| Author |
Message |
    
Nillaice
| | Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 11:08 pm: | 
|
i asked some one nicely about the progress of those case covers.
they have been delayed due to life getting in the way. ... |
Skully
| | Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 11:17 pm: |
|
Nilla - Please see http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/538926.html?1266207125
Thanks,
Keith |
Nillaice
| | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 - 12:17 am: |
|
sorry. i wasn't trying to call anyone out, just keep this thread out of the archives so it doesn't get forgotten about just yet. |
Tbenson
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 03:36 pm: |
|
I hope mine is protected, if I go down.
I might add some of those case sliders too.
You never know!
A few scratches here and there possibly, but breakage should be minimal to none, I hope.
There is only one way to truly test, and I am not interested in intentionally offering my bike as a test dummy! LOL!!!
(Message edited by tbenson on February 21, 2010) |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 04:04 pm: |
|
Tbenson- Do you have a high res close up of that frame slider?
looks good IMO. |
Justa4banger
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 04:36 pm: |
|
CLose up pics please... those look good for sure...
unfortunately they won;t work with the fairings, well not without drilling a hole or a notch on the fairing... it wold be worth the effort if that protect the bike some more.. |
D_adams
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 06:24 pm: |
|
I think thats the set that was questioned a week or so ago about structural damage in the event of a wreck. It's on the motor/frame mount. How much impact can that area handle before catastrophic failure occurs? I'll be getting the XB frame pucks myself.
I'm curious, do you hit your knees on those or is it even close? |
Tbenson
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 06:59 pm: |
|
Dadams,
As you know, many get flamed for such accusations.
I do not know how much of an impact that area can endure in the event of a crash, but I do not think the accusers of this being a failure have the answer to this question either?
The knee clearance was tested for a 34" inseam with room to spare.
I will probably be adding the pucks just for additional protection too.
The pucks by themselves, that I have seen tested, have not had good results in not denting the frame underneath the puck.
Some limited testing was done, I was happy with the results.
The true test would be to actually crash them on each side of the bike, this was not an option. |
Tbenson
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 07:11 pm: |
|
|
Dannybuell
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 09:28 pm: |
|
where did those sliders come from?
dannybuell |
Tbenson
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 09:47 pm: |
|
From a local designer and fabricator in Ohio. |
Tbenson
| | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010 - 10:00 pm: |
|
|
Tbenson
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 10:04 am: |
|
I see the frame sliders are available now. |
Socalmoe
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 11:14 am: |
|
Tbenson, where did the engine sliders come from? |
Justa4banger
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 11:24 am: |
|
check ebay... |
Tbenson
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 11:31 am: |
|
Socalmoe,
PM sent. |
Syntax
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 11:19 am: |
|
the only issue i see with these sliders is that they are attached to the frame/tank and in the result of a fall im wondering if it will crack the tank causing a bigger problem? has any one been down with these installed |
Tbenson
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:02 pm: |
|
has any one been down with these installed?
No, the only set, as of now, is shown on my bike above, and my bike has not been laid down or dropped. |
Tbenson
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:36 pm: |
|
A statement from the Designer.
QUOTE:
We know the pods hang very far off the bike as is.
There is no way to protect the pods on these bikes only protect whats inside of the pods. These were designed to work in conjunction with the pods in the event of a crash with my designed axle sliders and any aftermarket case savers if you have them.The endcaps on the frame savers are delrin material and if a serious side load occurs they will shear .And in that event the saver aluminum piece is designed to be shorter without the cap and recessed in far enough not to catch but grind with the pod for added support.So the pod and saver base will grind together equallizing the load.Pods are very inexpensive.The internals such as the coolant tanks,ecm , bracket, and fans on the other hand can add up .The delrin/6061 aluminum combo is a very tough piece.
This design is for individuals that want to have extra protection in a fall over or a small slideout.These will break your frame if you wrap it around a telephone pole .If your headed for a telephone pole good luck with that bike anyways.But like I've stated in the event of a crash or a hangup the delrin cap will break under severe load and is recessed in far enough to be flush with the pods when the pods are flexed in.Alot has been taken in consideration how far they hang out.The delrin cap is flush with the pods.
As long as the torque spec is properly tightened it will not twist and only add support in a crash aiding a slideout with no issues.I hope this statement gives you an idea of the design and purpose of these sliders.
Not every crash is identical.
END QUOTE |
Syntax
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 01:23 pm: |
|
Thank You that is what i needed to know. i am looking for some added protection on the track and i think these will do the trick so when do you think they will go in to production and how much will they cost? |
Tbenson
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 01:42 pm: |
|
Syntax,
Sorry, I cannot answer your questions, I do not make these.
PM sent with contact information, so you can ask him directly.
(Message edited by tbenson on February 25, 2010) |
Bobbuell1961
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 08:06 pm: |
|
My take on some sliders
|
Whistler
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 08:20 pm: |
|
Bobbuell, IMO best I've seen. Would like to have some exactly like those. |
Bobbuell1961
| | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 08:21 pm: |
|
Any one have any pics of slide damage on a 1125 swingarm? I think mine will be fine in comparison to a XB swingarm, but a have not seen a damaged 1125's, I'm not sure i made them long enough.
Next up one for the clutch side and a color pick for the engine pucks
|
D_adams
| | Posted on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 12:46 am: |
|
Not that I wish this on anyone, I hate seeing a bike get rashed up, regardless of who's it is. This was on a XBRR, not an 1125, but it was a frame slider. I realize that the lift spools I have on mine aren't the best solution, but they're what I came up with at the time. They work and I don't plan on crashing, just like everyone else. However, axle sliders will most likely protect the swingarm. The frame, with a peg sticking out to protect it, may not work when you take lateral or shear forces into account. Falling over in the driveway is one thing, sliding along at 60 mph on it's side is another.
Source of the pic. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=32777&post=1017413#POST1017413
This is NOT intended to be a slight to anyone or their work. I had thought of doing something similar myself about a year ago, but never followed through on it.}
(Message edited by d_adams on March 01, 2010) |
|
