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'''What frame sliders are.''' | '''What frame sliders are.''' | ||
The original design concept was to protect the really expensive bits: the engine casings and exposed parts of the frame. Here is a photo of a frame slider and a few examples of them installed where they are actually needed: | The original design concept was to protect the really expensive bits: the engine casings and exposed parts of the frame. Here is a photo of a frame slider and a few examples of them installed where they are actually needed: | ||
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'''I want sliders to protect the plastic bodywork.''' | '''I want sliders to protect the plastic bodywork.''' | ||
If you are a new rider, then your best bet would be simply removing the upper fairing while you're learning to ride. Put them back on in a few months, when you get over the most common mistakes and will be less likely to drop the motorcycle. | If you are a new rider, then your best bet would be simply removing the upper fairing while you're learning to ride. Put them back on in a few months, when you get over the most common mistakes and will be less likely to drop the motorcycle. | ||
Here is a photo of BrianM's wife on a fairing-less EX250: | Here is a photo of BrianM's wife on a fairing-less EX250: | ||