FTR1200 Offset Frame Sliders Crash / Drop Protectors
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MMC
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It's highly unlikely any of the sliders offered will bend the frame due to the way they are mounted. The PUIG units that stick straight out like dildos, further than all others, have a tendencey to snap the hardware upon the lightest impact. The offest allows the bumper to contact at a lower point and hopefully save the goods better and quicker. They also allow the units to be less obtrusive, out of the way and stick out less
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MMC
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oh man....i'll come to your rescue lolCan confirm on the dildos, I have them. They are absolutely hideous.
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I can't wait for my new set
MMC
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on another note...i love that frame color!Can confirm on the dildos, I have them. They are absolutely hideous.
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Sliders as a concept are controversial. For some, they are the best invention since sliced bread. To others, they are a frame-wrecking contraption.
I suppose the general wisdom is that they are good for minor incidents, but may be counterproductive in a high-speed crash.
If you are just manipulating the bike in place, lose balance and drop it at zero speed, they are a godsend. Or if you drop the bike during an emergency braking for a pedestrian while going around a city street corner at low speed (happened to me). Or if the bike is parked longitudinally on a slope in a way that it stands almost upright (the side stand is 'uphill') and it falls over to the other side as you try to mount it (happened to me, too) (yes, I'm stupid).
A high-speed crash is another story. Then all bets are off and the slider might even cause more damage to the frame.
That said, I have never before taken a bike out of a dealership without having sliders on it. Always used to order sliders with a new bike. The FTR is an exception, because I didn't find any... until now. I really like these that MMC offers.
I suppose the general wisdom is that they are good for minor incidents, but may be counterproductive in a high-speed crash.
If you are just manipulating the bike in place, lose balance and drop it at zero speed, they are a godsend. Or if you drop the bike during an emergency braking for a pedestrian while going around a city street corner at low speed (happened to me). Or if the bike is parked longitudinally on a slope in a way that it stands almost upright (the side stand is 'uphill') and it falls over to the other side as you try to mount it (happened to me, too) (yes, I'm stupid).
A high-speed crash is another story. Then all bets are off and the slider might even cause more damage to the frame.
That said, I have never before taken a bike out of a dealership without having sliders on it. Always used to order sliders with a new bike. The FTR is an exception, because I didn't find any... until now. I really like these that MMC offers.
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Drop the bike once and they will more than pay for themselves.
MMC
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You sir are 💯 right on the money with your statement and information. Would be happy to set you up. Just lmk. Cheers!
Charliemurphay
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I slid my FTR 2 summers ago at 70mph (check link in signature for pics). Had the RSD sliders installed at the time and it got ground down to a nubbin but saved most of my bike from additional damage, including the frame. Have the Puig monstrosities now because at the time the RSD ones could already not be found anymore so had to find a different solution. I will be swapping the beastly Puigs out for @MMC much nicer offset sliders tomorrow.
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Just make sure you don't drop it on the right side.
MMC
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get this and you'll never worry
Loks loud.
Call me weird, but... I don't like making noise. Quite happy that the stock Akrapovič is so relatively quiet. Wouldn't mind if it was even quieter.
I often ride in natural parks and other sensitive mountain areas. Animals live there. People go there to relax.
There is a growing movement in Europe to ban noisy motorcycles from riding in sensitive scenic areas:
Noise ban for top-selling motorcycles approved on Austrian route
Several top-selling motorcycles will not be able to cover a popular route through Austria's Tyrol region after it enforces a noise ban
Also, signs like these start popping up at mountain passes:
Either you ride slowly and quietly, or we shall have no choice but to forbid entry to motorcycles.
I know this is probably an unpopular opinion in a Forum such as this, but... 🤷🏼♂️
With these sliders the exhaust won’t be damaged ether.
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irsh
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It's too bad quiet exhaust has to be so damn ugly.Loks loud.
Call me weird, but... I don't like making noise. Quite happy that the stock Akrapovič is so relatively quiet. Wouldn't mind if it was even quieter.
I often ride in natural parks and other sensitive mountain areas. Animals live there. People go there to relax.
There is a growing movement in Europe to ban noisy motorcycles from riding in sensitive scenic areas:
Noise ban for top-selling motorcycles approved on Austrian route
Several top-selling motorcycles will not be able to cover a popular route through Austria's Tyrol region after it enforces a noise banwww.visordown.com
Also, signs like these start popping up at mountain passes:
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Either you ride slowly and quietly, or we shall have no choice but to forbid entry to motorcycles.
I know this is probably an unpopular opinion in a Forum such as this, but... 🤷🏼♂️
Charliemurphay
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*Wife comes out to garage* "Why is my bike on its side??"
Ugly Puigs gone, MMC's installed. Much better....
*Wife comes out to garage* "Why is my bike on its side??"
Now do yours! We must see!
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irsh
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I was thinking OEM and you're right, the Akra's look nice. Too bad Indian cheaped out after '22 and gave us the giant stainless cans. I bet they (Akra's) sound much better without the resonator.Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I like the Akras
Exactly! In 2022 even the Sport used to come with Akras.
As I've mentioned elsewhere, I believe this is something that economists call 'shrinkflation': A lesser product for the same money (or a phycically reduced product, like a smaller chocolate bar, or smaller amount of toothpaste for the same price). It's basically a hidden form of price inflation.