I want to install frame sliders: Difference between revisions

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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 ~~one~~ 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:

[[Image:frame slider.jpg|180px]]

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'''What frame sliders are not.'''

Some people have the misconception that they're designed to protect fairings. Often, quite the opposite is true. If attached incorrectly, the frame slider mount can shift, causing cracks in the fairing. The racers, who originally started using frame sliders are least concerned with appearance of their machines. Compared to custom-made hard parts that they use plastics are cheap.

Some people have the misconception that they're designed to protect fairings. Often, quite the opposite is true. If attached incorrectly, the frame slider's mount can shift, causing cracks in the fairing. The racers, who originally started using frame sliders are least concerned with appearance of their machines. Compared to custom-made hard parts that they use plastics are cheap.

'''So, does the EX250 need frame sliders?'''

NO, it does not. First, the EX250's frame is protected by plastic fairings. No part of the frame is exposed, and the engine does not protrude, so there is nothing to protect! Second, there are no good places to mount frame sliders. ~~You'd have to bolt it to~~ the coil bracket (durability questionable) ~~and~~ drill a big ugly hole through the fairing (the very thing you think you're trying to protect).

NO, it does not. Why? First, the EX250's frame is protected by plastic fairings. No part of the frame is exposed, and the engine does not protrude, so there is nothing to protect! Second, there are no good places to mount frame sliders. The only place that has been found so far is the coil bracket (durability questionable). You'd have to drill a big ugly hole through the fairing (the very thing you think you're trying to protect).

'''They look cool, and I still want them!'''

Some Polynesian tribesmen believe that beautiful bird feathers can also make a man look beautiful~~, so they~~ pierce their ~~noses~~ and ~~stick~~ the colorful feathers ~~into the holes~~... Well, I've digressed here. If you really want frame sliders on the EX250, they CAN Be installed.

Some Polynesian tribesmen believe that beautiful bird feathers can also make a man look beautiful. The men pierce their faces and wear the colorful feathers like jewelry... Well, I've digressed here. :) If you really want frame sliders on the EX250, they CAN Be installed.

Jim Race did some thinking and sketching. Here is his design:

http://jimrace.com/images/moto/EX250/sliders/design_dox.html

~~A person~~ posting under the ~~name of~~ Mibgebert has actually implemented this design. Here are the details:

Someone posting under the nom de plume "Mibgebert" has actually implemented this design. Here are the details:

[[Image:Mibgebert_damper_slider.jpg]]

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-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 one 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:
 [[Image:frame slider.jpg|180px]]
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 '''What frame sliders are not.'''
-Some people have the misconception that they're designed to protect fairings.  Often, quite the opposite is true.  If attached incorrectly, the frame slider mount can shift, causing cracks in the fairing.  The racers, who originally started using frame sliders are least concerned with appearance of their machines.  Compared to custom-made hard parts that they use plastics are cheap.
+Some people have the misconception that they're designed to protect fairings.  Often, quite the opposite is true.  If attached incorrectly, the frame slider's mount can shift, causing cracks in the fairing.  The racers, who originally started using frame sliders are least concerned with appearance of their machines.  Compared to custom-made hard parts that they use plastics are cheap.
 '''So, does the EX250 need frame sliders?'''
-NO, it does not.  First, the EX250's frame is protected by plastic fairings.  No part of the frame is exposed, and the engine does not protrude, so there is nothing to protect!  Second, there are no good places to mount frame sliders.  You'd have to bolt it to the coil bracket (durability questionable) and drill a big ugly hole through the fairing (the very thing you think you're trying to protect).
+NO, it does not.  Why?  First, the EX250's frame is protected by plastic fairings.  No part of the frame is exposed, and the engine does not protrude, so there is nothing to protect!  Second, there are no good places to mount frame sliders.  The only place that has been found so far is the coil bracket (durability questionable).  You'd have to drill a big ugly hole through the fairing (the very thing you think you're trying to protect).
 '''They look cool, and I still want them!'''
-Some Polynesian tribesmen believe that beautiful bird feathers can also make a man look beautiful, so they pierce their noses and stick the colorful feathers into the holes...  Well, I've digressed here.  If you really want frame sliders on the EX250, they CAN Be installed.
+Some Polynesian tribesmen believe that beautiful bird feathers can also make a man look beautiful.  The men pierce their faces and wear the colorful feathers like jewelry...  Well, I've digressed here.  :)  If you really want frame sliders on the EX250, they CAN Be installed.
 Jim Race did some thinking and sketching.  Here is his design:
 http://jimrace.com/images/moto/EX250/sliders/design_dox.html
-A person posting under the name of Mibgebert has actually implemented this design.  Here are the details:
+Someone posting under the nom de plume "Mibgebert" has actually implemented this design.  Here are the details:
 [[Image:Mibgebert_damper_slider.jpg]]