Do you really need to install Sliders or fairing protectors?

[OregonLAN]

Sure there is.  For one, someone ELSE might knock over your bike.  And just because you didn't do it yet doesn't mean it won't happen.

Plus- insurance- OK, now you pay the detectable, risk having your rates go up, have to fill out lots of forms, be without the bike for X number of days or weeks, go back when things aren't done right, put up with potential long term issues.  Avoiding an accident is far better.

That said, I still have no tip-over protection

The way I see it, for what little protection sliders offer in a "real" crash, I would rather save my money or buy something else. Besides, I have a good relationship with my insurance company, so I have a low deductible, accessory coverage and major accident forgiveness. If the bike ever gets in a wreck or knocked over, I will deal with it then...

[rcannon409]

Many of these products are called "frame" sliders as opposed to plastic protectors.  I believe the thought is keeping the frame off the road, in a crash, vs protecting the plastic bits.  With that in mind, it might be worthwhile.  300-700 spent on protecting the vital bits may mean the difference between a repairable bike and a total loss.   With that in mind, are they a good deal?  I did bunny up for a set on my bike, but have had second thoughts after adding them.  I would much rather have a pcv or a remap.....or  a new gun.

[booger]

Only if you fall over

[ninjawarrior1400]

MURPHY'S LAW IS ALWAYS ALIVE AND WELL!!

NINJA

[DaveO]

I take my chances without the sliders .
I think they might help in some situations and do more harm than good in others.
You realize in a tipover or lowside that sliders will transfer the impact directly to the frame.  I dont know if thats better or worse than letting the plastic cushion the blow.
Besides, they are ugly, expensive and add more weight to an already too heavy bike.

[ZG]

I take my chances without the sliders .
I think they might help in some situations and do more harm than good in others.
You realize in a tipover or lowside that sliders will transfer the impact directly to the frame.  I dont know if thats better or worse than letting the plastic cushion the blow.
Besides, they are ugly, expensive and add more weight to an already too heavy bike.

Not all of them, I think the TB ones are actually sexy... 

[Conrad]

Not all of them, I think the TB ones are actually sexy... 

I don't know about being sexy, they don't suck is about as far as I'll go. The TB sliders are the best looking hands down.

[VirginiaJim]

I think the GSGs are dangerous, actually.  On my last trip to Dayton, I pulled up to a stop light and went for the rear brake and couldn't move my foot off the right foot peg.  My jeans had the seam loose from pants leg.  I couldn't put my foot down and I couldn't use the rear brake.  Panic ensued so I gave it a real good kick and ran my shin into the GSGs.  I nearly fainted from the pain and had a bruise for nearly a month.  Therefore and ergo they are dangerous in my opinion.  Better to replace the plastic bits than go through that pain again.  Either that or get a shorter pant leg....high waters here I come.

[DaveO]

you could just strap pillows to the sides of your bikes.

[PH14]

I think the GSGs are dangerous, actually.  On my last trip to Dayton, I pulled up to a stop light and went for the rear brake and couldn't move my foot off the right foot peg.  My jeans had the seam loose from pants leg.  I couldn't put my foot down and I couldn't use the rear brake.  Panic ensued so I gave it a real good kick and ran my shin into the GSGs.  I nearly fainted from the pain and had a bruise for nearly a month.  Therefore and ergo they are dangerous in my opinion.  Better to replace the plastic bits than go through that pain again.  Either that or get a shorter pant leg....high waters here I come.

By your logic I would say jeans are dangerous, not the GSGs. The initial problem was the fact your jeans got caught on something and that had nothing to do with the GSGs.

[rcannon409]

I have brushed my leg against the gsg guards.  Its not hard to imagine what happened to VirginiaJim, though. I will start riding in my speedo to prevent the pantleg catching.

[ZG]

I have brushed my leg against the gsg guards.  Its not hard to imagine what happened to VirginiaJim, though. I will start riding in my speedo to prevent the pantleg catching.

  

[rcannon409]

You caught me!

[VirginiaJim]

By your logic I would say jeans are dangerous, not the GSGs. The initial problem was the fact your jeans got caught on something and that had nothing to do with the GSGs.

Ah, and you would be wrong in assuming I'm using logic.  My wife swears that I don't and she's always right.

[ZG]

Ah, and you would be wrong in assuming I'm using logic.  My wife swears that I don't and she's always right.

 

[maxtog]

I think the GSGs are dangerous, actually.  On my last trip to Dayton, I pulled up to a stop light and went for the rear brake and couldn't move my foot off the right foot peg.  My jeans had the seam loose from pants leg.  I couldn't put my foot down and I couldn't use the rear brake.  Panic ensued so I gave it a real good kick and ran my shin into the GSGs.  I nearly fainted from the pain and had a bruise for nearly a month.  Therefore and ergo they are dangerous in my opinion.  Better to replace the plastic bits than go through that pain again.  Either that or get a shorter pant leg....high waters here I come.

There is, in fact, a brake on your right handlebar...

[PH14]

Ah, and you would be wrong in assuming I'm using logic.  My wife swears that I don't and she's always right.

 

[VirginiaJim]

There is, in fact, a brake on your right handlebar...

Really, Wow!  If only I had been told that 15 years ago.... 

[Conrad]

There is, in fact, a brake on your right handlebar...

Really, Wow!  If only I had been told that 15 years ago.... 

You don't wanna be using that brake on the handlebar Jim, you'll go flying over the bars donchaknow?

[RedBombardier]

By your logic I would say jeans are dangerous, not the GSGs. The initial problem was the fact your jeans got caught on something and that had nothing to do with the GSGs.

Well, if you crash, (which I have) you will find that jeans are worthless anyway.  You might as well be naked.  Not kidding.