2011 gixxer600 frame slider option/where to buy in GTA?

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I just got my 2011 gsxr600 and planning to invest a pair of good quality frame slider to protect the like new fairing. I researched a few days and still not sure which way to go cut vs no cut and make as there are different stories from both sides. But i'm able to narrow down my list to:

cut:
motovation
yoshimura
woodcraft
shogun

no cut:
motovation
shogun

Would you mind share your experiences and opinions for which one is better and where to buy from? I know they're available on ebay but not sure if any place local in GTA has stock with comparable price to ebay?
 
deham said:
I just got my 2011 gsxr600 and planning to invest a pair of good quality frame slider to protect the like new fairing. I researched a few days and still not sure which way to go cut vs no cut and make as there are different stories from both sides. But i'm able to narrow down my list to:

cut:
motovation
yoshimura
woodcraft
shogun

no cut:
motovation
shogun

Would you mind share your experiences and opinions for which one is better and where to buy from? I know they're available on ebay but not sure if any place local in GTA has stock with comparable price to ebay?
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There are two types of sliders, real frame sliders that protect your frame (but sacrifice your bodywork) and "frame sliders" that are really bodywork protectors that can damage your frame in a bad crash (not just dropping your bike) but if you just drop your bike there won't even be a scratch on the bodywork.

I sent a message to my contact at Team Skeen Racing, as they usually have "extended" frame sliders/bodywork protectors, I'll let you know their reply.

The best protection: http://www.lockhartphillipsusa.com/Racing-905-Race-Rail-Black-Suzuki-GSXR600-750-06-11.html
 
The majority would agree that "cut" frame sliders are better for protecting the frame in the event of a crash. That being said, I have Spiegler LSL no-cut frame sliders on my 06 750 and unfortunately, I've had to test them first hand. I watched my bike slide and had it not hit the curb, I'm certain that most of the fairings that were damaged would have survived.
 
I have the shogun NO cut sliders on my 13 gsxr 600

have not tested them so cant say if they work they look well made and were pretty easy to install

I got them on amazon.com half what they cost in Canada
 
I have the cut yoshis on mine. There's a reason they're meant to be cut. No cuts position the slider not where it is meant to take an impact. When done properly they look fine
 
johnscruiser said:
There are two types of sliders, real frame sliders that protect your frame (but sacrifice your bodywork) and "frame sliders" that are really bodywork protectors that can damage your frame in a bad crash (not just dropping your bike) but if you just drop your bike there won't even be a scratch on the bodywork.

I sent a message to my contact at Team Skeen Racing, as they usually have "extended" frame sliders/bodywork protectors, I'll let you know their reply.

The best protection: http://www.lockhartphillipsusa.com/Racing-905-Race-Rail-Black-Suzuki-GSXR600-750-06-11.html
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What about the dildo sticking out the side of your bike?
 
johnscruiser said:
There are two types of sliders, real frame sliders that protect your frame (but sacrifice your bodywork) and "frame sliders" that are really bodywork protectors that can damage your frame in a bad crash (not just dropping your bike) but if you just drop your bike there won't even be a scratch on the bodywork.

I sent a message to my contact at Team Skeen Racing, as they usually have "extended" frame sliders/bodywork protectors, I'll let you know their reply.
The best protection: http://www.lockhartphillipsusa.com/Racing-905-Race-Rail-Black-Suzuki-GSXR600-750-06-11.html
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Thanks all for the input! I think I'm narrow down to Woodcraft cut in or racing rails. As I'm a street rider for pleasure and so far no plan hit track so I'm fine with 905 or extreem rails. But I read that they can be pain for oil change or any work needs move fairing as they get in the way.

johnscruiser, do you know is 905 needs cut in installation? I find a photo for Extreem installed on a bike same year as mine but couldn't find anything for 905. Any place in Canada resell them?
 
deham said:
Thanks all for the input! I think I'm narrow down to Woodcraft cut in or racing rails. As I'm a street rider for pleasure and so far no plan hit track so I'm fine with 905 or extreem rails. But I read that they can be pain for oil change or any work needs move fairing as they get in the way.

johnscruiser, do you know is 905 needs cut in installation? I find a photo for Extreem installed on a bike same year as mine but couldn't find anything for 905. Any place in Canada resell them?
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Never seen em on a gixxer so I dunno. Give em a call and ask. Google Voice is still workin for free calls to the USA. They could probably tell you if they have any resellers up here too :)
 
I just bought no cut Vortex frame sliders for my 2011 GSXR 600 from GP Bikes. No complaints and they fit pretty good.
 
