How to Install No-Cut Shogun Frame Sliders

MarinaFazer · Aug 15, 2008

So I didn't see a thread for this, and I'm sure there are some people who want to know what they're going to have to do when they get frame sliders. Mine were no-cut Shogun Sliders...$40 at the Yamaha dealer.

Well, I was told it was easy, and yup, it is.

Step 1: Prepare with a beer and Potato chips
Step 2: Get a socket wrench or torque wrench with 8mm allen hex end thingy
Step 3: Drink Beer
Step 4: Undo engine bolts (pic to come tonight after work since I forgot my camera)
Step 5: Both bolts in the slider box are the same length. Put the LONGER slider on the LEFT side of the bike and tighten down. Tighten tight or with torque wrench, tighten to 40lbs
Step 6: Drink Beer
Step 7: Keep old engine bolts, label them, and keep for a rainy day.
Step 8: Drink Beer and behold your awesomeness.

FZ1inNH · Aug 15, 2008

I've got no problem with steps 1, 3, 6 & 8. :rof: Thanks!! Awesome!

AJ_rider · Aug 15, 2008

I pretty much do step 8 all the time regardless if I'm working on my FZ...

:iconbeer:

Botch · Aug 15, 2008

I have the Shoguns on my bike too.

I deviated just a bit from your instructions, though. In Step 1, I used a piece of beef jerky instead of potato chips.

MarinaFazer · Aug 15, 2008

Botch said:
I have the Shoguns on my bike too.

I deviated just a bit from your instructions, though. In Step 1, I used a piece of beef jerky instead of potato chips.

This deviation could cause your sliders to malfunction during "testing"

just kiddin':thumbup:

darkmancivic · Aug 17, 2008

Same sliders here as well. But instead of chips, I substituted with another beer!!:thumbup:

MarinaFazer · Aug 20, 2008

OK, so what do you guys think?

The slider on the left side of the bike sticks out a lot more than the right side. I just wonder if I did a lowside to the ride side of the bike if this slider will really protect the bike?

Does anyone have any "REAL" testing of these frame sliders on the right side? Please post up the results? I'm noticing a lot of people have gone down recently (hence why I got mine) but a lot of people have Motovation sliders...

the dealer told me people have come in with the Shoguns and it saved their bike a lot of cosmetics...so I trust them since I got my bike there, they know me, and so far haven't lied to me and are genuinely helpful. Anyways, what do you all think?

Botch · Aug 20, 2008

MarinaFazer said:
Does anyone have any "REAL" testing of these frame sliders on the right side? Please post up the results? I'm noticing a lot of people have gone down recently (hence why I got mine) but a lot of people have Motovation sliders...

Well, since I had my first drop yesterday, and I have the Shoguns installed, guess I'm qualified to answer.

Of course I can't say what the damage would've been without the slider, but all I had was a minor scratch on the right mirror, chip out of the front fairing point, and light scratch on the rear plastic thingamablob under the rear seat. I was going extremely slowly when it happened. Handlebar end did not touch.
For 100% protection, you'd need three frame sliders on each side, as a tipped-over bike will continue to fall until three points touch the ground. One frame slider per side won't provide 100% protection, but it will sure minimize any damage.
I'm now a believer! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

reiobard · Aug 20, 2008

thanks for the "how to" I usually repeat the mentioned steps a lot more than what is listed,

OZXJR · Aug 22, 2008

The above steps also seem to work well with other brands of sliders as well,hmmmm,they seem to be universal :thumbup:

GrownAWoman · Oct 6, 2008

MarinaFazer said:
So I didn't see a thread for this, and I'm sure there are some people who want to know what they're going to have to do when they get frame sliders. Mine were no-cut Shogun Sliders...$40 at the Yamaha dealer.

Well, I was told it was easy, and yup, it is.

Step 1: Prepare with a beer and Potato chips
Step 2: Get a socket wrench or torque wrench with 8mm allen hex end thingy
Step 3: Drink Beer
Step 4: Undo engine bolts (pic to come tonight after work since I forgot my camera)
Step 5: Both bolts in the slider box are the same length. Put the LONGER slider on the LEFT side of the bike and tighten down. Tighten tight or with torque wrench, tighten to 40lbs
Step 6: Drink Beer
Step 7: Keep old engine bolts, label them, and keep for a rainy day.
Step 8: Drink Beer and behold your awesomeness.

I just installed lower fairings...I had to remove the frame sliders so the fairings would fit...how to I replace frame sliders if there are no holes for them in the lower fairings? do I need to cut holes in my new fairings to reinstall new, longer frame sliders? is there some other place on the bike where the frame sliders can be installed?

:don'tknow:

MarinaFazer · Oct 6, 2008

Good looking bike! As for the sliders, are you sure they don't fit through a hole in the fairing or something? Seems a shame they'd sell them without taking sliders into consideration. Perhaps someone on the board knows, but otherwise, bust out your dremmel tool!

Aggietaco · Oct 6, 2008

I don't think any of the fairing kits come pre-drilled for frame sliders. If the fairings hug the bike close enough, you might be able to drill a hole small enough for just the bolt, otherwise, you'll need to break out a hole saw.

Taiwanese · Nov 4, 2008

Please be specific on what brand for step #1, 3, 6, 8.

Thanks.

MarinaFazer · Nov 4, 2008

dang, i thought i had posted pics and i remember deleting them to make room for halloween photos....anyways, at the time it was Bud Light...currently it would be Heineken...depends what's in the stash!

YoungC33 · Jan 4, 2009

Ok i just got done putting these on and wow that was easy, they look pretty sharp as well. Have yet tipped my bike over to see what else I need to reinforce too cold. Hopefully soon. Thanks for all the great input.

ant_mb · Jan 4, 2009

YoungC33 said:
Ok i just got done putting these on and wow that was easy, they look pretty sharp as well. Have yet tipped my bike over to see what else I need to reinforce too cold. Hopefully soon. Thanks for all the great input.

Yea sliders have to be the easiest mod. Take a bolt out, and put a new one in.

xgrafcorex · Jun 25, 2009

I have a pair of Shogun sliders I'm about to install..was just wondering if the bolts that come with them are steel? I've read in a few threads that if they are, then you can't torque them down to 40lb/ft because the frame is aluminum. Seems some people have stripped the frame of some threading.

xgrafcorex · Jun 27, 2009

Did the install last night. Was really easy and didn't take any more than a few minutes. I skipped the steps involving beer though...went riding for a while after putting them on. Once I got home for the night was a different story!

Here's a couple pics.

Right side.

Left side.

dean2287 · Jun 27, 2009

Ya, ya...you just copied the manufacturer's directions from the package...:rof:

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