2004 R6 Frame Slider recommendations for track/race

[smarblewnec]

Hey everyone,

I'm a beginner track rider and I just purchased a 2004 R6 that is set up for racing. The only thing it didn't come with is frame sliders. I am looking for some recommendations on track day / race frame sliders for the bike preferably from people that have experience with various brands and how well they protect the bike during a crash at the track. Any advice on any other bike protection such as swing arm and bar end sliders is appreciated as well.

Thanks

[senecak19]

Come on... there's got to be information on this forum that discusses this already. This is an easy one. Most EVERYONE runs WOODCRAFT frame sliders simply because their 100% functional as in... they do what their supposed to. Miles sells them from Street and Comp if he's at your event.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Not to mention they support our local club/sport/racing. Don't get me wrong, if they were not functional I wouldn't use their stuff, but it's awesome, local, and supports the local scene. In my opinion there isn't another option!

I ride an EX so frame sliders are not an issue, but my woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets kick ass.

[senecak19]

Oh and the list goes on...
- bodywork
- casecovers
- chain guards...

I'm pretty sure all of us on Team MOTOADDICTION have one of everything :-)

[butcher bergs]

Woodcraft from Duncan Moto if you wanna save a few $$.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

^ true story. DM FTMFW

[smarblewnec]

Ok, sounds like woodcraft it is. I wasn't sure because they look a little short and as a beginner I am not too worried about lean angle clearance. I do understand that if they are too long they can damage the frame easier if they catch something while sliding. I just want to protect as much of the bike when the inevitable happens. Thanks again.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

WC are not short to cover lean angle. They are shorter to protect the engine/frame - a longer one can bend the moto/frame, which is very expensive.

As I understand it, WC sliders are not to protect you in a parking lot tip-over, they are to protect you in an at-speed crash, and they do that well. A big slider will wreck your frame/engine, a WC slider will protect that stuff.

Anyone in the know feel free to correct me, but this is my interpretation...

[senecak19]

Phew... thank god someone else mentioned another company. Give your business to DUNCAN MOTO and not the aforementioned.