[Ducati] Re: Ducati Digest, Vol 22, Issue 7

[Scully]

Message: 2
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 08:41:34 +0200
From: "Tom" <st2_ at ticino.com>
Subject: Re: [Ducati] Frame slider feedback
To: "Ducati Owners Group" <ducati at ducati.net>
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> Hello. I had some Cycle Cat through bodywork frame sliders that didn't
> overhwelm me when the bike took a tumble (I had to replace bodywork and a
> frame
> slider). It looks like the following are in the biz:
> -speedymoto
> -axljak
> -motovation
> -woodcraft
> -cycle cat
> The  axljak and woodcraft design seems stronger but needs some space on
> the
> frame to work. Anybody have positive results with any of these?  Thank
> you.

Tom,

I don't think frame sliders are necessarily meant to save the bodywork. 
They're more valuable for preventing wear through on your crank & clutch 
covers, frame and other structural bits.  Also, sliders should be built to 
self destruct at certain stress levels so that the mounts don't bend the 
frame.  As a side benefit they do tend to reduce the damage to bodywork, but 
I wouldn't judge effectiveness on that basis solely.  At the track, one 
racer did suggest that I cut the Cycle Cat sliders down though so as to 
reduce the likelihood that the slider will catch and flip the bike.  Judging 
by his leathers, I think he knew what he was talking about ;-)  Sorry to 
hear about your get off, but it sounds like you're back in the saddle which 
is always great to see.

All the best,

Scully