| Author | Message | ||
     Ferrisbuellersdayoff |
Anyone ever made any? I'm thinking about it, I see some at the dealership for $60, and they look similar to the dark horse ones in design and size. is that all thats needed? I mean they look so tiny. | ||
| Rah7777777 |
If i remember right, someone made some with skateboard wheels, but they ended up laying it down, and said they didnt work too well. But, I might be wrong, i just recall reading that a bit back. ??????????????????????????????????????????? | ||
| Interex2050 |
I have made axle sliders before... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/406 2/275528.html?1178491492 I made them when the Buell was in the shop so I made them for a GSX-R I was borrowing. I will make a model for the Buell in case anyone is interested... | ||
| Interex2050 |
If anyone is interested... Here is the drawing for the XB sliders: http://www.mediafire.com/?bxesvz1bwwj | ||
| Drfudd |
Interex2050, That drawing has mixed dimensions, Ugh!. but thats my rant about that. I actually looked into doing some axle sliders myself a few days ago and priced some things. After everything is said and done I would end up spending about 35- 40 bucks for supplies. Dark Horse Moto sells some Delrin sliders for 70 bucks (front and rear) and for me I'd just rather pay the 70 and be done with it. But then again I'm married, I can get away with 40 dollars way easier than 70.... | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
If you don't have access to a lathe, billet aluminum, or delrin, I highly recommend the Dark Horse Moto sliders:    | ||
| Glitch |
I'd just rather pay the 70 and be done with it. Ya can't beat 'em. Keith really has a quality product for the best price. | ||
| Tdiddy |
I made a set from skateboard wheels. They worked really well when I low sided at 50 mph. No hard contact to the fork or swing arm. They look getto. You can see them on my profile picture. | ||
| Interex2050 |
Drfudd, The thing is that my lathe has metric indexing (and I am more familiar with metric anyway) but my drill sizes are standard... If you would like I can just convert the entire thing into standard or metric Whatever will be more useful for the folks on badweb | ||
| Skully |
Thanks guys, we've worked really hard to bring you good products at great prices. Our sliders have unique features that make them fit your Buell XB. They are not "universal" fit. We now have three distinct slider lines with three distinct price ranges: Ecosliders - $34.95/axle Signature Series - $54.95 to $65.26/axle (these are available with spools for wheel stands) Composite Slider Series - $74.95 to $79.95/axle (these are also available with spools and feature replaceable Delrin buttons as Ft_bstrd pictured above. Bottom line - these sliders work:  (photo provided by a Dark Horse Moto customer who races in CCS and low-sided at 80 mph!) We use ANSYS structural analysis software plus customer feedback to constantly improve our products. Our hardware is 18-8 stainless steel and we have low-priced replacement parts available. Many of BadWeB's fine sponsors also carry our products. Keith DarkHorseMoto, L.L.C. http://www.darkhorsemoto.com | ||
| Coturi |
I tested my skateboard wheel sliders out about a month ago with a 45 mph highside. The bike flipped and slid for quite a while, and has broken levers and a dented header, that is all. The sliders worked extremely well, no damage to forks, or swingarm at all. So, regardless if you make them or buy them, use them. | ||
| Diablobrian |
I have spool sliders on the rear of my bike and an axle slider on the front. I made both sets from white delrin (on my white bike they look good, on most other colors I would have used black). I recommend the darkhorse sliders without reservation to those that don't have them. It is a quality product that will save you money in the long run. I still haven't gotten around to making my bar-end weight/sliders with replaceable delrin inserts yet, but I should have them done this winter. It's on my list along with a thumb operated rear brake, a new quiet insert for my Jardine, etc.. etc.. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Bottom line - these sliders work: Maybe if you'd learn to ride, your bike wouldn't get all scuffed up and stuff. Just sayin'.  | ||
| Prof_stack |
Maybe if you'd learn to ride, your bike wouldn't get all scuffed up and stuff. - Ft_bstrd I know you meant it in jest, but this:  happened in my accident. | ||
| Glitch |
So, regardless if you make them or buy them, use them. I'd say, regardless if you make them or buy them, install them! I'm just sayin'  | ||
| Prof_stack |
I'd say, regardless if you make them or buy them, install them! - Glitch I'll sure try my best to not use them.  | ||
| Ferrisbuellersdayoff |
What if I cut my BMX pegs in half and used some all-thread. (I'm only gonna have $20 spending money a month for the next few months.) | ||
| Spatten1 |
A few of us have used solid stainless cabinet knobs from Home Depot, holding them through the axels with all-thread. You'll need a drill and tap, but no real special tools. I wish I could credit the first genius to do it, but don't remember who it was. Costs about $15 bucks, all in. | ||
| Xb9ser |
I have Dark Horse Moto sliders and put on frame pucks at the same time.Showed them to a HD rider at work and he ask If I was planning crashing?I told him that was the buellers version of chrome! | ||
| Skully |
We never plan to crash. See Prof_Stack above. I had over 100,000 miles on two wheels the first time I crashed. It is amazing the effect that oil can have on the coefficient of friction  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I have Dark Horse Moto sliders and put on frame pucks at the same time.Showed them to a HD rider at work and he ask If I was planning crashing? Typical cruiser mindset. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
It is amazing the effect that oil can have on the coefficient of friction  | ||
| Skully |
Jeremy - Did I ever tell you that you are a nut?  | ||
| Glitch |
He's the loose one between the handlebar and the seat! | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
So. Not. Right. | ||
| Ratyson |
Showed them to a HD rider at work and he ask If I was planning crashing? I had the same question asked of me one day by a HD rider. My answer was:"Yes, and you don't??" His reply:"You only crash if you want to"  <-- Me, afterwards (Message edited by ratyson on September 18, 2007) | ||
| Akbuell |
Front and rear axle sliders are the first mod I plan for my TT when it comes in. And no, I don't plan on crashing. I figure it is like insurance; if I don't have it, that's when I'll need it. The HD rider at work is probably the same kind of rider who doesn't get the ATGATT thing. 'Course, a lot of them think riding is going from one bar to another, and they don't drink coffee when they get there. IMHO. | ||
| Spatten1 |
had the same question asked of me one day by a HD rider. My answer was:"Yes, and you don't??" His reply:"You only crash if you want to" That is why he does not need a helmet. He does not plan to crash. Most people in Denver have the same approach. | ||
| Aldaytona |
I was getting on my XB12R last Sunday at a local "biker type establishment" when a large bellied individual with a bunch of like dressed folks walks up and asks "Why you ridin' that thing instead of a Harley?" My response was "Some folks drive Buicks, some others drive Corvettes, and to quote Dirty Harry, a mans gotta know his limitations, looks like YOU do." And I rode off with a smile that would have made Bob, the Enzite guy jealous. | ||
| Ferrisbuellersdayoff |
My dads a member of an MC thats strictly American & Brit and thats all. One of the members is an instructor at the Daytona Wyotech facility(Formerly AMI of Daytona). And I had said I was planning on getting a Buell and before I purchased it I wanted him to be the one to check everything out before I paid. he said it would be apleasure and that I'd love riding a Buell(he was right). Well another member had overheard the conversation and said "hey boy if you want a real bike i got one thats up your alley. Its a (`70 something) Ironhead Rigid! it'll eat that thing alive, besides it's made in the good ol' USA" To which the original person i was speaking to cut me off(probably a good thing too) and said "Buell is American made and that Ironhead is a boat anchor in comparison, they come with almost 100hp out of the box with no changes to the engine, while your Ironhead as it sit right now has maybe 65. And if this kid gets you in a corner, you might catch up when he's parked back here drinking your beer." I couldn't stop smiling either, Al. | ||
| Skully |
Priceless. | ||
| Diablobrian |
Yeah, when I had my bike inspected for it's state sticker the guy that walked ups first question was "isn't that basically an 883?" After I finished explaining that my bike put down 100rwhp and 86 ftlbs on the dyno he introduced it to another guy in the shop (that he called over) as a "Hot rod Harley!" his opinion and attitude did a 180 as we talked. I also hear a lot of crap from people about what I wear when I ride being an ATGATT believer. my standard response when I don't have time to educate them properly is "Don't dress for the season, dress for the FALL" No one ever "plans" to be in an accident unless they are working on a movie set. It is your responsibility as a rider to prepare for the inevitable. Everyone falls. Not everyone survives. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I explained that the engine in my Buell shares parts with the Sportster engine. Mostly bolts and fasteners. You can't spend enough money on protective gear. I don't really care if numbnutz is cruising down the street in a puddin' bowl and flip flops other than his demise will become one more of those "My cousin's brother's uncle's sister-in-laws husband was killed on a motorcycle. It's really dangerous." |
