SEBSPEED Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I made one of these for one of my project bikes and it turned out so well, I thought I might offer them here to other VFR folks. By installing this part, you combine an aesthetic wheel plug which nicely dresses up the wheel face, with a Delrin slider on the hub side which serves to protect the expensive and sometimes difficult to replace hub nut and hub. Earlier today I made a second set for my VTEC using black Delrin and aluminum, for the sake of taking pictures and possibly gaining interest in a production run. Production parts would likely see the wheel plug become flush or almost flush with the wheel surface, and available bare or with a clear, silver, or black VFR logo decal. Hub sliders would be available in black or white, or special order blue. I'm wondering just how many folks here would be interested in a product like this?? Price would likely be in the $130-160 range. Here are some photos, please excuse the state of my horribly neglected VFR! I am also working on fork sliders of similar design and coloring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 15, 2015 I guess a bearing inside the slider ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 I guess a bearing inside the slider ? No, the plug and slider are connected, and both spin with the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted February 16, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'd be interested. Definitely with the VFR logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 I'm getting quotes on having the parts cnc cut. Should have solid numbers this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I want one, saw it earlier. ....I'll be watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Deleted fork slider pic, I'll start a new thread for those later this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Bump... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted February 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2015 Interested in the fork and hub sliders Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zoomzoom Posted February 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hey Seb, just a question in aesthetics. Could the slider be made large enough in diameter that an outer flange could be added to the piece?? Thus when the slider is installed the flange would contact the hub and cover the large nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hey Seb, just a question in aesthetics. Could the slider be made large enough in diameter that an outer flange could be added to the piece?? Thus when the slider is installed the flange would contact the hub and cover the large nut. That could possibly be done. Unfortunately, the material I have isn't large enough for me to try this, and I'm out of prototyping funds. I'm using the rest of the material I have to work up a couple sets of fork sliders, and then I need to sell some in order to put any money back in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted February 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2015 I never crash on the left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I never crash on the left... Me either. I normally just get the bike tumbling and screw up the front, back, and both side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 I never crash on the left... Me either. I normally just get the bike tumbling and screw up the front, back, and both side. So you guys might be more interested in fork sliders then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted February 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 17, 2015 Riding lessons, maybe? Speaking for myself of course! LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I bought Radar's frame sliders, drilled holes in the fairings to install them, then stood back and said WTF? Those big old Corbin Beetle Bags are going to slide across the pavement before anything else touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Well, in that case, you definitely want the fork sliders. The cases will lever the rear up and push the front into the ground harder. Maybe I should change the title to the "lack of interest" thread. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JMS Posted February 18, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2015 Definitely interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 18, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2015 I never crash on the left... Me either. I normally just get the bike tumbling and screw up the front, back, and both side. So you guys might be more interested in fork sliders then? One at a time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'll ask At the VFR forum here in Spain. If I manage to get a job I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVinOZ Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I tried making my own, yours are much better! I'm interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artpongs Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Interested in fork and hub sliders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NVR2L8 Posted February 26, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 26, 2015 Also interested... Let us know when you nail down the prices and if you'll be offering a combo front/rear price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thanks, I hope to have some numbers soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted February 27, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 27, 2015 Definitely interested m8, price & postage may be an issue though. I'm not a huge fan of frame sliders as I believe they can increase the amount of damage on all but virtually stationary crashes. So what's the benefit of rear hub & forksliders - do those parts get scratched/deformed if the bike goes down? I was looking to buy the Thurn Motorsports rear wheel insert, but that has no protection role, just aesthetic but happy to support a fellow VFRD'r, just need to understand why we need sliders in those positions. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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