Sliders - a technical question
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Sliders - a technical question
So I finally bit the bullet and got Vortex Sliders to replace my "no cut" sliders. I've read every "how-to"/tutorial on the web and either they guys who wrote them didn't actually do it or Vortex has changed their slider dimentions! This guide for example:
https://cbrforum.com/m_55748/tm.htm
recommends a 1 3/4 inch hole saw. I test drilled a 1 3/4 inch hole like all the tutorials said, and the slider WON'T fit through it! I found a 1 7/8 inch hole saw and the slider fits with quite a bit of space around it. I would guess that a 1 13/16 inch hole saw would be perfect, but I can't seem to find one anywhere! Maybe I should just use the 1 7/8 inch one and have a bit of room for error. I'd love to get some feedback from someone who hasactually done the cut on an F4i (mine's '05) and installed Vortex sliders regarding hole size.
Anyone?
https://cbrforum.com/m_55748/tm.htm
recommends a 1 3/4 inch hole saw. I test drilled a 1 3/4 inch hole like all the tutorials said, and the slider WON'T fit through it! I found a 1 7/8 inch hole saw and the slider fits with quite a bit of space around it. I would guess that a 1 13/16 inch hole saw would be perfect, but I can't seem to find one anywhere! Maybe I should just use the 1 7/8 inch one and have a bit of room for error. I'd love to get some feedback from someone who hasactually done the cut on an F4i (mine's '05) and installed Vortex sliders regarding hole size.
Anyone?
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RE: Sliders - a technical question
i just did mine this week and used a 1 3/4 inch hole saw and had no problems fitting them through on an '01 f4i....my only thought is you didn't cut the hole perpendicular to the fairing but more on an angle making it more oblong in shape which would lead to an incorrect fit.....but to anwer your question...yes, a 1 3/4 inch hole saw works just fine....they fit is so good actually, they look stock...
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RE: Sliders - a technical question
ORIGINAL: patman
when you drop a bike on sliders what part of the bike gets scratched? it seems like it would still **** the bottom of the fairing or handlebars, gas tank or something up, if thats the case they don't seem worth it.
when you drop a bike on sliders what part of the bike gets scratched? it seems like it would still **** the bottom of the fairing or handlebars, gas tank or something up, if thats the case they don't seem worth it.
And I used a 1 3/4 hole saw. Heres how mine look.
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RE: Sliders - a technical question
ORIGINAL: patman
when you drop a bike on sliders what part of the bike gets scratched? it seems like it would still **** the bottom of the fairing or handlebars, gas tank or something up, if thats the case they don't seem worth it.
when you drop a bike on sliders what part of the bike gets scratched? it seems like it would still **** the bottom of the fairing or handlebars, gas tank or something up, if thats the case they don't seem worth it.
Sliders are good for everyone from trackday guys to street gods......sliders always prevent more damage than what there would have been if none were used.