R&G Frame sliders INSTALLED (finally)

bennice · 07-05-2008

Well, it took me a little while to get the time and nerve to drill holes in my fairings, but I finally did it, and am pleased with the results.

Pardon the dirty bike and garage. I'm trying to muster up enough energy and motivation to clean things up a bit now, but it's doesn't help that it's 95* outside right now.

Thanks to Zedx11 for prodding me along and giving me pointers - as always! And also to both Zed and Ervins for the recommendation!

jbsmd · 07-05-2008

So let us know how they do, when you try them out..

bennice · 07-05-2008

^^^

the idea is to NOT try them out.

Da_Honest_Truth · 07-05-2008

they look sweet ben.... here's to hoping you never have to use them

Connman · 07-05-2008

Looks good.
Possible helpful tip, I'd cut the hole about 1/8th" larger than the slider.
If you do have the unfortunate experience of testing them out, if the slider is tight against the plastic, it'll flex and crack the fairing anyway.

Connman · 07-05-2008

your rim tape looks sharp too!

perryrl · 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by jbsmd

So let us know how they do, when you try them out..

Heaven forbid. Such a lovely bike to even imagine on it's side.

bennice · 07-05-2008

Even picked up a fender eliminator kit. WOO HOO!

I picked one up for the 650R too, but still need to get smaller turn signal stalks for it.

bennice · 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Connman

Looks good.
Possible helpful tip, I'd cut the hole about 1/8th" larger than the slider.
If you do have the unfortunate experience of testing them out, if the slider is tight against the plastic, it'll flex and crack the fairing anyway.

Yeah, I did cut a slightly bigger hole than the instructions called for. I used 1 1/8" hole saw when they called for 28mm (1.1 inches). That was one nerve racking experience that I hope to never have to do again!

bennice · 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Connman

your rim tape looks sharp too!

Thanks!

ervins · 07-05-2008

Looking good! Yes, make the holes larger if you can. Kel did you right by getting you the whole set. Right on. Time for a seat cowl and windshield. Then the black rearsets. Quick we need to spend more money on our bikes...

bennice · 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by ervins

Looking good! Yes, make the holes larger if you can. Kel did you right by getting you the whole set. Right on. Time for a seat cowl and windshield. Then the black rearsets. Quick we need to spend more money on our bikes...

Yes, my wife did a very good thing by getting the whole set, and some sliders for her bike also. The most surprising thing is that she was adamant about me having them, and get them put on. I guess she saw a few too many bikes with rash.

Still looking for the windscreen. Been trying to find one at a local shop so that I can put my hands on it before I buy. I dunno about the cowl though. Been thinking about it, but I'm not 100% sure I want to get one just yet. I definitely would like some rearsets - I think red ones would be hot! Would rather have another 600 first though!

Gonna be time for tires soon though. These stock Q's are showing a fair amount of wear. I'm up around 2500 miles so far, so it won't be long.

zedx11 · 07-06-2008

the double bubble lets you see the gauges much better. now all you have to do is pick the tint/color. I'd have one but at the time one was offered at an unpassable price I had to pass because my hours were cut at the last shop.

zedx11 · 07-06-2008

and it does look good.

Livin for speed · 07-06-2008

Lookin very nice, I like my Green, but I like the Red too. Hmmmmm I wonder if I could talk the wife into a Red one too???? Lets see, Green for those hauling a** days and then Red for those ,,, a well ,,,, ah,, hauling a** days. I'm not sure she'll go for this.

I like what you are doing with this Red one. It's coming along nice.

gameovergt · 07-06-2008

nice.

ervins · 07-06-2008

Not red rearsets...Anodized looks like crap. Black for sure...Winshield is key...I like my PUIG...However, I was thinking of getting a bigger cockpit one. We'll see.

stevend135 · 07-06-2008

Looks good

zedx11 · 07-06-2008

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Originally Posted by ervins

Not red rearsets...Anodized looks like crap. Black for sure...Winshield is key...I like my PUIG...However, I was thinking of getting a bigger cockpit one. We'll see.

if you upgrade, let me know what you are going to do with your current screen.

bennice · 07-06-2008

After checking out what's out there for red rearsets (pictures at least), I have to agree that they're not all that...definitely not what I had in mind.

I'm almost definitely going to pick up a double bubble for the 650R in dark smoke first. I don't think they carry a red mirrored DB screen...not sure where I'm going for that yet. The shape is the most important thing to me right now for the 10R since I don't like where the wind is directed with the stock screen.

After that I may be done for this year. Gonna be looking hard toward the end of the season for that green 600!

