[ST] Installated Frame Slider & Daytona Shifter

["Duncan Donut" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Took a few hours today to install both.  The sliders took about 2 hrs, I 
managed to get the right side on without removing the faring panel but it 
was a bitch.  The right side required removal of the panel, no other way, 
too tight.  In hindsight I shoulda removed the right side as well, 'cause it 
actually took LESS time on the left.  Pennywise, pound foolish. :]

John King from SkyKing Products sent me both a long and short slider for the 
left side for comparison.  I can report that the longer unit is definitely 
the way to go.  both sides protrude about 2 inchs from the bodywork.  
Perfect.  The looks are a subjective issue, but to me they are pretty 
unobtrusive, maybe even a little "racy" looking.  But I will absolutely say 
this;  If I would've had these installed before my 5mph tip over I "would 
NOT" have had any panel damage.  It is obvious when looking at the touched 
up area in relation to the slider.  I hope not to repeat the "test", but I 
have complete confidence if that should occur.  And I will also say that 
looking at the slider in relation to where my leg is, they will definitely 
provide protection there as well.  Remember, they stick out 2" past the 
bodywork.  My leg is actually inside the bodywork's furtherest extension.  I 
would estimate that these units actually provide about 4 to 5 inches of 
space for your foot/ankle in the event of a lowside.  I like that.  I have 
had lowsides that I actually got on top of the bike and rode it like a 
surfboard.  Definitely don't want my leg pinned under 500 lbs of grinding 
plastic and metal.  Bikes can be replaced.

The shifter was a much simpler operation (thanks again "Dirty" one).
A simple 5 minute operation and it's on.  Then another 10 min's of fine 
tuning to get it in just the right position.  I will say this,  if you don't 
have Frankenstein feet, get this mod!  Ohmygawd,  it feels like a totally 
different tranny!  Solid, tight shifts!  What a concept.  After 1yr - 10 
mo's, I guess I just got resigned to the vague and long shifting.  No more,  
this sucker now is just, "click" and it's there dude.  I may get faster yet 
(sorry, Rude, Bird, Tom, Mito, Brian, ect....)

I must say that every time a install a new do-dad I get a renewed intense 
respect for this machine.  Does it really look "that good"?  And does it 
really run "that fast"?  Hot damn, it's like a brand new bike to 
me......once again!!!!




STeve Duncan
"Loco Dawg"
'00 -ST, Black as Nite
Dallas, Tx

"I hate quotations" - anonymous


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