slider install

[sodapop]

Well I installed the front fork, bar end, and rear spindle sliders from R&G on my Sprint today. Looks great. Top quality stuff and easy install. I am now trying to install the Skyking frame sliders. Had to take a break. What a pain! Removed the fairing plasteeks and removed that T55 Torx bolt and nut on both sides with no problem. Had to then install the Skykings. I'm having difficulty trying to tighten the nut from the other end while holding the frame slider in position. Pain! Plus, since it's an L - bracket, the instructions don't say how and which way they should face. I have to hold the side fairing panels in place to check the clearance of each slider, and how the bracket should face. Pain! Can't install the side panels because I have to first torque the nuts for the slider bolts down. If the sliders aren't positioned right then I'd have to start over again removing the side panels. Did I mention it's a pain? Now I wish I had just got the R&G sliders to begin with. Well...I guess I better get out there.

[keo1050]

It must be a pain. I decided to have my Skykings installed by my capable dealer just in case something were to happen to a fairing during my frustration. One hour and $75.00 later sliders installed and looking good. Left side fairing got cracked during install and was replaced by dealer. Man was that $75 well spent!!!