Trade: Lunch for help with slider install.

[mopedmaniac]

If there is anyone out there with some time off this weekend, I could use some help installing frame sliders on my 06 600RR. I am good with tools but when I took the fairings off this evening to change my oil I became a little too confused as to the application of the sliders, plus you have to cut holes in the fairing. I have all the necessary tools, all I need is a little guidance as this is my first bike and I don't want to screw it up.

I'd prefer to do it at my house (eugene) to make it easier with having everything we need here, including a garage if it's raining, but would travel if needed.

I would insist on showing my appreciation with lunch, a six pack, or whatever.

Thanks,

L


Please reply here.
lroley@gmail.com

[Monkey Nutts]

Just make sure that you are certain about cutting holes in the fairings prior to doing so. There are a lot of options out there that do not require cutting the fairings..... Either way works just fine and is better than nothing so you really can't go wrong.

[Summer4ever]

I am also of the opinion that its better to get frame sliders that are made so you don't have to cut the fairing (especially on a bike that new!). It took me a bit to find some for the 675, but it was worth the wait... then again.. I am a chicken when it comes to cutting holes in things:wow8:, especially my baby! The fairing still had to be removed for installation, but no cutting. I hope things go well for you if you decide to cut. :)

[mopedmaniac]

Thanks for the help. Where did you find them for your 675? There doesn't seem to be much variety around here.

L

[Klaksta]

Make sure before anything else that the sliders you get are going ot hold up in a crash, not all of them are created the same. My friend Brad had a pair of no cuts on his 05 zzr600 they seemed pretty decent but some kid lowsided hid bike at low speed an his right slider broke clean off. High grade bolts are a big plus if a company cares enough about their product to put top notch equipment in with it then they usually make a good product. FWIW my ride has shoguns on it but I also have a half faired ride so no cutting is needed no matter what

[TAT2D]

Hey Liam.
If you want to do the ones that require cutting I'd be glad to help. I work on high end custom stuff all the time-so no jitters about cutting holes in things, done it a million times, on everything you can imagine. Let me know, I'd be glad to lend a hand. Sounds like you'd rather have the ones that don't require holes to be cut, so look around a little more if you want first. If you decide to cut the holes, feel free to give me a holler.


Oh yeah, how'd the dealer treat you on the headlight issue? Hope they did the right thing.

Later,
Bobby

[mopedmaniac]

Thanks Bobby, I probably will hit you up for that. Looking into the no cut versions didn't lead anywhere, all the reviews said the brackets can easily break in a crash. I looked today for some rubber grommets to clean up the area around the slider with no luck, any ideas?

Liam

[TAT2D]

Hmmm.... I have to start buying some tools and supplies for the upcoming work on my bike Tuesday. I can check around while I'm out shopping and see what I can come up with. We'll just have to make sure the holes look good enough that you wont need trim, just in case I dont find anything:thumbup: I'll PM you my number.

B

[smitty]

To make the hole. Use your bolt that will hold the slider and turn it out so that it will touch the fairing. Put some play-dough on the end so that it holds to the fairing. Put fairing on. Now drill a small pilot hole through the play-dough from inside to out. Put packing tape over the area where the hole is going to be on the outside(helps to keep a good profile on the hole). Put the fairing on a piece of flat wood then use a 2 inch hole saw to drill the slider hole. Do it slow and steady and it should come out great. Then if you want you can go to Staples and get a plastic thingy that computer desks have to route cables through to clean up the hole. Hope this will help and isn't to late.


-smitty

[TAT2D]

Thanks Smitty!
That's an excellent description. Makes me think we ought to take photos so that anyone else that goes to do this can check them out. I knew the bolt was gonna be key to getting the hole in the right spot:thumbup: Didn't think about the play dough. Great Idea!

Thanks,
B

[Jane Honda]

the one hundered and oneth use for playdoh. ha ha! :laughing:

[mopedmaniac]

thanks smitty. good call on the comp store for the trim.


L

[smitty]

Yeah, pictures are always great. I can't take the credit for it though, I had read it on another forum. Anyways, I'm looking for sliders (also looking for some bar risers that don't cost an arm and a leg) myself but can't find any. They just don't make aftermarket parts for the old girl or they do but don't want you to know about them.:idunno: (http://www.eugenesportbike.com/forum/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=25#) I hope that everything works out for you.



-smitty

[TAT2D]

I feel ya on the parts. The fizzer is getting to be the same way. Kinda odd considering they were pretty much the unchanged for 10 years:wtf:

Anyway, Thanks. And WELCOME TO THE BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!:yes:

B

[FJMam]

My :2cents:


I know we have at least 1 good fabricator on this forum that might be able to come up with some parts that are hard to find.

and...You'd be amazed at the choices of fasteners, grommets, washers, whatzits and thingies Jerry's has. I've found metrics and grommets for the '91 there. In bulk and cheap. (in my opinion any way).

Good Luck!

Take Bobby up on his offer!

[TAT2D]

COOL!!!!! I was just trying to find a whatzit..........Looked everywhere and couldn't find one:lol: I'm pretty sure I'll need a couple of thingies for the bike during the makeover too.:smilewink

JK Keshtie........Probably shouldn't smart off to a lady who rides a bike twice the size of mine:bow:

Later,
B

[FJMam]

Yeah,

Some times SIZE matters!! :yes: