[MnM]

I did a search but im still unsure which brand to get?

There are some cheap ones on parts411 but im afraid i'll get what i pay for.

So what brand of frame sliders do u prefer?

Thanks

 

[sgates]

Sato Sliders

http://www.kyleusa.com/catalog/sato_frame_sliders_2262847.htm

$85 and worth it

 

[SOSMC]

Intuitive, Sato, or Vortex!!!

 

[MnM]

ProImpacts are bad then

 

[SOSMC]

I don't know much about them. They seem ok, but I know the others from first hand experience.

 

[kronk]

factory pro makes engine covers (stator and clutch) with sliders on them. they serve the same purpose and look good. but they are a bit pricey.

 

[Strong Bad]

I haven't crash tested these Vortex jobbies yet, but it's cool that you can replace the Delrin element on the end. Some of the guys have said that the bolt holding the whole contraption in bends on impact too. I bought some Ti bolts to hopefully prevent that from happening.

Basically where frame sliders are concerned, make sure you get a set that bolts up to the motor mounts like the one you see in the photo. Don't short yourself on this one. The Sato jobbies look good too check out www.kyleusa.com for a set.

 

[Strong Bad]

Yeah about that photo, it's too large to fit. Oh well...

 

[vtjballeng]

I have crash tested the vortex frame sliders at the track and the bolt does bend. I talked to a few other zx6r owners with the vortex sliders and the same thing happened to them. Everything seems to come out fine though and it does do its job. As far as getting Ti bolts.... The advantage of titanium is that it is closer to the density of aluminum while maintaining strength closer to steel. It is also less reactive as a material than stainless steel. My point is that good Ti bolts are not stronger than good Steel bolts.

 

[shadow0289]

The bending bolt thing happened to me with my Vortex sliders. I called Vortex on it and they told me the bolt was designed to bend instead of breaking off and leaving you with a nub to remove and also so it didn't rip right out of your engine mounts. It did its job though and protected the plastic. I have a spare set of LP's that I may put on later.

 

[Tom2]

Originally posted by SOSMC
Intuitive, Sato, or Vortex!!!

two thumbs up on the choices

 

[ninja jay]

what about extended frame sliders for an 03 636. or a cage. where can i find some of those[?]

 

[cyberdos]

When I went down the bolt snapped in half! My stator, generator cover, flywheel and fairing all destroyed. BUT....the frame slider is in one piece. So I saved on buying a new frame slider i guess.

 

[jlamb30]

Sliders are meant to help protect in a slide such as a lowside or a drop such as in a parking lot or at a low speed. I don't think any slider on the market would have prevented your damage from your description of your crash, cyberdos. BTW, how's the leg?

 

[Kilrrex]

Are sliders hard to install on the 636?

 

[jlamb30]

Originally posted by Kilrrex
Are sliders hard to install on the 636?

Just a matter of removing the engine mount bolts, and bolting the slider on.

 

[Naughtyninja]

I have the vortex frame sliders and it only took about 10 minutes to put them on. Just gotta becareful you put the right size bolt on the right sides...it had me confused at first.

 

[SOSMC]

Thanks tom2!!!!

 

[aznridr]

vortex frame sliders for me.

got em' from :lug::kneedraggers.com