Axle sliders

redsix · 12-02-2012, 03:24 AM

Hello, need some opinons on axle sliders to supplement the crash bar mounted.

Does it really protect the bike in case of a fall?

ebrabaek · 12-02-2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by redsix

Hello, need some opinons on axle sliders to supplement the crash bar mounted.

Does it really protect the bike in case of a fall?

If you don't have any engine/frame crash bars....rear luggage on it, then I think they will help. But if you hang the ornaments on there, I don't think you will contact the rear..... Maybe the front, I would have to see it laid down. When mine tipped over in the snow, it was on the rear luggage bag....crash bar, and handlebar end. No axle contact. But maybe I am just a good crasher...

Casejeep · 12-02-2012, 07:37 AM

These just seem silly. Crash Bars are the only way to protect your bike if you put it over.

PatrickM · 12-03-2012, 01:34 PM

Crash bars on the front, some luggage/pannier rack on the rear and you won't need those.

eddyturn · 12-04-2012, 09:21 AM

Yeah, but they look cool.

shashankmittal · 12-08-2012, 04:09 PM

Who makes those sliders?

FredRydr · 12-09-2012, 07:17 PM

Neither of those axle points touch down.

Assuming you have crash bars installed, if you must have sliders, you'll need to find someone to make them to fit them on your passenger pegs, bar ends and brake and clutch levers, and perhaps your muffler can depending upon the surface you plan to slide on. In other words, sliders on a dual sport with wide handlebars and crash bars just seem kinda silly. Oh, and the mirrors just swing away.

So, don't ask how many times, but it's a great bike, and you'd hardly notice!

Fred

12-02-2012, 03:24 AM	#1
redsix ^OP n00b Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 1	Axle sliders Hello, need some opinons on axle sliders to supplement the crash bar mounted. Does it really protect the bike in case of a fall?

12-04-2012, 09:21 AM	#5
eddyturn Wannabe Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Hesperus, CO Oddometer: 982	Yeah, but they look cool. __________________ All things being equal... fat people use more soap

12-08-2012, 04:09 PM	#6
shashankmittal Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Boston, USA Oddometer: 73	Who makes those sliders? __________________ Currently - 2013 BMW F800GS, 2010 BMW S1000RR (track only) Previously - '13 MV Agusta F3, '04 Royal Enfield 500, '97 Yamaha RX135, '90 Yamaha RD350

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12-02-2012, 07:37 AM	#3
Casejeep Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Lake Powell or Flagstaff Oddometer: 726	These just seem silly. Crash Bars are the only way to protect your bike if you put it over.

12-03-2012, 01:34 PM	#4
PatrickM Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Zephyr Cove, NV Oddometer: 170	Crash bars on the front, some luggage/pannier rack on the rear and you won't need those.

12-09-2012, 07:17 PM	#7
FredRydr Danger: Keep Back 500 Ft. Joined: Aug 2005 Location: South-Central Pennsylvania USA Oddometer: 997	Neither of those axle points touch down. Assuming you have crash bars installed, if you must have sliders, you'll need to find someone to make them to fit them on your passenger pegs, bar ends and brake and clutch levers, and perhaps your muffler can depending upon the surface you plan to slide on. In other words, sliders on a dual sport with wide handlebars and crash bars just seem kinda silly. Oh, and the mirrors just swing away. So, don't ask how many times, but it's a great bike, and you'd hardly notice! Fred