07-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
bennice I still bleed green Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 3,372	R&G Frame sliders INSTALLED (finally) Well, it took me a little while to get the time and nerve to drill holes in my fairings, but I finally did it, and am pleased with the results. Pardon the dirty bike and garage. I'm trying to muster up enough energy and motivation to clean things up a bit now, but it's doesn't help that it's 95* outside right now. Thanks to Zedx11 for prodding me along and giving me pointers - as always! And also to both Zed and Ervins for the recommendation! __________________ 2007 ZX10R - mine 2007 650R - hers 2003 ZX6RR - gone for now 2006 250R - gone 1999 ZX6R - gone

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jbsmd nu2kawi Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 1,572	So let us know how they do, when you try them out.. __________________ 07, Z1000 01, XVS1100LC 81, CB750SS 81, CB750K

07-05-2008	#3 (permalink)
bennice I still bleed green Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 3,372	^^^ the idea is to NOT try them out. __________________ 2007 ZX10R - mine 2007 650R - hers 2003 ZX6RR - gone for now 2006 250R - gone 1999 ZX6R - gone

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Da_Honest_Truth Finally got my Ninja!! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 406	they look sweet ben.... here's to hoping you never have to use them __________________ Chelle B. 2004 Ninja 250 ... Blasting right by you with a smile on my face

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Connman 03 ZX-12R BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 464	Looks good. Possible helpful tip, I'd cut the hole about 1/8th" larger than the slider. If you do have the unfortunate experience of testing them out, if the slider is tight against the plastic, it'll flex and crack the fairing anyway. __________________ Any 12 people who can't get themselves out of jury duty are not my peers.

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Connman 03 ZX-12R BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 464	your rim tape looks sharp too! __________________ Any 12 people who can't get themselves out of jury duty are not my peers.

07-05-2008	#8 (permalink)
bennice I still bleed green Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 3,372	Even picked up a fender eliminator kit. WOO HOO! I picked one up for the 650R too, but still need to get smaller turn signal stalks for it. __________________ 2007 ZX10R - mine 2007 650R - hers 2003 ZX6RR - gone for now 2006 250R - gone 1999 ZX6R - gone

07-05-2008	#11 (permalink)
ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,652	Looking good! Yes, make the holes larger if you can. Kel did you right by getting you the whole set. Right on. Time for a seat cowl and windshield. Then the black rearsets. Quick we need to spend more money on our bikes... __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png

07-06-2008	#13 (permalink)
zedx11 yellow doesn't corner wel Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KC, KS Posts: 21,335	the double bubble lets you see the gauges much better. now all you have to do is pick the tint/color. I'd have one but at the time one was offered at an unpassable price I had to pass because my hours were cut at the last shop. __________________ Darrell Ignorance is a disease my friend. You should rid yourself of it.

07-06-2008	#14 (permalink)
zedx11 yellow doesn't corner wel Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KC, KS Posts: 21,335	and it does look good. __________________ Darrell Ignorance is a disease my friend. You should rid yourself of it.

07-06-2008	#15 (permalink)
Livin for speed There is no, Too Fast BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: L.A., CA Posts: 130	Lookin very nice, I like my Green, but I like the Red too. Hmmmmm I wonder if I could talk the wife into a Red one too???? Lets see, Green for those hauling a days and then Red for those ,,, a well ,,,, ah,, hauling a days. I'm not sure she'll go for this. I like what you are doing with this Red one. It's coming along nice. __________________ Life is one big ride, Enjoy the sights

07-06-2008	#16 (permalink)
gameovergt $HOTR@CING BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: City of Evil Posts: 324	nice. __________________ 07 ZX6R(Lime)Yoshi RS-5, Puig Green Windscreen, ProGrips, T-REX sliders/spools,Fender Eliminator

07-06-2008	#17 (permalink)
ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,652	Not red rearsets...Anodized looks like crap. Black for sure...Winshield is key...I like my PUIG...However, I was thinking of getting a bigger cockpit one. We'll see. __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png

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stevend135 Can't find time to ride BTK Expert Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richland Center Wi Posts: 612	Looks good __________________ 2000 Kawasaki Ke100 (seized engine) 1994 Suzuki Katana 750(sold) 2002 suzuki sv650 naked

07-06-2008	#20 (permalink)
bennice I still bleed green Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 3,372	After checking out what's out there for red rearsets (pictures at least), I have to agree that they're not all that...definitely not what I had in mind. I'm almost definitely going to pick up a double bubble for the 650R in dark smoke first. I don't think they carry a red mirrored DB screen...not sure where I'm going for that yet. The shape is the most important thing to me right now for the 10R since I don't like where the wind is directed with the stock screen. After that I may be done for this year. Gonna be looking hard toward the end of the season for that green 600! __________________ 2007 ZX10R - mine 2007 650R - hers 2003 ZX6RR - gone for now 2006 250R - gone 1999 ZX6R - gone

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