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Hi - I'm new to the forum and the VRF. I just sold my 2017 GSX-S1000 for a new 2014 VFR800 standard model, white. Could not find a deluxe. OTD price was $6499. It was a big transition, but I think the VFR will be more 'comfortable' for a 70 year old. At any rate, I want to install the T-Rex frame sliders and was wondering if anyone could tell me the torque specifications for the bolts. The limited instructions provided by T-Rex only gave general torque specs for M10 bolts and recommended consulting the service manual. The new design has only two bolts so there is no need to touch the fairing. BTW I need to complement T-Rex on their customer service. They originally sent me the black sliders although I had requested the white lettering. One phone call and the correct sliders were in the mail with a return label for the black ones within 1 hour of my call! Amazing.

I have an 03 VFR that I bought used a few months back, and it came with these frame sliders. Can anyone identify them? I haven't been able to find what kind they are. They stick out a bit too far back when wearing my dainese boots to be able to comfortably change gears.

I recently installed the T-Rex frame slider kit on my VFR. As far as I know T-Rex is the only company making frame sliders for the 8th gen. Overall I'm very happy with the kit, and the installation couldn't have been easier. T-Rex says the upper fairings don't need to be fully removed, but I found it easier to pull the full fairing rather than risk damaging them during the install. If there's one negative it's that the pucks need to be removed to pull the lower fairings, so oil changes will require an extra step. The full kit was $290 shipped which is a bit much for frame sliders, but then again these are of the highest quality and far cheaper than a new set of fairings. Edit: Here is the link to the kit: http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=559 The primary sliders are beefy (2lbs each) and mount with three bolts. Also, the pucks are easily replaceable in the event of a slow speed crash. When installing put the fairings back on before installing the pucks. The rear slider easily attaches to the sprocket, just be sure to put the factory washers on the outside of the slider. The front axle sliders are super easy to install. No need to remove the wheel, just remove the front axle bolt and bolt the slider into place.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331268187728?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Not a bad price and no cutting is required. Does anyone have any experience with these?