frame sliders

I did the search thing and saw no mention of the Trex no cut frame sliders. If someone has seen these installed please offer your opinion. Thanks.

I've been reading all the posts about frame sliders and have come to the conclusion that the no cut frame sliders aren't placed in the best position to offer proper protection for the plastics or the rider.

I recently purchased the TRex frame sliders, but haven't installed them yet. I'm hoping they do the job if and when the time comes. They appear to be a pretty solid product.

[image: View Post]bones, on 06 February 2011 - 01:33 PM, said:

I did the search thing and saw no mention of the Trex no cut frame sliders. If someone has seen these installed please offer your opinion. Thanks.


Not responsive, but here is a pic of the R&G. Works well. . ..

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FYI the tRex's are cheapest on Ebay ... Ebay link here

Just bought a set for myself this minute !

If u want some realy good no cut frame sliders. Im told oggy knobs r the best. They r an aussie company but if u contact them they will set up an ebay auction so u can get a pair.

http://www.promotome...0VTEC&Year=2005

[image: View Post]VFRCanuck, on 08 February 2011 - 12:58 AM, said:

FYI the tRex's are cheapest on Ebay ... Ebay link here

Just bought a set for myself this minute !

That's where I got mine too. Received in them in three days.

After MUCH reading on frame sliders over the past week, I ordered up a set of R&G's that come with the replacement bottle (oh the things you learn when you investigate! Had no idea about the bottle issue!). Having them shipped to my sister in the UK who will then bring them over to me Canada when she visits next month. Looking forward to installing these. Not sure why so many people freak out over drilling 2 holes. I plan on using the 'laser pointer' method to line up my pilot holes.

OK. After thinking about this for a while and reading the posts I am wondering. What are you really trying to protect by installing frame sliders? Is it truly the body work? If this is the case I don't know if you could install enough of them to save the entire thing. At some point during the slide I would assume some part of the body work would rub the ground. I could be wrong. If you are trying to protect the hard points (i.e. engine cases, radiators, legs...) then where is the best place to install them and are there compromises to any position (short of installing them all over!). Also, do you need to add axel sliders to make sure you really save the bike? Just wondering what anyone else thinks because I am thinking about getting some and I am debating the merit of drilling the bodywork (self induced damage!) if you could put a slider four inches back and two down and accomplish the same thing. Anyhow, a lot of rambling but just thinking out loud.

[image: View Post]Knobber, on 09 February 2011 - 08:08 AM, said:

OK. After thinking about this for a while and reading the posts I am wondering. What are you really trying to protect by installing frame sliders? Is it truly the body work? If this is the case I don't know if you could install enough of them to save the entire thing. At some point during the slide I would assume some part of the body work would rub the ground. I could be wrong. If you are trying to protect the hard points (i.e. engine cases, radiators, legs...) then where is the best place to install them and are there compromises to any position (short of installing them all over!). Also, do you need to add axel sliders to make sure you really save the bike? Just wondering what anyone else thinks because I am thinking about getting some and I am debating the merit of drilling the bodywork (self induced damage!) if you could put a slider four inches back and two down and accomplish the same thing. Anyhow, a lot of rambling but just thinking out loud.



I would go along with thes lines of saying that the Frame Sliders are going to save the frame more that anything else. I have them mounted to save the radiators and the frame from a crash/tip over and not necessarly the body work. VFR's have a lot of plastic and it will get damaged some how or some way. I would like the bike to be able to ride from a small incident and not have to get towed.
If you want a protection that would save a lot more of your bike, you will need to get a bike that Stunt people use so you could get the external frame work/ safetly gear.

[image: View Post]Chaz06i, on 09 February 2011 - 11:45 AM, said:

[image: View Post]Knobber, on 09 February 2011 - 08:08 AM, said:

OK. After thinking about this for a while and reading the posts I am wondering. What are you really trying to protect by installing frame sliders? Is it truly the body work? If this is the case I don't know if you could install enough of them to save the entire thing. At some point during the slide I would assume some part of the body work would rub the ground. I could be wrong. If you are trying to protect the hard points (i.e. engine cases, radiators, legs...) then where is the best place to install them and are there compromises to any position (short of installing them all over!). Also, do you need to add axel sliders to make sure you really save the bike? Just wondering what anyone else thinks because I am thinking about getting some and I am debating the merit of drilling the bodywork (self induced damage!) if you could put a slider four inches back and two down and accomplish the same thing. Anyhow, a lot of rambling but just thinking out loud.



I would go along with thes lines of saying that the Frame Sliders are going to save the frame more that anything else. I have them mounted to save the radiators and the frame from a crash/tip over and not necessarly the body work. VFR's have a lot of plastic and it will get damaged some how or some way. I would like the bike to be able to ride from a small incident and not have to get towed.
If you want a protection that would save a lot more of your bike, you will need to get a bike that Stunt people use so you could get the external frame work/ safetly gear.


I agree. That is where I start to wonder if T-rex no cuts mounted on the lower back bolts behind the fairing are just as good as the ones you cut holes through the fairing with? Just wondering if it is worth cutting up your fairing or mounting the others. There is another brand that mounts on the same bolts too so someone thinks it is worth it. Just wondering what everyone on the forum thinks.

