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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.

I bought her new in July 1998. A brand new 1997 4th Gen VFR, the last of the carburated V4s. I loved her then, and despite a low side on 9/30/14 that has done cosmetic damage to the right side, I love her still. I low-sided turn 7a at Sonoma Raceway all by myself. It was probably the most graceful lowside ever not caught on film. Here's a link showing my leathers and Pretty Red. http://imgur.com/a/FLrtm(I'm currently repairing the leathers myself as it is all cosmetic damage.) So now, my plan is to either repair Pretty Red to as close to original as I can or turn her into a track bike. I'm leaning toward the former as I don't get out to the track very often. I would appreciate any and all input regarding ideas to simply repair, customize in some cool way, part sources, etc. thanks in advance Bill