Re: [ST] Frame Sliders Question

[Paul Fox <pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 > This maybe a dumb question but I'll ask anyway... If the sliders are 
 > attached to the frame/ motor mount if one where to have a get off or 
 > have the bike fall over onto the slider wounldn't the force of the 
 > impact be transmitted to the frame? If so, then isn't it possible 
 > that instead of just buggering up some body work that one might 

it's a valid concern.


 > instead damage the frame?? I'm just figuring the force of the impact 
 > has to go some where.. I'd rather the body work absorb the impact and 
 > get trashed figure $300-$400.00 for a body panel than bend or tweek 
 > the frame which I'm SURE would cost more than a body panel to get 
 > repaired or replaced...If I'm wrong someone PLEASE let me know :-)

i can guarantee that there are a lot of mishaps where you'll trash
the bodywork _long_ before you damage the frame.

paul
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 paul fox, pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (arlington, ma, where it's 25.2 degrees)
 'oh-oh Sprint RS, '91 VX800, DoD #1462, AMA #545601

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