Member Contributer VcFR Posted December 28, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 28, 2015 What are your opinions on the frame sliders available for the 8th gen? Have you installed them? I hope not, but have you had to use them? Please share any info you may have. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdouble Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Not sure that helps but I bought the ebay costly frame sliders. Wil install them later this week. They look sturdy and well made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted December 28, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 28, 2015 Not sure that helps but I bought the ebay costly frame sliders. Wil install them later this week. They look sturdy and well made. Which ones are those?I've only seen R&G ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdouble Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 From T-REX, seems to be a US company. At least they shipped from the US. http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Rex-2014-2015-On-Honda-VFR-800-Interceptor-No-Cut-Frame-Sliders-/231297486803?hash=item35da678fd3:g:jGkAAOSwxCxT3A8l&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 They are indeed, in Texas. As it happens I also ordered these a few days ago but they've not arrived yet, not surprisingly. More expensive than R&Gs but no 28mm holes needed in the side fairings either. http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=562 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrypz Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I have the T Rex installed. Hope to never test them, but they look like a quality good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VcFR Posted December 29, 2015 Author Member Contributer Share Posted December 29, 2015 I have the T Rex installed. Hope to never test them, but they look like a quality good.Do they affect how the fairings fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Fz6wja Posted December 29, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 29, 2015 I too have the T-Rex installed. (Pricey) Definitely sturdy I hope I never have to test them. Fit and finish was spot on. A few picks; you don't have to strip the bike this naked to install I was installing my center stand (Amazing how much I had to dismantle the bike for 1 bolt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I have the R&G frame slider..you have to cut the fairing making a 20 mm hole i have also mounted the front ale slider by R&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted December 29, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 29, 2015 Nice one Fz6wja, that's just what I needed to know, I've now got some headed over the pond to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRicer Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 the frame on the 6 gen has a slightly different bolt pattern i take it? thus the t-rex wouldn't fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 They make cut and no-cut sliders for 6th gens too. I think the plastics are the difference. http://www.t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?RideID=1043&RideDescr=Honda/VFR800%20Interceptor%20VTEC/2002-2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jens74 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I´ve fitted the GSG sliders. No need to cut the fairing. Nice finish. Greetings Jens http://www.gsg-mototechnik.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdouble Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I did install my TREX frame sliders today. THey don't look sturdy they are really sturdy. Mounting was a piece a cake. Only challenge was to remove the fairing.. I actually didn't remove fully the fairing. I just unscrewed all screws and that's all. I did take a bit late. It was too dark to take reasonnable pics. Will do that tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdouble Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 received kit : sliders mounted : Ok, I know, poor pics and dirty bike... but could be worse taken into consideration the Paris weather ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted January 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks for the pics sdouble, how long did it take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdouble Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 It took me a little more than 1 hour. I didn't remove the fairing fully. I do think that it could be much faster if you are used to remove the fairing. I rode the bike today and I must say that those sliders are not as well designed as I expected. The spacers for the bracket are too long. Due to that, the boots hit the bracket when I change gear or when I brake... not as happy with that product as I expected... I may get used to that... I'll see and report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrypz Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 T Rex does not change how the fairing fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdouble Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 T Rex does not change how the fairing fits. My boot hit the T-REX bracket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdouble Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I suggest not to buy the T-REX frame sliders currently. I contacted T-REX and it seems that they are working on an upgrade. Curently, the design of the bracket and its spacer prevent from shifting up properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted January 7, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted January 7, 2016 I suggest not to buy the T-REX frame sliders currently. I contacted T-REX and it seems that they are working on an upgrade. Curently, the design of the bracket and its spacer prevent from shifting up properly Does that mean they will replace yours (and mine, due here tomorrow)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdouble Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I hope so. THis design issue is really a pitty because that product is really of rather good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Thumbs Posted January 9, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted January 9, 2016 I´ve fitted the GSG sliders. No need to cut the fairing. Nice finish. Greetings Jens http://www.gsg-mototechnik.de/ Have you got any other pics? The GSG site doesn't really explain how they fit together Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jens74 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 The base plate is bolted to the frame. There`s a adapter brace bolted to the base plate. This adapter fits into the vent of the side fairing an can be easily removed (f.e. to remove the fairing). The base plate remains bolted to the frame. The adapter is for energy absorption. Bolted to the adapter is a slider which can be easily removed and renewed in case of a minor damage. See pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herricane Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I don't know if the 8th Gen is different in different countries or not but in the USA, the TREX install and works beautifully with zero shift issues. My fiancé and I both have the Gen 8 VFR800 with the TREX sliders and have never experienced any shift issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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