XXFirefighter Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Here are the pics finally from the request of seeing what happens after a lowside... yes it was pulled right out... Any questions.. These are the sliders that replace the fairing screw.... The sliders that were used in place of the engine bolts were just fine... Will be getting another set from the UK ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 WAY BIG BUMMER! You know if you just would have Tapped that thing out in the first place, you would of had more thread to hold it in there. :razz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 The other option is it rips the post off at the frame. Glad I don't have them. I have a issue of Bike mag. (Britain) and noticed in pics that those posts are bolted on the frame over there or on newer years. Ia anyones like that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Newer ones......I think '02's are like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Ooop, correction, my '01 has the bolt on type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXFirefighter Posted November 30, 2004 Author Share Posted November 30, 2004 WAY BIG BUMMER!You know if you just would have Tapped that thing out in the first place, you would of had more thread to hold it in there. :razz: Heh.. I just dont' think it's a good place for sliders is all... Now the sliders that go into the enging mounts are a different story. Those worked VERY well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanxx Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Don't lowside (or god forbid highside), or do both on same crash, DOH :shock: at speed ! At best they will save some expensive tupperware on a 5-0 mph transitional mishap or act of galactic stupidity. Examine the size of the bolts, no way other than very low speed or less impact. Tipover protection at best at very low speed or 0 mph. I've had 2 tipovers at less than 5 mph or less did their job very good, at 25mph impaled themselves in tupperware big time, both lowside and highside sides. I buy/use 'em cause I know it's not if, but when, I drop it at very low speeds. If I crash at higher speeds, have a good insurance policy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 XXfirefighter, (or anybody else for that matter) 1. Which frame mounted (engine bolt) sliders were/are you using? 2. How much are they? 3. Where do you get them? 4. What EXACTLY are they made out of? 5. Also, if there's something with measurements on them I'd like to see it... I am in with the Tool Room guys and I'm sure they'd let me use one of the lathes to make my own sliders out of nylon... but I need to know which nylon it's made of so I can order the right stuff. Thanks, Mike EDIT: I've found a couple places that have engine mount sliders for the XX, but have yet to find a picture of what they look like... any help with that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Try this. http://www.gobybike.com/images/accessories...lackbird1tn.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Thanks, that helps me some, but I am also looking for a view of the actual slider if somebody has one... like off the bike?? THanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXFirefighter Posted December 5, 2004 Author Share Posted December 5, 2004 Thanks, that helps me some, but I am also looking for a view of the actual slider if somebody has one... like off the bike??THanks, Mike here's what I hat and worked AWESOME ! http://www.rg-racing.com/crash-protectors-...protectors.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Firefighter, So you were using R&G's... cool! Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasticxxHead Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I have PURPOSEFULLY laid the bike down with my sliders to see how they would react.. The right side is okay.. the lower fairing will still scrape, but the laft side. the metal crank cover scrapes. I am thinking about a set of lower bobbins to have the bird rock between them.Mine are engine bolts.. I have yet to use them in a real situation.... knock on wood. http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4cf0...8e5930000001610 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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