[image: View Post]Knobber, on 09 February 2011 - 02:12 PM, said:

I agree. That is where I start to wonder if T-rex no cuts mounted on the lower back bolts behind the fairing are just as good as the ones you cut holes through the fairing with? Just wondering if it is worth cutting up your fairing or mounting the others. There is another brand that mounts on the same bolts too so someone thinks it is worth it. Just wondering what everyone on the forum thinks.


I have the R&G frame sliders. I chose them over the "no cut" sliders because the brackets put the slider right over the radiators. In the event of an impact all that force goes right into the radiator and will most likely damage/destroy them. The brackets are not going to be able to hold up to a real drop which means you are SOL if it happens in the middle of no where. The VFR is not a light sport bike.

The R&G sliders mount directly to the frame of the bike. I have dropped my VFR shamefully too many times and the only damage I have to show for it are the pucks themselves are scratched up as is the luggage brackets on the tail of my bike. In the end though, the sliders are there to protect the bike, not the fairings, so keep that in mind as well. As Chaz06i said, it's better to be able to ride away then have to wait for a tow.

The choice is yours but for 30 minutes worth of work you can cut two holes easily enough and be on your way. :fing02:

I think the best sliders out there for the 5th and 6gens are the ones built by Radar here on the site. Many members have bought and installed his sliders, they are one that you have to cut but they look great and more importantly they work the way they are suppose to.
I am sure some of the members that have them will let you know just how good they are.

[image: View Post]Snakeman, on 09 February 2011 - 06:02 PM, said:

I think the best sliders out there for the 5th and 6gens are the ones built by Radar here on the site. Many members have bought and installed his sliders, they are one that you have to cut but they look great and more importantly they work the way they are suppose to.
I am sure some of the members that have them will let you know just how good they are.


You will find less expensive slider sets...
You will find no cut slider sets...
You will find slider sets that may ship faster...
But I dare you to find a finer set of VFR sliders (with a no fool installation kit) than Radar's Sliders! Does that tell you my opinion clear enough?

[image: View Post]Knobber, on 09 February 2011 - 08:08 AM, said:

Also, do you need to add axel sliders to make sure you really save the bike?


You wouldn't even be able to on a SSSA bike like a VFR.

I've got the R&G Sliders. I used "Play-doh"...took the side plastics off, put on a thin coat of Play-doh and then put one side on at a time. Slid the replacement engine mount through and marked the Play-Doh, removed the side and drilled a small hole. After I made sure the hole lined up with the mount, I SLOWLY made the hole bigger with a Dremel. The key is doing everything slowly. The R&G's look good too.

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[image: View Post]Twox48, on 09 February 2011 - 09:35 PM, said:

[image: View Post]Snakeman, on 09 February 2011 - 06:02 PM, said:

I think the best sliders out there for the 5th and 6gens are the ones built by Radar here on the site. Many members have bought and installed his sliders, they are one that you have to cut but they look great and more importantly they work the way they are suppose to.
I am sure some of the members that have them will let you know just how good they are.


You will find less expensive slider sets...
You will find no cut slider sets...
You will find slider sets that may ship faster...
But I dare you to find a finer set of VFR sliders (with a no fool installation kit) than Radar's Sliders! Does that tell you my opinion clear enough?

+1 on Radar's goods.

[image: View Post]teksdailyride, on 08 February 2011 - 10:57 AM, said:

If u want some realy good no cut frame sliders. Im told oggy knobs r the best. They r an aussie company but if u contact them they will set up an ebay auction so u can get a pair.

http://www.promotome...0VTEC&Year=2005


I have them on my bike. Expensive... yes. Worth it if you don't want to cut your fairing... yes. To each their own though. You will hear horror stories about them.... I can tell you they are just as solid and rugged as the cut ones.

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[image: View Post]vthoky, on 12 February 2011 - 08:38 PM, said:

[image: View Post]Twox48, on 09 February 2011 - 09:35 PM, said:

[image: View Post]Snakeman, on 09 February 2011 - 06:02 PM, said:

I think the best sliders out there for the 5th and 6gens are the ones built by Radar here on the site. Many members have bought and installed his sliders, they are one that you have to cut but they look great and more importantly they work the way they are suppose to.
I am sure some of the members that have them will let you know just how good they are.


You will find less expensive slider sets...
You will find no cut slider sets...
You will find slider sets that may ship faster...
But I dare you to find a finer set of VFR sliders (with a no fool installation kit) than Radar's Sliders! Does that tell you my opinion clear enough?

+1 on Radar's goods.


Where can we get a pair of radars sliders?

Radar refers to a User here on the Forums that makes them. PM him and I am sure he can hook you up.

[image: View Post]Twox48, on 09 February 2011 - 09:35 PM, said:

You will find less expensive slider sets...
You will find no cut slider sets...
You will find slider sets that may ship faster...
But I dare you to find a finer set of VFR sliders (with a no fool installation kit) than Radar's Sliders! Does that tell you my opinion clear enough?


I PM Radar about his frame sliders about two weeks ago but got no responses. I don't think he's on here anymore.