not too sure about TLR applications tho

[Jason01'TLR]

All I can say is that I'd rather have my Bike Design no-cuts sliders then nothing at all.

[orange57]

my bike came with the no cut frame sliders on it. they look alright.

matt

[KBOlsen]

I crash... somewhat regularly and sometimes rather roughly. I am not willing to take the chance of experimenting with "no-cut" sliders - the "conventional" ones have saved my bike from major destruction more than once.

[tlrpunk]

I've heard a lot of stories about sliders doing more good than bad. I think they are definately worth it. Racers use 'em, nuff said.

[Jack/Tokyo]

Do NOT do the no-cut frame sliders - I have seen bikes lay down and BOUNCE back up flipping because the long no-cut sliders caught on the track. They are probably okay for a parking lot or driveway 'oops' kinda goof but don't do them if you want or expect them to help at the track.

[TLRipley]

Originally posted by Jack/Tokyo
Do NOT do the no-cut frame sliders - I have seen bikes lay down and BOUNCE back up flipping because the long no-cut sliders caught on the track. They are probably okay for a parking lot or driveway 'oops' kinda goof but don't do them if you want or expect them to help at the track.

Since I don't race, my Bike Design no-cut sliders are fine. They'll protect the bike in case, I don't know, you're washing it in the driveway and talking to someone on the phone and try to move the bike with one hand and the side stand folds up and you can't hold the bike up because you're slipping on soapy water. (A purely hypothetical situation -- this never happened to me! )

[PutteLiten]

Originally posted by TLRipley

They'll protect the bike in case, I don't know, you're washing it in the driveway and talking to someone on the phone and try to move the bike with one hand and the side stand folds up and you can't hold the bike up because you're slipping on soapy water. (A purely hypothetical situation -- this never happened to me! )

Oh man you´re craking me up!

Eh, yeah. sorry, but that was kind of funny..
Hope it was´nt an expensive phone call...

[Crusher]

Originally posted by TLRipley

Since I don't race, my Bike Design no-cut sliders are fine. They'll protect the bike in case, I don't know, you're washing it in the driveway and talking to someone on the phone and try to move the bike with one hand and the side stand folds up and you can't hold the bike up because you're slipping on soapy water. (A purely hypothetical situation -- this never happened to me! )

[horkn]

yes, i can sort of relate.

for me they are all no cut (S owners have an easy one here)
no cuts are better than none, but if i had an R, i'd get normal sliders. they all look crappy anyways, might as well have a pair that work as well as possible.

[tl1000lasse]

What is the difference between No-cut sliders and "regulars"?

[horkn]

regulars go straight to the fram. no cuts have a metal bracket that attach to the frame. it seems like the brackets bend and do little to help when they are needed. funny thing, my buddy put no cut sliders on his 03 r6. and he had to cut the throttle side panel

[tl1000lasse]

That sucks is there even any No-cuts made for the TLS ?