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Thread: Frame sliders?
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Old 04-09-2008   #5 (permalink)
Ken M1
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Also be cautious of frame sliders for the Streety that do not use a bracket for the right side. I'm 5'10 and my knee covers (barely) that right side rear engine mounting bolt that they love to use. If you are 5'10" or more (like me) than you will want a slider that uses a bracket (usually between the two engine mounting bolts) that locates the slider forward a bit (especially the right side which mount is further back than the left). Also be wary of sliders that use a single point bracket (usually an aluminum bar)...This will bend and hit your motor (if the extreme leverage pressure on the single bolt doesn't snap it first). Also keep in mind that the longer the bolt used...the easier it is to snap. Just look at slider and ask yourself.."if my 400 lb bike slams against the ground, will this set-up not bend or create enough leverage pressure to snap the mounting bolt(s)?". Keep that in mind when shopping

Last edited by Ken M1 : 04-09-2008 at 11:26 PM.
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