Fork & swingarm sliders for 696

[ManOrAstro-Man?]

OK, I looked through older posts on sliders and there were some mentions of fork and swingarm sliders, but I didn't see discussions on which brand and the size (protrusion from frame) of the sliders.

I'm looking for some now for the 696. I like the way the Rizomas look, but they look kind of small (http://www.motostrano.com/ridumo696axp.html). Same goes for the Motovation fork sliders (http://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/Scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=167).

The swingarm sliders from Rizomas look similar to their fork sliders, but the Motovation swingarm sliders (http://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/Scripts/prodView.asp?idProduct=269) look like they're almost double the length of the Rizomas.

I'm just wondering if the size of the Rizomas are enough or should I go with the Motovations.


Same goes for the Speedymoto and Motovation frame sliders. I read in another thread that the Speedymoto is 3" long and the Motovation is 3.5" long. I'm measured the distance 3" out from my frame and it looks like 3" will protect the exhaust pipe on the right side, but thinking maybe 3.5" is better.  I don't want to sound like I want 10" sticking out from each side of my bike, but just looking for other people's opinion on what kind of swingarm and fork sliders they're using.

[Spencer]

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I have the Motovation fork, frame, swingarm sliders/spools, and prefer the look, mounting and function over the others.  I do have the Rizoma bar end/sliders.

The Rizoma frame slider looks intersting but I don't like how it braces on the frame, at best it will mar the frame, at worst it may dent the frame in a drop.

[causeofkaos]

+1 on the motovation sliders for all 3

[zLoki]

+1 on the motivation sliders.

Have all three and during a recent crash the frame sliders saved me thousands - cost me to $80 to replace one that was shaved down about 1/4 inch.  The fork ones did not do much and I question their value as the handlebars will probably hit first.  But the cost is minimal to not do it, just in case

[ManOrAstro-Man?]

That was my exact concern - whether or not the fork sliders really do anything. I'll pick up the Motovation set anyway. Thanks.

[chisel]

I use T-Rex Racing sliders. They've worked very well for me so far.

http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=50&catid=81&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D81

[DarkStaR]

In most cases fork sliders do nothing.  I don't use them either.

But, if you take a look on ebay every so often, you'll see some that will have the fork bottoms scraped up.

[1313]

I have Speedymoto sliders (frame, fork, rear) on my bike. I'll get the exact measurements in the morning on the frame slider. You also have to account for the length of the bolt because it sticks out. Not sure if the 3" length you read includes that. Even I don't know.. The bike is covered up and I'm ready to go to work tonight.

[1313]

Here are some quick Speedymoto measurements..

Swingarm sliders extend out approx ~1.5"
Fork sliders extend out approx ~1.25"
Frame sliders extend out approx ~3.5" from the frame. The extra 0.5" extension is from the engine bolt/stud that the slider attaches to.

[Holden]

I had to replace fork & swingarm pucks after my low-speed knockdown (SpeedyMoto). There was still a scuff on the end of the stock exhaust about the size of a pinky fingernail that buffed out with a dremel... but the stock exhaust is too big anyway.

[mstevens]

For those of you with the Motovation swingarm sliders, how do they work as spools for a rear stand?

[ManOrAstro-Man?]

Thanks a lot for the measurements 1313.

Hey Holden,
No scuffs on your forks with the SpeedyMoto fork sliders?

[Holden]

Hey Holden,
No scuffs on your forks with the SpeedyMoto fork sliders?

None at all.

Front slider got jacked up a lot more than the rear which just had a pinky nail-sized chunk taken out of it. Stock exhaust can also had an extremely small scuff all the way at the edge of the endplate (which buffed out with a dremel), but the stock exhaust is very protrusive to begin with.

The big frame slider took a licking and saved the bike! I cringe every time I see a motorcycle without em.

[Spencer]

For those of you with the Motovation swingarm sliders, how do they work as spools for a rear stand?

Perfectly 

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[mstevens]

Perfectly 

Looks as if I'm going to do me some shopping.