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Re: [ST] Frame Sliders



This is the precise information I wanted.  Thanks!  I don't expect 
miracles.
I'm just looking for a little edge to mitigate a low-side.  If I 
high-side at
any speed at all and walk away, I'll be happy.

John
'02 RS
Chattanooga


> 
> If you low side your bike or have a 0 speed tipover, they will probably
> prevent plastic damage.
> 
> If you high side with them, even at low speed (probably 15mph in my
> case), here's what will happen:
> 
> http://www.erf.net/~brd/photos/bikecrash/Pages/7.html
> 
> Game over, man!  Game over!
> 
> Not only did the frame crack, but you can see so did the head or part of
> the engine case where the engine mount bolt attaches to it.  The slider
> replaces the engine mount bolt, after all.
> 
> Now, the skyking sliders don't seem to do this.  I witnessed Duncan's
> high-side and saw his skyking slider afterward.  It sheared off,
> apparently by design.  


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