Is it strange that the name Tatiana gives me wood?
For all any of us know, she might be my age. The human imagination can travel in any direction.
Regarding the topic of this thread. I am fortunate to own machine tools and can create such items as these sliders with the benefit of being able to size them according to my own satisfaction. I also have powder coat equipment and can either powder coat them or polish them. Compared to the price of Top Block's creations and the shipping fees from France, a T6 aluminum rod is almost free, as is my labor.
I must admit though, I am subject to the high cost of Top Block's creations as the FedEx delivery man just rang my doorbell and handed me a package from Top Block. It contains their rather pricey side sliders as seen on ZG's always picture perfect '09 C14. I too have a black '09 but it looks a bit different than his as mine is decorated with a large assortment of splattered bugs and the debris accumulated by riding it in the rain. I wonder how long it takes Jay to remove the remains of any insect that has the temerity to commit suicide somewhere on the front of his immaculate bike.