Question about Axle Sliders?

[Sarge]

Has anybody ever used these? Are they worth it? Have any of you that have ever low-sided on the street or track scratched your forks/brake mounts/axles/swingarms? Do these just lift the lower half of the bike up higher so that you're more likely to bang up your exhaust?

Thoughts/Comments?

Thanks in advance.

[TransNone13]

I like them, I used them, and I low-sided. The sliders kept my front and rear free of blemishes. I went with the Rizoma ones.

In regards to the exhaust, if you get race foot pegs (do not fold and generally have delrin caps), it will help avoid damage to the pipe. I had maybe a few scratches and that had more to do with the 180 flip it did.

[Sarge]

Rizoma ones rounded with the rods through the axle?

[TransNone13]

http://www.pjsparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24_84_438&products_id=1776

Yes, and these guys are amazing. The brand doesn't matter all that much in this instance very much IMO, but they look sharp.

[Matty]

I made mine with skateboard wheels.

[TransNone13]

I made mine with skateboard wheels.

I like that.

[Joe]

Bikes should come factory with these... Cars come with bumpers!

$100 investment (or less if you build them yourself) will save WAY more WHEN you wreck. The first thing I did with my last 4 bikes was make them wreck-damage proof. I'm able to ride more relaxed, knowing that if I go down (9 times on ONE bike1) the bike is unscathed.

I encouraged my coworker to get these AND frame sliders, and when he dropped his bike 2 weeks after I installed them - no damage.
They even have exhaust sliders, but you can make those even easier for $4.


Appendix 1: 9 times does not include the Elephant ride, where the bike spent most of 3 hours on its side.

[Sarge]

Good to hear. I've already got front and rear frame sliders. I'll probably just go ahead and get the axle sliders as well.

[aerofaze]

http://www.pjsparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24_84_438&products_id=1776

Yes, and these guys are amazing...

+1 on PJ's Parts for good service.

[TransNone13]

Threadjack!

How are you doing aero?

[vort3xr6]

I use the SME sliders on my race bike and they work great. I also have their rear axle adjuster/sliders. Good company and good products.
http://www.supermotoengineering.com/home.php

[TransNone13]

Has anyone used Motovation Accessories?

http://www.solomotoparts.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=346

[Sarge]

I'm in the process of ordering a pair of the Motovation axle and fork sliders. Just over $100 for the set. I like them because of the nice rounded look, which from reviews is less likely to catch on things, and because of the solid guide rod that's inserted into the axle. I looked at the RhinoMoto ones and have heard good things but they just have some sort of cam that rotates or expands and presses on the inside of your forks/axle.

Anyway, I'll review them as soon as they show up. :)

[TransNone13]

I think I'm going to go with those too when the new bike comes and some under body frame sliders. The posts make me nervous in terms of catching etc, at least the under body sliders will use the fairing like a skid and continue to protect the engine.

Let me know how they work out.

[Sarge]

Hopefully I never have to. ;)

I haven't heard much about underbody sliders, what brand are you looking at?

*edit*

Looking at it I'm not sure if I even need any. I've got up and lower sliders already, not sure where I'd mount underbodies.

[TransNone13]

Same brand. Maybe I'll get the regular ones and just suck up have to cut the fairings. We'll see when I hear back from the dealership.

I just get nervous thinking about making a hole just find out it doesn't line up.

[Joe]

I have Sliders made by Epic (http://epicmotosports.com/footpegaxlesliders.aspx) on my DRZ. They work VERY well. Tested Multiple times.

My Ducati has T-Rex (http://www.t-rex-racing.com/) frame and axle sliders. They have never been tested, but the quality is top-notch and their customer service was A++.

[Bueller]

Same brand. Maybe I'll get the regular ones and just suck up have to cut the fairings. We'll see when I hear back from the dealership.

I just get nervous thinking about making a hole just find out it doesn't line up.

Use a laser pointer on a tripod, put your bike on the stands remove fairings, install sliders, aim laser so it is centered on slider, no do not disturb bike or laser, remove slider, reinstall fairing. Turn laser on and it will give you the center of where your hole needs to be. Repeat for other side.

[TransNone13]

Use a laser pointer on a tripod, put your bike on the stands remove fairings, install sliders, aim laser so it is centered on slider, no do not disturb bike or laser, remove slider, reinstall fairing. Turn laser on and it will give you the center of where your hole needs to be. Repeat for other side.


That's brilliant, thank you for the tip!

[MetaLord 9]

I've got Lsl axel sliders on the back and they go all the way through the axel. Hopefully I'll never need 'em but if that day comes they should protect the swingarm well I hope