Frame Sliders

Breakin_Blues · 09-24-2007, 11:33 PM

Hey all, I had a quick question about frame sliders for my 07 GSXR600 so I figured I would post over here.

Im trying to find out if a particular company makes a really good aftermarket frame slider for our bikes or if the suzuki ones work well. I heard some horror stories about yamaha frame sliders providing little to no protection on bikes they were designed to go on.

I also would like to know if there are frame sliders that do not require any modifications of the body because when I asked about them at the dealership where I bought the bike they told me they had to cut some piece or other to make them fit. I was a little bit suspicious about that and I think they may have just been trying to farm some commision out of me.

Any advice would be great.

Jody@Sportbike Solutions · 09-25-2007, 11:51 AM

Some frame sliders do require bodywork modification / cutting, others use brackets that reposition the sliders so you don't have to cut your fairings. Generally speaking (and I stress the 'general' part)... frame sliders that require cutting and mount directly perform better than offset sliders, and do so with less added weight.

I personally endorse Woodcraft Sliders, and am somewhat biased towards them, but that's only because I believe in them, and know them to work well.

Fast Glass · 09-25-2007, 01:02 PM

Jody pretty much summed it up. Woodcraft makes great products. I use their front and rear stands, and also have their case covers. My frame sliders are Vortex, and have tested them to be durable and do the job.

silversoldier2 · 09-26-2007, 01:46 AM

i use shogun works great. no-cut model on my k6-750

Ozy · 09-26-2007, 02:03 AM

Oggy Knobs - no cut frame sliders with extra thick frame contact plate

SexyonMySV · 09-26-2007, 04:10 PM

Would be great if motoslider.com made you frame sliders too. Looks like they only offer swing arm sliders for the GSXRs. I can say that for their other models, they have been tested and proved to be worth every penny.

I wish that I had the pictures handy, but a local buddy went down twice last month and didn't have a chance to replace them in between. The sliders took a licking, but never broke....just shaved down.

I've talked to many people with this same experience, hence....I bought a set for myself! I just don't want to have to test mine!

brent98rt · 09-26-2007, 11:37 PM

I used shogun no cut sliders.
my girl tested them on her bike LOL body took no daamage, but it was like a
.5 MPH drop,

Breakin_Blues · 09-27-2007, 12:43 AM

I think I might go with woodcraft....googled reviews for em and asked a few buddies of mine about them and they all told me they are a solid product.

Thanks for the advice guys.