Looking for frame sliders for a 2009 gs500f. If anyone has an idea of where I can get them or has some extra ones they are trying to get rid of I would love them!
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Two types available for your bike.
1) R & G frame sliders. Requires cutting a hole on each fairing.
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-frame-sliders-for-suzuki-gs500-fully-faired-models-classic-style
2.) T-Rex Frame sliders offers a 'No-cut' option for your bike. Little annoyances that are easily 'fixed', but quality construction nonetheless.
http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=253
- Bboy
Quote from: BockinBboy on December 11, 2012, 10:21:38 AM
Two types available for your bike.
1) R & G frame sliders. Requires cutting a hole on each fairing.
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-frame-sliders-for-suzuki-gs500-fully-faired-models-classic-style
2.) T-Rex Frame sliders offers a 'No-cut' option for your bike. Little annoyances that are easily 'fixed', but quality construction nonetheless.
http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=253
- Bboy
Thanks man will be ordering this week!
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I have T Rex on mine and they are nice. I've got pics of them in a thread on here also.
Rats!!! Sold out... :icon_sad:
Quote from: Nugent on January 30, 2013, 07:22:07 PM
Rats!!! Sold out... :icon_sad:
IDK what you're looking at. They are very much available
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300604401466
The R&G sliders are always available. Order the ones for faired model. The spacers are a little different than the ones for naked models.
Quote from: weedahoe on January 30, 2013, 07:38:50 PM
Quote from: Nugent on January 30, 2013, 07:22:07 PM
Rats!!! Sold out... :icon_sad:
IDK what you're looking at. They are very much available
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300604401466
Oops. I didn't even consider checking ebay, thanks for the link. I was referring to BockinBboy's posted link above for the drilled fairing style.
While the rex are easier to mount, they don't protect the fairing.
The R&G which go through fairing provide good protection - well - because they are right there in the middle of the fairing.
I've seen how R&G can protect. Bluesmudge can tell you they work pretty good.
I believe the Rex are too far back and away from the fairing to protect it. They can protect the engine sides, but not the fairing.
In regards to drilling a hole, how easy is the process? Is the fairing prone to giving spider web cracks, or is it just a straight-forward, drill on the paint mark and be done with it?
How wide should the hole be, will any sufficiently sized drill bit type do?
I forget the hole size, however R&G sliders come with all the instructions and drill sizes you need.
Easy to do.
Quote from: adidasguy on November 06, 2013, 03:30:06 PM
I forget the hole size, however R&G sliders come with all the instructions and drill sizes you need.
Easy to do.
Awesome, good to know.
I highly recommend the R&G.
Use the hole saw they recommend!
If you don't have one, they (R&G) sell one.
You get a mess if you don't, ask me how I know ;)
In related questions...Does anyone know if R&G sell individual parts for said sliders (pucks, bolts)?
Ive never been keen on making permanent holes in my fairings.