JakeWright Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hi I'm looking into getting some crash protectors for my VFR, I know no matter what I do I'm not going to stop damage occurring if I have a high/low side at speed so its more of if the bike gets knocked over whilst parked or I drop it whilst pushing it. So when I get paid next Friday I'm getting some R&G fork protectors and R&G swingarm protectors. Now I have a few questions about protecting the tail, fairings and bars/levers. 1. I want something that will protect the fairings, I don't really want to go the R&G crash bobbins route because it involves cutting holes unless there is somewhere else I can mount them. What other options do I have which doesn't involve drilling or cutting? 2. I came across some MotoGP style bar ends which also protect the brake and clutch levers, are they worth getting? These things: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Moto-GP-Lever-Guard-Protectors-Front-Brake-Clutch-Set-Pair-Black-/131053720404?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item1e83691354 With the above link I could probably make my own at a fraction of the cost and would be stronger as the above are aluminium and plastic. 3. Is there anything I can do to protect the tail? It seems no-one makes protectors for the tail or is it I'm looking in the wrong place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gll429 Posted January 31, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 31, 2015 Oggy Knob frame sliders !!! http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/75005-do-oggy-knob-frame-sliders-workyes-they-do/ i would add a spacer to make the knob another inch longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeWright Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Oggy Knob frame sliders !!! http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/75005-do-oggy-knob-frame-sliders-workyes-they-do/ i would add a spacer to make the knob another inch longer. Thank you I'll have a better read into these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WERA910 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yoyodyne is selling the "Euro Racing" kit for the 6th gen for only $69... I believe in frame mounted sliders after a multitude of crashes... I really like the design (aluminum base with a threaded mushroom head slider. I ended up installing them on my fifth gen with a couple of 25mm spacers and one new bolt... I think they're good quality and an excellent bargain. http://www.yoyodyneti.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=E80143 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigger4343 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Im not sure who makes these but they were on my bike when I got it. They stick out far enough that I believe they would do what you are looking for. When I first got the bike, I hated them because I was always bumping my leg on them but it didnt take log to get accustomed to them being there and now they dont bother me at all. Here is a couple of pictures I had on the computer. One from another project and one of my gal trying out the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeWright Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks guys, is there a safe place to mount sliders to the rear end, mainly to protect the rear plastics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmanbatman Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I fitted the R& G ones and drilled the fairings, to be honest once they are fitted i as always gonna leave them on anyway and they will definitely stop damage, some of the cheap ones i heard horror stores about like bent frames and crushed radiators Good luck with your choice anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfrmike06 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I also went the R&G route - worth it, IMHO. Used a rotary tool to cut the plastics and as long as you go slowly and check your work along the way, it can be a really clean install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Saddlebags make the best tail protectors, bar none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 26, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 26, 2015 Saddlebags make the best tail protectors, bar none. We both know that well .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mk3dub Posted February 28, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 28, 2015 Im not sure who makes these but they were on my bike when I got it. They stick out far enough that I believe they would do what you are looking for. When I first got the bike, I hated them because I was always bumping my leg on them but it didnt take log to get accustomed to them being there and now they dont bother me at all. Here is a couple of pictures I had on the computer. One from another project and one of my gal trying out the seat. I have the same set on the bike I bought back in the fall. The PO had a very minor low speed low side and the slider did a pretty good job. There were some scuffs on the plastic, but no cracks. All said, they worked well. I added a set of R&G sliders as an extra piece of mind and for better protection higher and more forward. I'm not sure who makes the lower sliders you (and I) have, but I suspect these are them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frame-Slider-m8-G-for-Honda-CBR-600RR-900RR-954RR-F4-F4i-NSR-VFR-400-250-750-/311199821878?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&var=&hash=item4874f47036&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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