Isn't there any product on the market that can easily be bought from the states, that fits without drilling or cutting, and has a reasonable price?
I really don't intend to drop my bike, but s#it happens !
Thanks
Using the search function and the search words 'Top Block' I came up with this lengthy gem from the Z man himself...
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=314.0
Welcome to the forum George. They don't look as snazzy as the TopBlock (i might actually break down and buy some this year), but I rock the GSG Frame Sliders, which you can order from Twisted Throttle in the states (GSG is a German company). Think I paid $280 for the set (if you don't count the new engine bolt screw I stripped and had to reorder from GSG direct in Germany :-). Anyway, no drilling or cutting...pull out the OEM front engine mount bolt, slide in the new GSG bolt, and plug your slider rods on either end. They have (to me anyway) an unobtrusive look. Only complaints I have heard about these so far is banging your shins on them when dropping your feet off the pegs. Mine hit them occasionally, but no issue as my shins are protected with T-3 Armor and 14" boots under that.
I have those too, and I'm used to them so I don't bang my shins on them anymore. FYI 2010 and newer bikes do require some cutting in to the rubber heat guards on both sides, but it's really no big deal at all.ah, ok...BTW, on the 2009, they even fit if you have Air Baker Lowers installed :-)...Bakers will be toast in a drop, but acceptable loss to me.
Can't say how well they work either. Haven't had an incident with them.
Anyone set a bike down on the GSG slider to see if it actually protects anything? Pic? Wondering if it's the same as the TopBlock?
Anyone set a bike down on the GSG slider to see if it actually protects anything? Pic? Wondering if it's the same as the TopBlock?
You really wouldn't have to lay the bike down to get a good idea of how well they'll work. Get you a 4x8 sheet of plywood and lay the long edge up against the tires and bring the ply up till it touches something on the bike.
I'd almost wonder if there is a bit of rocking, as if the frame slider peg acts as a pivot point during a tip over. I guess the engine is what is most protected. I'm going to write GSG and see if they would release some reports on their products. Hell, guess I could just call them. Sure they probably have some photos of how their gear held up in tip overs or crashes.
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