Mina said:
Vortex pucks are softer than butter. ;)
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Worst sliders puck material I have ever seen used before, I have ones that slid for a few feet and wore all the way down to the metal hardware that holds them on..And they also deform shape....Bottom line worst sliders I have ever seen, I have gotten better stuff straight out of China for $10
 
deham said:
Thanks all for the input! I think I'm narrow down to Woodcraft cut in or racing rails. As I'm a street rider for pleasure and so far no plan hit track so I'm fine with 905 or extreem rails. But I read that they can be pain for oil change or any work needs move fairing as they get in the way.

johnscruiser, do you know is 905 needs cut in installation? I find a photo for Extreem installed on a bike same year as mine but couldn't find anything for 905. Any place in Canada resell them?
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On your bike your engine mounts are not exposed, they are hidden behind the fairings. Therefore you will have to cut a hole to mount either a slider or a crash cage.....Anything that is no cut will use a bracket to move the slider to a location that is not covered by plastic. In my experience these brackets either bend, break or rotate in a crash allowing the same or worse damage to happen if you didnt even have them.

I just experienced this at the end of last season with my friends track bike, he was running no cuts that came with the bike when he bought it....He lowsided at the track and the bracket just rotated in the crash pushing itself into the race fairings causing even more damage to the fairings then the rash......They were completely useless in his case, and caused more damage then good

Personally I am woodcraft or go home, they have saved my bike many times and have the best slider puck design IMO. The solid slider puck with no center hole offers the most slider surface area. Do the math it has more then double the surface area of a slider with through hole for mounting. I only use them for my own bikes personally and always suggest them to customers
 
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For me it is more if the bike was to fall over. If it were to go sliding or cartwheeling down the HWY the bike would be replaced as it is the woman that rides it.
 
Seems like your more interested in a fairing slider, not a frame slider.....Although I have never seen a set marketed to protect your bike from tip overs and fairing damage specifically. Bubble wrap maybe?

Either way it doesnt make sense to me to buy a crappy set that costs the same money as good ones because I only care about tip overs.....Spend the same money on a good set like Woodcraft and you will get good protection from both tip overs and real crashes
 
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Roomie said:
I have the cut yoshis on mine. There's a reason they're meant to be cut. No cuts position the slider not where it is meant to take an impact. When done properly they look fine
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same here, I have the yoshi cut sliders on my '13 gsxr 600...nerve racking to install...but have a few beers and then do it :-D
 
Slick_Steveo said:
same here, I have the yoshi cut sliders on my '13 gsxr 600...nerve racking to install...but have a few beers and then do it :-D
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Would that make you tipsy & cut the wrong hole?
 
RockerGuy said:
Would that make you tipsy & cut the wrong hole?
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gets the courage up....just kidding....the first one I drilled, I was a little nervous. But the yoshi kit comes with templates, so there's not much guessing involved.

Btw ..OP... I bought mine at Snow City Cycle
 
JohnnyP636 said:
Seems like your more interested in a fairing slider, not a frame slider.....Although I have never seen a set marketed to protect your bike from tip overs and fairing damage specifically. Bubble wrap maybe?

Either way it doesnt make sense to me to buy a crappy set that costs the same money as good ones because I only care about tip overs.....Spend the same money on a good set like Woodcraft and you will get good protection from both tip overs and real crashes
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Thanks you all for the sharing! JohnnyP636 is right. I just ride for pleasure with friends on the road and no plan for track or racing or stunt. I just wanted something really works to protect the shining also expensive fairing in low speed drop in case I drop the bike on my driveway or lowside on the country road. I think I'm very much sold on Woodcraft as I hear nothing but great when I'm doing research online but I'm still open to suggestions from your experience.
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