The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sliders
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sliders
ORIGINAL: kiggy74
Note that the two provided spindles aren't the same size. The smaller spindle and shorter bolt go on the left side of the bike.
Note that the two provided spindles aren't the same size. The smaller spindle and shorter bolt go on the left side of the bike.
Left side of the bike...as in when you're sitting on the bike the left side, right? Just making sure becasue I'm going to be installing my vortex frame sliders on my bike next week sometime.
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sliders
Hi. I just completed installing Vortex Sliders on my 05 600RR. I used the laser level which worked great. However I used a 1 13/16 hole saw and found that it just fits because of the curveature of the bodywork when in place. I hit the hole dead centre, the slider fits in but there is no gap around the slider. For 600RR installs you may wish to consider 1 7/8 hole saw. Great How To - thanks for the help.
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sliders
I did not get any recommendations with the vortex sliders. The original how to on page 1 for a 1000RR used 1 3/4 hole saw. I think because of the different curvature you need 1 7/8 on the 600RR. If Vortex is recommending this - right on. As before mine fit snug with 1 13/16. I was going to try 1 3/4 but decided to go larger - good thing. Again thanks to the original how to.
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sliders
My bad. I used 1-3/4 on my F4i and it came out spot on (I just checked). When you drill, Use duct tape around the area where the hole saw makes contact. Drill in a level fashion, parellel to the direction of travel of the mounting bolt. Curvature is irrelevant.
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RE: The Definitive Guide to Installing Vortex Frame Sliders
I just installed Vortex sliders on my 2000 F4. Instead of using a laser level, I kinda went old school. I installed the base of the frame slider and then coated it with chalk. I installed the fairing and pushed it against the frame slider base. This gives you a perfect imprint on the foam on the inside of the fairing. I drilled a pilot hole, tapped off the area to be drilled and went to town. I think it worked out ok.
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